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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07
HERMITAGE, Sept. Is, 1856.
NASHVILLE, Sep, II, 1856.

Dear Sir: In your note yesterday you
| desire me to state my recollection Of GER
| tain remarks that occurred in conversation
in my presence at the Hermitage in 1874,
| between General jackson and others. in
| regard to the probable action of tie Balti-
| more Convention, &c.
In 1874, when the delegates were on their
way to the Baltimore Convention from AL
ALBANIA and Tennessee, Gen. jackson wrote
a note to Gen. Armstrong, the postmaster
at Nashville saying "that he (Gen. Jack
sony wished to see and have a conversation
with some of his friends on the subject of a
proper candidate to be presented by the
convention, and TO come early next morn
ing to the Hermitage" Gen. Armstrong
and myself drove up very carly; nor do
recollect whether any other person indicat
ed in the note got there in time. A long
private conversation was heldby 6 en-. Jack
son with those he had invited, at which
Gen. Armstrong and myself were present
| well recollect.
The General had been q warm friend Of
Mr.. Van Buren,; nor did know that he
had changed his mind till that morning.
He then concurred with his friends present
that it was not possible for the democratic
party to elect Mr.. Van Buren, in the face
of his letter cOndemning the acquisition of
Texas.
Mr.. Van Buren, being out of the question,
the next matter of discussion was, who of
our prominent friends was qualified to fill
the high office of President, and carried
with him the elements of success in con-
test with the eminent leader on the other
side, Mr.. Clay, who it was not doubted
would be the whig candidate. We discuss
ed the fitness of our friends, and gave our
opinion with entire freedom. When we got
through, Gen. jackson said he did not
doubt that Mr.. Buchanan ought to be the
nominee.
When we returned to the parlor con-
siderable number of gentlemen were there,
and others were coming in from Nashville.
The conversation, of course. turned on poll
tics and the probable complexion of the
convention, and what it ought to do, Some
one asked the General. bluntiy, who he
thought should be selected as the candidate.
He promptly replied: 1T is not possible
for our friends to support Mr.. Van Buren,
in the face of his letter opposing the ac-
QUESTION and annexation of Texas; amongst
our other prominent, friends / have no hes
itation in saying that my opinion is, Mr..
Buchanan should be selected by the con-
vention as our candidate"
There were several delegates present,
but do not recollect any one of them ex-
cept Mr.. Turner, of Huntsville, Alabama.
The foregoing account is the substance
of my recollection Of the conversation to
which your note refers.
Most respectfully, your obedient servant.
JOHN CATRON.
To ANDREW JACKSON, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

SHAKERS BIBLE.-We had glimpse,
a dav or two since, of Shaker Bible, a
book not often allowed TO be seen by the
worlds people," 1t is entitled, "A Ho-
lv, Sacred and Divine Roll from the Lord
God of Heaven to the Inhabitants of the
Earth, Revealed in the Society at New Le-
banon. Columbia county, State Of New
York, United States of America" This
edition was published seven years since, at
the Shakers establishment at Canterbury,
y. II. 1t pretends to be q revelation, and
the testimony of eleven mighty angels is
given, who attended the writing of the roll.
One of the angels is named Con sole teac-
Jao-mon-shue, and another Pre-line-fanan-
-ten-va-ren-ve-ne-It is bound in yell
low, according to the order from on high
The book appears to contain passages
from Scripture, altered amended, enlarged,
or curtailed, with original additions or i'm
provements, as they are probably desired,
to suit the peculiar notions of the disciples
of Anne Lee. It is very curious volume
even more remarkable, though of less
pretended antiquity, than the Mormon BIZ
bic. A copy is ordered to be sent to every
king or potentate in Christendom, and one
sent to the Governor of Canada, some time
since. was returned or refused.-T LoreL
Courier,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

THE GREAT COMET OF 1656.-We have
on former occasion alledcd to the proba-
bic return, during the present year, of the
Comet of 1864 and 1856, with tail of 80
degrees and much historical celebrity. We
now perceive that Mr. Hind. distinguished
English astronomer, who has furnished the
best account of the comets observed during
many hundred years, has enlisted Prof
Littrow, of the Imperial Observatory of
Vienna, in his inquiries. The result is the
discovery of the original chart and observa-
tions of the celebrated astronomer, Fabri-
Gus, and those of the Nuremburg observer
Joachim Heller. Their opinions supported
by that of HALEY, confirm Mr. Hind in
his own, that this magnificent comet may
be momentarily looked for. Its re-appear-
ance, says Mr. Hind, is near at hand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

lying on the waters OF Paw Greek, in Mecklenburg
county containing loo Acres well water ed, and toll
crabIy well improved with buildings.
Any ofthesc farms will be shown at any time 10
those who wish 10 purchase, 10y application TO :he
subscriber, who lives on the above mentioned Home
ract ALBERT WALLACE.
\ NIrrus, > lS5C-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

THE DOCTOR AND HooPs.-The Editor
of the Medical and Surgical Journal comes
out strongly in favor of hoops. He says
nothing can be more appropriate during
the heat of summer than these light frames
to raise the weight of the skirts from the
hips and lower part of the back. He coun-
sells moderation, however. and cautions the
ladies against making very airy sprites of
themselves as to take cold. Yes, ladies',
beware of the hopping cough.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07
Another Tract

OF land lying on the waters of Sugar Creek, in
MccklenburG county, containing 5l4 Acres.
| also wish to sell my life interest in
AFsOtheh. 'HNTacf.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

ENCOURAGE THIS KNOCKING.

"HE undersigned begs leave a.
IL to return his thanks to those " ~
who favored him with a call dur 81 ~
ing the last year; and he would SSESS1\ M
respectfully inform the public that V (ERak1B
he has removed to the Machine w
Shop formerly occupied by Messrs. George &
Whisnant, adjoining Mr.. J. Rudisill's Steam
Pl&aing Mills, where he is prepared to execute
all work in his line as cheap and as good as can
be done in the State.
Turning, Cutting Screws, Repair
ing Boilers and Engines of all
descriptions, Making and Re-
pairing Mill Spindles, Wood
planners, Making Ploughs, Iron
ing Wagons; and in Horseshoe
ing, &C., we will yield to no one
for neatness, wear, and dispatch. Inter-
fering Shoes 81 25, common ditto 81, cast
steel toes, or steel plate, 50.
| have also erected an Air Furnace for mend
ing Brass which answers finely. The public can
now get brass and composition castings by call
ING at the above establishment, and furnishing
patterns Old Brass melted over at areduced price,
with neatness and despatch Old Copper and
Brass wanted.
S. J. PERRY.
Charlotte Ian 7 1876 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

HORRIBLE DEATH.-The Chinese Re.
postory tells of a strange kind of death pun
ishment which was inflicted On Chinese
criminal who had committed a dreadful
murder. He was wound with cotton, sa-
turated with tallow, places being left for
him to breathe. He was then dipped like
a monster candle, until he presented mass
of tallow. In this way he was stuck up on
his fathers grave, lighted, and kept burn
ing until his body was consumed by slow
degrees.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07
PoLITICAI.
Gen. Jackson for Buchanan for
President i'm 1Sl4.

The Nashville (Tennessee) Union of the
tween Andrew jackson and Judge Catron,
which effectually crushes out the wicked
and malignant invention that Gen. jackson
distrusted the integrity, fidelity, and abili-
ty of Mr.. Buchanan. Judge Catron's let
ter gives the substance of an interview with
General jackson in 1914, which shows that
after Mr.. Van Buran wrote his anti-Texas
letter the Old Hero came out decidedly for
Mr.. Buchanan as the democratic candidate
for President, and recommend the delegates
present at the interview to support him in
the Baltimore Convention. 1t is scarcely
necessary for us to allude to the high
character of Judge Catron, the author of
the letter referred to. He is at present, and
has been for many years, one of the JUS
tices of the Supreme Court of the United
States. The correspondence is as follows:
HERMITAGE, Sept. Is, 1856.
Dear sir: VIII you be kind enough to
state me your recollection of certain re-
marks, and the conversation that occurred
on your visit to the Hermitage in the spring
of 1914, between my father General Jack
sony and certain delegates from Alabama,
| think, on their way then to attend the
Baltimore Convention, and just after the
letter of Mr.. Van Buran against the annex
alton of Texas appeared in public, and
greatly oblige your friend and obedient SER
want, ANDREW JACKSON.
Justice CATRON, of the Supreme Court
of the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

INCREASE IN THE PRICE OF SILK GOODS.
"A Paris correspondent says-"I am afraid
the ladies will complain this year, for silk
goods will increase in price; there is a rise
of fifty per cent. on the raw material"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07
Another Tract

on McAlpne's Creek in Mecklnnhurg, containin!
80 Acres, known as the Rca Mine Tract. Tin
farm is well improved with a good dwelling house
and out buildings Is well walered, and lies on th
Potter read.
IaiSo wish
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07
From the n. G. Standard.
Oh, COME TO THE FAIR!

!
Come one and come ALL
Your State makes the call,
From the north and the south, from tht
west to the sea.
Bring your horses and kline,
Your sheep and your swine,
Your fowls of rare blood, and your shang
hais to boot;
! And whatever you do,
Bring your fast trotters too,
The crowded track chances to take and
dispute.
Bring on your leatherwork-
Also, your featherwork;
All curious productions of nature and art;
Come, with your tapestry,
Also, your map-estry,
Paintings most rare, for the eye and the
heart.
Bring fruit and bring wine,
Bring the ores from the mine
The wealth the earth yields both above
and below:
Bring the peach, blushing meek,
Like the roso on the cheek
Of the fair ones who'll come, and not think
ofa beau'
Bring your needlework, girls,
Right along with your curls;
Your basques, and your bonnets, your
sleeves, and your capes;
And bring, curiously wrought,
And with mystery fraught,
All those ''wee little'' garments of various
shapes.
Let the matrons too come,
(Though they seldom leave home
With their counterpanes fine, and their bed
quilts so rare;
With work of all kinds
Which their careful hand finds
So much pleasure in doing:-let them come
to the Fair.
Ye mechanics, we'll skilled,
Let your Hall be we'll filled,
With all manner of work, in neat order dis
played;
Let the grounds, too, attest
That you've all done your best;
And the State will be proud of the progress
you've made.
HO! ye Farmers, attend!
Of all classes the friend:
For if qour work should fail, we would
'Jdre" not at all;
Bring the fruits of your toll,
The rich cream of the soil.
In its varied forms to tho Farmers own
Hall,
SO come right along;
There'll be music and song,
And dancing all night, so the papers do say;
The latch-string hangs out,
And our people, no doubt,
Will be happy to see you by ight and day.
What time it will be-
If you come you will see
Hear the speech, see the crowds, and tho
brilliant array;
Come along then-come ALL
Like the leaves in the Fall
And your trouble and travel twill amply
repay.
Lo the State gathers here,
AT the close of each year;
Her honor's at stake and she calls on us all
TO prepare for the time
When she shows in her prime
Can zee turn deaf ear to her heart stirring
cell?
Then come to tho Fair,
Whoever you are.
And bring something with you, whatever
it be;
Come one and come all;
Your State makes the call,
From the hills of the west to the shores of
the sea. w. w. II.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07
Another TraCf,

OF 2ji Acres, on Sugar Greek, adjoining
bove tract of u acres.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

PRESERVING BUTTER.-" 1t is said" that
butter will keep for long time if each
pound be treated with one ounce of the fol-
lowing composition, recommended by DIR.
Allen, viz: Salt two parts. saltpeter one
part, sugar two parts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07
Another Tract

OF land, the same neighbOIhOcd, containing 2l7
Acres, well watered, and having on it a large guam
thy Oi excellent timber convenient to Saw Mil
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

POISONED BY EATING POKE BERRIES. .
An interesting little girl, Nancy Jane,
daughter of Mr.. j. j. Walpole, of Roscville,
Ohio, died on the End inst, from the effects
of eating bunch of poke berries on the
Friday preceding.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

A CURE FOR CANCER.-Mr David Gull
pepper, of Russell county, Ala, requests
us to publish to the world, for the benefit
of tho afflicted, that he has been cured Of
Cancer by the use of the following recipe.
and that he believes it is an infallible RENE
dy for this dreadful disease:
"RECIpE.-Take an equal quantity Of
the roots of white ashe, black sumac. and
fat Iightwood Or pine, and boil them in
water unit! strong tea is made, and use it
for a constant drink in place OF water, tea,
coffee, milk and all other beverages, and
eat nothing salt or greasy. Take new tar
and sinner it over slow fire until it forms
a tough wax and apply it in the shape of
plaster to the cancer, over which first
sprinkle corrosive subIimate; the plaster
and corrosive sublimate to be renewed
every day or every other day as most con-
venient; the cancer to be kept dry. fthis
remedy is followed, without regard to pain
or swelling. which will both be great, and
all stimulants are refrained from, Mr. Gull
pepper guarantees a perfect and speedy
cure. We give the recipe for what it is
worth, without knowing anything of its
vaIua
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

To ANDREW JACKSON, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-10-07

Charlotte, Jan. ], 1S56.-tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-06-19

egal, and should they re-assemble, will be
dispersed by U. S. troops. All civil officers
of the government are required to be vigi-
liant in enforcing the law against offenders
and protecting citizens against all violence
and wrong, and further declaring that all
law-abiding citizens of the territory, without
regard to party mearures and designations,
must be protected in their personal property;
and ali military organizations either for the
execution of the laws of the territory or to
disturb the peace thereof, must be dispers
ed.--And ali aggressive parties from with
out the territory must be replied, that the
military force placed under the control Of
the executive Of this territory is amply suf-
icient 10 enforce its laws and protect its
citizens rights; and in carrying out this pro-
clamation no distinction is to be made as to
party, but that all parties are to be served
alike under like circumstances, and that
obedience t. the laws and the consequent
security of the persons in KanLas, are its
primary objects, and that all lawless violence
within the territory. in whatever form mani
tested, must be suppressed. The instruc-
tions Of the President Of the U. S. on the
Il,h Of February, will be strictly enforced;
and requisition has been made on Col. Sum-
ner for military force suii cient to insure
obedience to the proclamation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-06-19
What an Old Wing thinks of it

The Lo ouisvilie Journal has persisted in
its determination to be Henry Clay Whie'
till the last. When the Whig party was
palpably dead, (Which event was brought
about by the treachery of its Southern mem
bers, that paper went over to the American
party, and it is now the leading advocate
Fillmore and Donelsoq in the Southwest. -
BY its support of Donelson, it has now
abandoned all claim to be Wing paper =
But, feeling some of the old leaven within
him, the editor thus discourses to his old
friends, the Henry Clay Whigs,' of former
days, and warns them that the deadles most
Malignant enemy of the great Commoner
in his time, was JAMES BUCHANAN. We
have very few in Ohio who still delight to
identity themselves with Mr.. Clay, and to
all such we commend the following, which
we copy from that paper of the 9th inst:
1t seems to have been the deliberate pur-
pose of the Cincinnati convention to flino
into the faces of the old line Wings every
conceivable insult and defiance. The plat
form is reiteration Of violent and undvino
hostility to every measure ofpubic policy that
was advocated by the old Wing party, and
in the selection of candidate the conven.
ton has been peculiarly successful in choos-
ing the man, who, of all the public men in
the Union, is most obnoxious and offensive
to the friends and admirers of Henry CLAW.
OF all the bitter and unscrupulous enemies
of Mr.. Clay, there was none SO deadly hos
tile, none who has so often and so violently
traduced and illuminated him as James
Buchanan of Pennsylvania. He was MIR.
CIay's most yindictive enemy. He was the
author of the most foul and malignant char
ges that ever were brought up against him
and during the whole of Mr.. Clay's public
service james Buchanan Of PENNSYLVANIA
lost no opportunity to maign his motives
underrate his services, and pour out against
him the most bitter invectves and foul
abuse. The nominations of such man is
a direct insult to the old Clay Wings who
have been cajoled and flattered by the De-
party for several months past.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-06-19
American National Convention.

The National Convention of that section
of the American party opposed to the nomi-
nations of the 22d of February last, met in
New York on the 18th inst. Eighteen States
were represented. Judge R. T. CONRAD.
of Pennsylvania, presided, assisted by one
Vice President from each State represented.
Judge CoNRAr, in his address to the Con-
yention, said they had great duties to per-
form, and for one he would not shrink from
them. He called on the Free States to rise
in their might and stop the expressions of
the people Of Kansas.
The Convention, on the l4th, accepted
the proposition of the Republican Conven-
ton for fusion.
GEORGE LAW made speech to the Cor
vention, advocating the restoration of the
Missouri Compromise, a Railroad to the Pa
ciic, &c.
The following is The resrlt Of tn. Ninth
informal ballot for President: FREMONT, 2Sj
MCLEAN, 80; BANKS, so.
The Convention agreed to continue in ses-
sion until the 18th, and then nominate ST.
multaneously with the Republican Conven-
| ;iCn.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-06-19
Republican Triumph in Connecticut

Republican Triumph in Connecticut.
The struggle in the Connecticut Legis-
lature for United States Senator, to fill
the place OF Isaac ToUcEY, is at last ended.
The Hon. JAMES Dixon. firm friend Of
Freedom and Free Kansas, was elected on
the part of the House to the United States
Senate for six years from the 4th Of March
next, on the 18th inst The Senate will con.
cur with the House, as that body stands
thirteen Opposition to eight Democrats
Mr.. ToUcEY, who has been so signally re-
buked by the Legislature Of his own State,
and compelled to retire to private life, is a
Democrat, and at present Senator Of the
United States from Connecticut. and voted
for the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.
If he is ever heard of again it will be when
the retiring Administration appoint him
Minister to Patagonia or the Fejee Islands.
The Legislature of Connecticut, two yeaIs
ago. requested him to resign, and misrepre-
sent the State no longer; but, instead OF
doing So, he clung to his seat, and on the
floor of the United Suites Senate insulted
his native State, as none but PIERCE un-
derstrapper would be capable of doing.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-06-19

| beg leave to read short extract from a
speech of that gentleman, made at his own
home within the last few days.
H. reply to the Keystone Club, which paid
him visit there. Mr.. Buchanan said:
"Gentlemen, two weeks since | should
have made you longer speech, but now |
have been placed on platform of which /
most heartily approve, and that can speak
for me. Being the representative of the
great Democratic party, and not simply
James Buchanan, must square my conduct
according to the platform of the party, and
insert 20 new plank nor take one from it"
These events leave to me only one un-
pleasant duty, which is to declare here that
can maintain political associations with no
party that insists upon such doctrines; that
I can support no man for President who
avows and recognises them; and that the
little of tlat power with which God has en-
dowed me shall be employed to battle man
fully. firmly, and consistently for his deeat:
demanded as it is by the highest interests OF
the country which owns all my allegiance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-06-19

0FThe Cincinnati Gazette, in concluding
long and able article on the nominat ons
Of the Cincinnati Convention, uses the fol-
lowing pertinent language in reference to
Mr.. BUCHANAN's connection with the cry
of f"Bargain and Corruption" raised against
the patriot Clay. We call the especial
attention of Old Line Wings to this matter
Here is the extract, read and ponder it:
Through hatred of Henry Clay and John Quincy
Adams. i'll 1925, he (Buchanan) became an advocate
OF the elect ion Ot 'enerHl Jackson. did many o
the Federalsts in Massachusetts, such tor ins ance
us Harrison Gray Urs, and other leaders who in Tor
mer years were colcerncd in the movement that
brought about the celebrated Hartford Convention.
which has Tor many cauvasSes been the prolific
theme of Democratic deunnciation and abuse MIR
Buchanan was also mixed up with the plot to break
down Henry Clay in lS2i-5. because he accepted
the office o Secretary OF State under John Quincy
Adams. The cry OF Bargain and Corruption
found in Mr.. Buchanan ready echo, and il Is
founding To hear the old Whigs-men VIII have
fought in battles long gone by. to elect Henry Clay,
the most honorable and most noble specimen OF a
true American a. ever lived. PreSident--Speak
now of voting for James Buchanan. Why, gentle
men, r, ad the history OF the controversy growing
out of the election OF J. e. Adams, AM the appoint
ment OF Henri CLAY AZ his Secretary oi State, and
observe The part taken by James Buchanan TO break
down Mr.. Adams Administration, and 10 cast
black and indelbe stain upon the true honor and
integrity of our great CommonCr, Henry Clay,
whose body now mlnglcs with the dust at Ashland,
and whose memory will be forever cherished IN
the heart of every true American.