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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
CONGRESS.

Yesterday was the day fixed under re-
solution agreed to by both houses for the
close of the present session of Congress-
The numerous appropriation bills have oc-
cupied the main portion of the time for Sc
verai weeks past. The black Republicans
aimed to force through several of their mis-
chieyous designs, by way of provisos to the
money bills obliged to pass, but the Senate
refused concurrence, and their schemes
wese thwarted by a majority of the House
failing to insist on the amendments. One of
these provided that no money should be
drawn for Kansas purposes, until the U. S.
troops were withdrawn and all free-soil pri-
soners, to be tried for treason, should be re-
leased. They allowed Reeder 50 per day
for the whole time he was contesting Whit
fields seat, although he had no more claim
to the place than the man in the NOON
With Senate and President of the same
political stripe, the Union, in all probability
would not have survived a session protract-
ed until this late period.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
WITHDRAWING,

know-Nothing journals have been circu-
lating miserable story that the Democrats
Eave been considering proposition for the
withdrawal of Mr.. Buchanan. The same
journals were not long since engaged in re-
presenting that the only hope of the Demo
cratic party, for success at the next Presi-
dental election, rested on the refusal of
Mr.. Fillmore to accept the nomination of
the disjointed Philadelphia Convention. In
both cases, these journals have grossly err
ed. Every State in the Union, in the Con-
vention at Cincinnati, cordially united in
the nomination of Mr. Buchanan, and it has
been seconded by the people with an unan-
unity and cordiality never perhaps equalI-
ed in the case of nominee. And as for
the refusal of Mr.. Fillmore to run, we know
not why any Democrat should desire him
off the track. He is not in the way of the
Democratic party of the SOuth,-as he will
not obtain the vote of a single Southern
State-and the only effect of his running in
the North, will be, to divide the free soil
vote there, with Fremont. Let Mr.. Fill
more withdraw, and every supporter he has
in the North, we will venture to say, would
straight-way, without any sacrifice of 2rin-
ciple' go over bag and baggage, to Fremont.
Mr.. Buchanan can beat Fillmore and FIRE.
mont together, just as easily as either one
alone. No one would oe surprised to see
Fillmore withdraw, for he and his Know
Nothing friends are daily becoming con-
WINGED that he will not obtain the vote of
single State. There is such thing as be-
ing beaten-and such a thing as being dis
gracefully beaten.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
The Public Lands.

Known othing journals are charging
that Democrats in Congress are in favor of
giving away the public lands, in new States,
for purposes of internal improvements
therein. To show with what consistency
such a charge is made, the Hon. David S.
Reid has furnished the Raleigh Standard
with an official statement from Thos Hen
bricks, Esq, Commissioner of the General
Land Office, showing that the Know n 9th
ing candidate for the Presidency, Mr.. Fill
more, is little deeper in the mud than the
Democrats are in the mire on this subject.
From September 1850 to February, 1853,
during Mr.. Fillmore's Administration, eight
millions, t,co hundred and SIR thousand, Sir
hundred and eighty-t,co acres of the public
lands were "squandered" with his consent
and "approval"! The great grant to the
Illinois railroad Company, about which
Known othing leaders have carped not a
little, was among the squanderings" zap
proved" by Mr.. Fillmore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
THE OPINION OF SENATOR JONES,
OF TENNESSEE.

Senator Jones, of Tennessee, an old line
Wing, delivered speech in the L. S. SEN
ate, on the 9th instant, and avowcd his de-
termination to vote with the Democratic
Party in the approaching election for Pres
drnt. After defending Mr.. Buchanan
from the charge that he was tie author of
tle bargain and intrigue allegation against
NJ. Clay,-and avowinG his belief that the
american" party were not sound on the
Kansas question, Senator Jones said the
most ardent friends of Mr.. Fillmore, claim
cd for him but .towr States, leaving him minus
sixty votes of an election, ''but from the
signs Of the times IL did not appear that he
coVLd carry any one Of them" Nor does
senator j. believe Mr.. Millmore's chances
would be improved, could he succeed in
defcating an election by the people and
carrying it to the House of Representatives.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
AND CHARLOTTE RAIL
ROAD -.

Many of our readers will be pleased to
see in to-day's paper the proceedings of a
meeting in Dallas. CASTOR County, in favor
of an airline Rail Read from Charlotte to
Atlanta, Georgia. This is an enterprise
which has begun to elicit general attention
and interest, not only along the line of the
contemplated road, but from the travelling
public and all who desire a more direct,
comfortable, expeditions, and a cheaper
route from the South to the North than that
afforded by the present zig-zag railroad
lines. As to the demand for such read,
there can be no difference of opinion
amongst those who have reflected upon the
subject; and that it would be the great
thOroughfare between the South and the
North, and pay lucrative premium on the
capital required for its construction, there
can be no doubt. Let the friends of the
work continue to draw attention to it, and
the day will not be distant when the enter
prise will be put under contract.
We hope our editorial brethren, between
this place and Atlanta, will notice the pro-
ceedings of the people of CASTOR. and urge
upon all who approve of an airline road
between the points indicated, to hold SINH
lar meetings to promote so desirable an
object
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
DIED.

On Friday night last, in MecklenbuTg county
Mr.. LEoNIDAs ERWIN, of South Carolina, in
the 31st year of his age.
At her residence, in this county, on the 18th
nit. Mrs. MARGARET REID, relict of the late Jo-
spph Reid. in the 65th year of her age.
The deceased was universally acknowledged
by all the members of her. family and all her
neighbors to be an exemplary, industrious and
hospitabe lady, and it is to be hoped that, though
her. warning of the approach of death was exeeed-
;nr;y Short. she was prepared to depart in peace
and to enjoy the salvation of God. 1t was truly
an affecting scene to witness the bereaved daugh-
tiers and their little ONES taking last and solemn
view of the remains of their beloved and affection
ate mother The only source of consolation in
such separation from friends is to be found in the
equity and benevolence of the divine govern
n1ent and in the hopeful conviction that our loss
is her everlasting gain Cox.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
is KENNETH RAYNER ENDORSED ?

In his late letter, Kenneth Rayner says
" am willing to recognize, to council with,
and to ACT with, any and every man, in
the maintenance and support of American
principles, no matter 1chdt may be has opin-
ION on the subject Of SLarery. provided he is
willing to subordinate those principles to
the great cardinal principles of American
ISM
The "WESTERN SENTINEL" wishes to
know If such is the position of Mr.. Ray
ner's party in North Carolina 2" Do the
know-Nothing party of North Carolina fa-
vor the idea of coalition with Abolition
lists, to defeat the Democratic party and
James Buchanan? Let them answer the
uuoStiOu
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
THE HON. JOHN KERR.

hnow- Othing Journals continue to copy
and endorse the mean and disgraceful act
p'rpetrated by the Knownothings of Ruther-
iordton, who tolled the town bell at the con-
cluslon of the speech recently delivered
mere by the Hon. John Kerr. The best
commentary on that low-minded act, and
the highest compliment on the ability of
the speech of Mr.. Kerr, are to be found in
the vote of that county, which exhibits a
Democratic gain of Sir hundred and eighty-
screen, since the Governors election of
lS5l!-The People of Rutherfordton have
mus given an appropriate rebuke to the
oiackguards who rung the bell.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
TIE HON. JOHN w. CHRISFlELD
OF MARYLAND

We invite attention to the able letter of
this distinguished Wing, of Maryland, on
the first page of to-day's paper. 1t is an
admirable production, well written. and a
bounding in good sense. He comedies with
the Wing L. 5. Senators of that State, in
the opinion that the contest is entirely be-
Is the duty of all Southerners to pursue the
only course which promises the defeat of
Black RePublicanism-the support of Mr..
Buchanan. We wish every old liner and
young-liner in the land would read the
Straightforward and patriotic letter of Mr..
Chrishcld.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
MARRIED..

At Beauties Ford, on the 18th inst, by the Rev.
Mr.. Hewitt, Hon. H. w. CONNER, to Miss MARY
L. BURTON, daughter of Alfred NJ Burton.
Near East Rocky River, on the 10Th inst, by
A. NJ Gillespie, Esq, Mr.. JOHN L. WARNER, OF
Parksville, Cabarrus county, to Miss MARTHA
FULLHAM, of Mecklenburg.
At Paw-Creek on the 9TH instant, by the Rev.
H. B. Cunningham, d. D., Mr.. JAMES T. HIP
20 Miss MARGARET A. CATHEY.
On the 18th ult., by Alexander Cooper, Esq,
Mr. JOHN P. Robson, to Miss SUSAN E. ROD
DEN, all of Mecklenburg.
On the Ist ult., by Alexander Cooper, Esq,
Mr.. JOSEPH NJ. robson, to Miss FANNY KING,
all of Mechlenburg.
On the 18th inst, by Alexander Cooper, Esq,
Mr.. r. J. WARD, to Miss MARTHA A. JOHNSON,
all of Mecklenburg.
On Wednesday, the 10th instant, by Rev.
Richard Parks, Mr.. JOHN w. HENDERSON, of
Mississippi, to Miss HARRIETE E. COOPER, daugh-
ter of Alexander Cooper, Esq, of this county
all for Buchanan and Breckenridge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
The National InteIliEencCr.

The Richmond (Va.) Examiner says =
1T is authoritatively stated that the Ma
honaL InteiLigencer, the time honored organ
Of Clay and Webster and the Old Line
Wing party, will support Mr.. Buchanan for
tic Presidency"
The National Intelligencer, John NJ.
Clayton, of Del, Senators Pratt and Pearce
OF Nd, Reverdy Johnson, John. w. Chris
held, of the same State, Senator Jones of
tennessee, the Hon. Percy Walker, of AL
aOAna, &c. &c, all coming out in favor of
Mr. buchanan, within the last few days.
1t Is apparent that the Know-Nothing par
y will ere long be left entirely in the keep
MS If Kenneth Rayner. John NJ. Bolts, and
loIlticians of that dignifed stamp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19

THE FIRST BALE.-The first bale of new
cotton was received yesterday over the
Manchester road. 1t was made by Gen.
William Evans of Marion District, South
Carolina, and consigned to Henry Mutt, Esq,
of this place. General Evans, we under
stand, is the same gentleman who shipped
the first bale ever sent over the road, and
has since that time always been the earliest
in the market.-[ Whining tOn Journal.
A GOOD PRICE.-The bale of Cotton we
noticed in yesterdays paper from the plan
tation of Gen. William Evans, from Marion
District, S. c., was sold day by John L.
Cantwell to Willard & Curtis for the fine
price of fifteen cents per ID Ibid.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
THE LETTER OF DIR. ROSS.

In ourn next we shall take pleasure in COM
PlEng with the request of lady, and lay
ing before our readers a letter from DR..
moss OF Huntsville, Ala, on the subject of
"e slavery agitation. The communication
aPPears In late number of the Knoxville
ieSoyterlan Witness. The Doctor be,
re'es that much good is to result to the
.Vu'n from the slavery agitation, and points
" some facts already developed in support
u his argument. His views are somewhat
-O'ei' but interesting and worthy of the
-4ost respectful consideration.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH.

Know-Nothing journals are copying ex-
tracts from communication which appear
ed in the western Democrat" in 1852,
complimentary of Willard Fillmore, and
leaving the impression that the extracts are
from an editorial article. Why do they not
tell the whole truth, and state that the ar
ticle appeared communication in the
Democrat. 1t was, we learn, inserted to
oblige a gentleman, at that time an ardent
admirer of Mr.. Fillmore
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
MOUMXAHM HOUSE,
MORGANTON, N. C.
J. M. HAPPOLDT, Proprietor.

THIS establishment continues open for the
reception of the Travelling public. It's
character is u FIRST Glass HOTEL; its admit
able location as regards GOODNESS and guietness,
being re mote from the noise and hustle of the
Court Square, aAd the disorder Of the Drinking
Establishments in that vicinity;its fine Mountain
views and receiving the Mountain air fresh
and unobstructed: and yet being near enough
to the public square for any object OF business,
is too well known to admit of further common
dalton; and the proprietor has added and is
still adding to its comforts and cOnvcniences,
and he hopes TO merit and continue to receive
the very large share of public patronage
which he has formerly had.
J. M. HAPPOLDT.
N. B.--Persons DESTROYS of coming direct
from Charlotte to Morganton will find ready
facilities of ira nsportatiOn-there being a dali
Iy line of Stages from Charlotte TO Lincolnton;
and at Lincolnton, Col. b. S. Johnston, the
proprietor of the Hotel, keeps good horses,
carriages and drivers for public use; and at
MoFganton the subscriber is also ready at any
time to transport persons to any point to which
they may wish to go. J. M. ii.
August 5, lS56-3m
% Yorkville papers will please copy three
months and forward bills 10 J. M. H.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
MISSOURI ELECTION.

Trusten Polk, Governor; Hancock Jack
son. 1t. Governor; Benjamin F. Massey,
Attorney General; E. B. Ewing, Auditor !;
and w. H. Burlington. Treasurer-aU Dem
ocratS of the right stripe-have been elect
ed on the State Ticket IL Missouri. over
the Know othing and Tom Benton fac
tions, by a clear majority of not less than
1000. Messrs. Caruthers, Greene. Craig,
and Phelps, regular Democrats, and Blair,
Benton Democrat, and Anderson and Wood
son, Americans, have been elected to Con-
gress.-one of the latter to fill a vacancy
in the present House of Representatives
The Legislature also Democratic.
Benton was so badly beaten, for Governor,
that his friends have withdrawn their Pres
idential electoral Ticket, leaving the field
clear for the Democrats and the Know-No-
things on the 4th of November next. We
fear the majority for Buchanan will not ex
coed 1000 in Missouri.
KENTUCKY.
All right! The Democratic majority is
between 1000 and 5000. In November it
will be about $4,000. Mark what we say.
ARKANSAS.
Returns have been received from "a coun-
ties of this State, which show that the House
of Delegates have 65 Democrats and III
Know Nothin gs elected; and to the Senate
20 Democrats and Know-Nothings. Con-
ways (Dem.) majority for Governor is
nearly 10000, and both of the Congress
men are Democrats.
IOWA
A fusion of Know n othingism with black
Republicanism has defeated the Democrats
in this free-soil State--the majority about
the same as last year-between 4.0OO and
5000. Hall (Dem.) it is believed is re-
elected to Congress.--The other district
elects Fusionist.
TEXAS.
Returns from the Texas election show in
creased Democratic majorities.
v It was an error, in regard to Tennessee
holding her elections on the 9th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
CELEBR ALTON.

The Standard informs us that Barbecue is to
come off at Raleigh, tomorrow "wednesday on
a mammoth and magnificent scale, in celebration
of the late Democratic Bragg victory. Demo
Gratis, Old-Liners, and all parties have cordial
invitation to participate, free of cost At night
there is to be grand torch-light procession and
other ceremonies, accompanied by bands of mu-
q &
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Raj

The hopes expressedin ourlast have been
fully realised. The rain of Monday night,
the 18th inst. was followed by other copous
showers during the week-thoroughly satur-
ating the earth. The cotton crops are now
reviving, and the late corn experiencing
no little benefit. 1t is now-Tuesday morn
ing-again raining; the temperature at 20.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Plank Road Meeting.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of
i the Western Plank Road Company, will
be held at Peter CansIer's. on the third We'd
nesday of September next, (beirg the 18th
day Of Septenber.) 1t is very desirable that
we have full meeting, as new officers will
be elected, and other matter of the greatest
importance to the Company will be laid be-
for them. G. c. HENDERSON, Pres't. +.
Aug. IL, ls56-6w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURES

In the last Legislature there was Dem
oeratic majority of about 90. In the next
Legislature, the Democratic majority will
be about 1870 states the Raleigh Stan
dard. There was at the late election nett
gain of 5 Senators and Is Commoners.- As
soon as the returns are in from the whole
State, we will endeavor to give list of the
Senators and Delegates elect.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
The subscription Safe.

We take pleasure in stating, (says the
Wilmington Herald,) that the citizens de-
cided almost unanimously, yesterday, to
authorize an unconditional subscription of
S2OO,OOO to the Wilmington, Charlotte and
Rutherford Railroad. The following is the
vote:
For Subscription, -47O
No Subscription, 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
k illRsilS.

The trial of prisoners, for treason, was
progressing at the last dates from Kansas.
The freesoilers were threatening.to rescue
them from punishment, and the y. States
troops were kept in readiness to see that
the laws were faithfully executed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Notice..

TNHE Tax Lists for 1855, are now in my
II hands, and hold them ready for inspection
request all persons to inform me of any taxables
which may not be listed.
EV~All persons that have not paid their taxes
for 1854, aeiH surely come up and fork orcr NOE.
I. c GREER, Sheriff.
Anril q lSE6-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
FROM EUROPE

g.. nave advices from Europe, by the
.s1oler Baltic, to the 9th instant. Cotton
naS hrm, and prices tending upwards =
f,r sauStuffs had largely declined, owing to
'N'0Fable crop prospects.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19

Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN.-This gentle
man is now at the Bedford Springs, Penn
sylvania, where he expects to remain one
week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
ECCLESIASTICAL.

The Rev'd w. S. PHARR was installed Pastor
of Ramah Church, on the 9Th instant, by Com
mitte4 of Concord Presbytery. The Kev'd d.
Lacy preached the sermon, propoeunded the CON
stitutional questions, and gave the charge to the
Pastor The Rev'd II. B. Cunningham gave the
charge to the people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Agricultural Society.

"HE next regular meeting of the Agricultu-
Ill., raj Society will be held in the Court House,
in the town of Charlotte, on the Sd Thursday in
this month (23d.) A full meeting is desired, as
BUSINESS Of importance will come before the So
ciety. BY order of the President,
r. p. WARING, Sec'y.
Anpust s 1R56-3M
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Selling OF at Cost.

y 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 me call. F. w. AHRENS.
My 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 viii be
offered at cost without reserve
F. w. AHRENS.
All notes and accounts due George Bargman,
and Geo. Bargman & Co., have been lett with me
for collection, and must be settled Immediately,
as longer indulgence will not be given.
Aug. 10, lS56-tf. T. w. AHRENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19

SUrginaI Bill IN Equity
John F Lenhardt,
and others.
IN this case, it appearing upon the affidavit
L of Jacob Coon, that defendant, John T..
LeDhardt, is not a resident Of this State, and
is beyond the ordinary process OF this Court
1t is therefore ordered, that advertisement
be made in the Western Democrat for SIX
weeks, notifying said John F. Lenhardt, that
he be and appear at the next Court OF Equity,
10 be held for the county of Lincoln, at the
Court House in Lincolnton, on the Sth Mon
day after the 4th Monday in Angus. next,
then and there to plead, answer, or demur 10
plaintiffs bill of compliant, or Judgment pro
confesSO will be entered against him, and the
case set for hearing as to him exparte, and
decree made accordingly.
w. J. HOKE, &. & NJ. f.
August IL, 1S56-6w. lPr's fee SOL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Notice.

HAVING placed my notes and accounts in
/ / the hands OF James J. Maxwell, my as
signee, those indebted will please call inn
mediately and settle, as further indulgence
will not be given. He can be seen at the
store ofC. II. Elms. w. w. ELMS.
Aug. IL, 1S56-2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19


THE undersigned, Factors and Comm ssion
| Mere ants, offer TO receive, forward, and
ship merchandise and produce at the following
rates. The prices here names are those which
are generally charged by all the line of sail
vessels, hut having no control over any other
Line than the one we have an interest in, we
cannot say that the pr,ces here named can
be considered permanent, except by our Line.
BY that they are permanent. The "Palmelto
Line'' has ten fine first class Briggs and
Schooners, constantly running, and will car
~ Heights as follows:
Wheat, cents per bushel,
Flour, IN barre s, q cents.
Sc in sacks, 10 cents.
The drayage, wharfage, insurance, and for
wardIng commiss on, per bushel, for whelt
is II eta.
r our, per barrel, 162 cts.
Flour, per sack, Is cts.
Freight on cases, boxes, g., &c,
from New York TO Charleston, per
We measure every thing, to prevent over
charges. Every thing shipped by the "PaI-
metto Line" of vessels (Dollner Potter,
New York agents, and Holmes & Stowry, Of
Chsrleston) AMI consigned to Us, shall be
freighted for the above prices.
Produce and Merchandise consigned 10 Us
will have the best attention.
WYATT, STOGNER & LLOYD.
August IL, 16j6-3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Arrangement of the Fall Circuits

We learn from the Raleigh Standard
that the Judges of the Superior Court viii
ride the Fall Circuit as fallows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-19
Bragg's maj. in "a, GEO

Bragg's maj. without further gains) ii 1857
1t would be safe, however, to estimate his
gains in the above counties, at I,OOO-mak-
ing his entire majority in the State, 1857
or in round numbers, $4,000.
This is glory enough until the 4th of No
vember next.