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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
MR. FILLMoRBs AMER1cAN1sM
BUFFALO, New York. Jan. B. ls55.

BUFFALO, New Ork, Jan. 3, 1855.
Respected Friend--Isaac Newton: 1t
would give me great pleasure to accept your
KIND invitation to visit Philadelphia, if it
Were possible to make my visit private, and
limit 1t to few personal friends whom 1
should De most happy to see; but know
therefore, reluctantly compelled to decline
your invitation, as | have done Others TO
New York and Boston. for the same reason.
l return you many thanks for Your informa-
ton on the subject of politics. lam always
naPpy to hear what is going forward. but
independent of the fact that feel myself
withdrawn from the political arena, | have
oeen TOO much depressed in spirit to take
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
THOMAS H. BENTON.

The following letter of Thomas II. Benton
has elevated him in the estimation of some
persons. For our own part, however, we
doubt the sincerely of the writer. Who
can believe that Thomas II. Benton has
never seen the day when he could have
desired to be q candidate for the Presidency
of the L. States! And the intimation of a
design to take once more the stump in
Missouri, seems very much like an effort to
get back into the Senate, or to crafty some
other source of political ambition. 1t is
probable he is Disguised with the world,
after the world has become Disguised with
him; but his cant in reference to being
driven from public life into retirement by
an adherence to correct principles and
morality, reminds us of the old rat, that
summoned all his friends, and with tears in
his eyes Informed them that he lad become
Disguised with the world and was about to
retire to solitary life. Taking an Affection
ate leave, he departed, aud was soon after
wards discovered in the heart of a large
Cheshire cheese AN abode he had selected
to prevent others from participating in the
pleasures of his retirement. And so, we
fear it will be with Mr.. Benton. He proba-
bly, seeks sympathy to enable him to reach
some similar retirement. He would. no
doubt, be gratifcd by retiring into the L.
5. Senate. His friends defeated Atchison,
but We predict that they viii never be able
to elect q man of Thomas II BpntOn'S frne
soil opinions in Missouri
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
From the Boston Heral

From the Boston Herald.
SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING BY using Pro-
ressor Woods Hair Restorative gray hair can be
permanently restored to its original color. The
subjoned certificate was received from Johnson &
Stone, Gardiner. Me-, and is but one of the many
instances that are coming to our knowledge of its
wonderful effects. Ii is no longer predetermined,
but self-evIdent truth, as hundreds in CON-
munity testify.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

DEATH OF COMMODORE MCKEEvER.-
Commodore McKeever died on the 1st
instant, at Norfolk, Va, after En- illness of
several days. He was in command of the
Gosport Navy Yard. He was native of
Pennsylvania, and has been AZ years in the
L. s. service.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
A Professional Gard.

LEAVING located in Charlotte permanently
- with the view OF practicing Medicine,
would respectfully tender my services to the pub
lie. C. A. HENDERSON,, NJ d.
To- Office at the American Hotel.
April s, 1S55.-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

IAN ESSAY ON LIBERTY AND SLAVERY,
By Albert Taylor Bledsoe, LID. of the
University of Virginia. This is the title
of new book, possessing high claims to
the patronage of Southern public. 1t is,
as its title indicates, treatise on Slavery,
with much ability and originality, in a clear
and good style, the Southern and the true
side of the questions which now agitate the
country and threaten a dissolution of the
Union. We commend this new book to the
attention of the reading public. 1t will be
found at the Bookstore of Messrs. LowRIE
& ENNIss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
HIDES.
MATTRESSES,

NNHE undersigned is now Manufacturing
= Mattresses in very superior manner, thre.
doors North of the American Hotel. He has on
hand large assortment of various kinds, and is
prepared to make, on a short notice any size
that may be wanted. He respectfully solicits a
call from those who may want any thing in his
line. w. w. quinn.
Anril l. lS56.-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

- Tie Goochland County (Va.) Jail
was burned on Tuesday night last, and
runaway negro, who set it on fire, was con-
sumed therein. He had once before at
tempted to burn the jail He was runa-
way from the city of Richmond
~ The Wilmington, n. c., Commercial
notices a much larger quantity of goods
than usual passing through that city for the
interior of North Carolina.
- The district court of California has
given ex-Secretary Walker, Com. Stockton
and others, possession of a quicksilver mine
at Santa Clara.
y Green peas are selling in New York
markets at 81 bushel.
e Strawberries were served at one of
the New York hotels Wednesday. They
were grown under glass, near Boston.
ty~ At Alexandria, on Thursday last,
fresh Herrings were quoted at $3.50 per
thousand, and shad at $40 per hundred.
g J. B. Cough, the Temperance advo-
cate, lectured at fremont Temple, Boston,
Tuesday night.
- Counterfeit s. bills on the Bank of
Tennessee are in circulation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE.-A house in
the neighborhood of Holly Hill, South Car
DINA, was burned down a few DAYS ago.
Three bodies were found in the ruins, Joel
jackson, Jr., Francis Sweat, and child
The parties had been drinking. The Gauge
of the fire remains a mystery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

HE TELEGRAPH.-The Chester Stan
ddrd informs US that there has been some
unavoidable delay in the completion of the
Columbia and Charlotte Telegraph line,
owing to failure of obtaining hands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
Fresh Fluid and Camphine.

A T PRITCHARD'S Drug Store, you will
IA get these articles pure. Fluid at ST. per
gallon--Camphine 80 cents, cash.
April s, 1856.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

ROAD MAsTER.-We learn that Capt
J. E. Allen, has been appointed Road Mas
ter on the n. c. Road, in place of Mr..
Sumner, resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

P. T. BARNUM, Eso.-A private letter
from Mr.. Barnum to gentleman in Boston
concludes as follows:
II have no inducements to struggle again
to acquire wealth; for the enormous debts
against me on account of the clock compa-
ny will overshadow me to the grave. 1
have paid and secured all my private
debts"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
Notice.

TENHE Tax Lists for 1855, are now in nv
= hands, and hold them ready for inspection
1 request all persons to inform me of any taxables
which may not be listed
GY All persons that have not paid their taxes
for 1854, ,eiA surely come up and fork orer mo.o.
E. G. GREER, Sheriff
April 8, 1856-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

Columbia, April 4.
COTTON-The market is active, and all offer
ed is freely taken at full prices $50 bales We're
sold to-day at s to 10y. CORN and FLOUR
depressed and the market unsettled.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

II The Paint Office reports give the
nominal value of all the animal and vegeta-
BILE products raised in the United States for
the past year. From figuring up of the
principal products, we find that the entire
amount sums up to about $4,000. 100000
three thousand millions of dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

- Gov. Robinson, the Free State Gov
ernor of Kansas, has arrived in Washing
ton. The object of the visit of Governor Rob-
inson, to Washington, is to ascertain facts
and the state of feeling here relative to the
territory of Kansas, and obtain information.
The information received in Kansas being
contradictory and unreliable. He will re-
turn this week. While on the way hither,
west of St. Louis, the passengers on board
the steamer, organized meeting and heard
his statement about Kansas with respectful
attention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

~ At the banking house of D. o. Mills
& Co., in this city, says the Sacramento
California; Union, may be seen some twen-
ty or more golden bars, the aggregate of
which weigh 734 ounces, and are valued at
$4,000. The claims which yielded this
enormous sum are in Dryton, Amador
county, and the entire amount was the pro-
duct of twenty eight days labor of the Po-
tosi Quartz Mining Company, which con-
sists of but four persons only-Messrs. A.
{. and NJ. A. Hinkson, G.. A. Miller, and
NJ. w. Glover.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

Cash Paid for Hides.
TNHE highest prices will be paid for Hides by
S. M. HOW ELL.
3 doors South of the Mansion Hotel.
Charlotte, Oct. 30, lS56-6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

- A correspondent at Arson, New
York, writes, March Goth: Never have
we seen, even in January, such vast bo-
dy of snow, near the last day of March, as is
spread out before US. Every field is COW
cred with snow TO the depth of from one
and a half to six feet, and in the woods 1.-THE
only place where it is equally distributed)
it is between two and half and three feet
deeD."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

~ At the late term of the United States
District Court for the district of Missouri,
Judge Wells presiding, the following per-
sons were convicted: Charles J. Gilbert
for stealing the United States mail, sentenced
to five years in the penitentiary; Joseph
Clark, for like offence, two years; John
Baker, for receiving letters and packages
stolen from the mail, sentenced for two
years; and John Johnson, for receiving the
United States mail as the driver of the mail
stage, and deserving the mail, was fined fifty
dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

PARDON OF DIR. GRAHAM.-Gov. Clark
has pardoned DIR. Graham, who was some
time since sent to the penitentiary of New
York, for the murder of Col. Loring, at the
st. Nicholas Hotel. They were both South
erners. Confinement has so impaired DIR.
CTS health that he is not expected to live
lOnr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

- The removal of Col Wheeler, u. s.
Minister to Nicaragua, is anticipated in
consequence of his not keeping our govern
ment fully posted in the affairs of that
country.
The State Department sent no dispatches
to Col. G.. w. HESS.
1t is said that a project, drawn up in
mastery style by Secretary Marcy. is now
before the Cabinet, intended to damage
Walkers movement in Nicaragua.
The daily union., 1856-12-24
Dec l3-3awtl6Feb
Proposals for Erecting the Custom House, & C.
at Galveston, Texas.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington. December 10, le5

TREASURY
Washington December 10, 1856
PROPOSALS will be received this until the 18th
Of February, A. d. e57, ~ O'clock for The
Texas according the and
this be eth
bid
kind work, and total amount carried
department reject The
invited when deems
United requires department the
right exclude bids of whom there
believe will faithfully perform the
which ali bids
shall be in bids
and all bids that investigation below fair price Tor the
work.
gross, will be
bidder details furnished of the
different kinds and materials, which shall be
subject the revision of the department. that adopt the
the bid the of the United States
Ninety per and dev-
according ad ascertaned
the department. ned for
Will be paid
retained until the completion of the and
work. by the agent aforesaid and be forfeited
In the OF non uhlment of contract.
will be builders mechanics,
thereof OF the Secretary
The Treasury will be forfeiture of the
accompanied written signed
(ceTfed United States
Judge attorney The said distrct in the of
whole work. Of poporionate
bond sufficient
performance Form of bond and certificate required will
furnished together with specifications and working draw
ings on application the department.
considered unless fully complies all its details
with the requirements of this advertisement.
be this department. addressed 10 the
and will be O'CLOCK
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
DerI3
The daily union., 1856-12-24

at it. With them 1t is not matter of life and death.
Many distinguished northern gentlemen give adhesion to
the southern construction of the act Why, them should
we not all agree that the Territory of Kansas shall be free
and open every citizen of the United States with every
kind of property slaves included and named until the Peo
pie of the Territory shall have formed State constitution,
which act of sovereignty they may perform whenever they
number population of ninetythree thousand four hun
dred and twenty and not before and when admitted
State States the said Territory, any portion Of the
same shall be received into the Union with without
slavery their constitution may prescribe Mt the time of
their admission
whatever it is worth is that the principle OF the Kansas
BILL as generally understood at the South is worth
to the South than the Territory ITSELF and, for my
part would willingly give up the Territory to the
principle bat for the fact that the equilibrium of the great
sections would thereby be hopeessy destroyed in the SEN
and that the majority would afterwards
laugh at the principle.
take the following extract from the hiry-second sec
tion Of the Kansas Nebraska act:
That the constitution, laws of the United States
which not locally nappoabe shall have the force
and effect within the said Territory Kansas as elsewhere
in the United States except the eighth section of the pre-
proved March SIXTH eighteen hundred and twenty which,
being inconsistent with the principle of inter venton by
ognsed by the legislation of eighteen hundred and fifty,
commonly called the compromise measures is hereby de
meaning of this to egsate slavery into any Territory
State to exclude it thereom, but to leave the people
stuons in their way, subject only to the constitution
of the United States Provided That nothing herein con-
regulation which have existed prior to the sixth
March, eighteen hundred and twenty either protecting es
tabshing, prohibiting, or abolishing slavery.
The paragraph be declarory of the Intentions
of the trainers and supporters of the act How under
stood it has already been expressed Its meaning appeared
clear to me then seems In voting for the bill
hoped and believed that my influence being contribu-
ted towards transferring the agitation of slavery in Terri
tories from these halls to the Territories themselves |
ancied that the bill mboded principles just and right in
themselves and in strict conformity with the principles of
States rights and the constitution The sangune of
US cherished both the hope and belief that easy souo
OF sectional difficulties had been discovered and that our
national area would indefinitely expandeach State end
Territory revolving in its own orbt-the whole s,stem
warmed and enlightened by the of the coneutnton
and the dangers of Capitalization be corrected nv the
tent of national domain and the remot separation of
its sovereign proprietors.
1t is yet within the power of LIE members of the demo-
Will they do t2
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Gsutisr's French Restaurant.

252 PenHsylvaHia avenue, beoeen l2h and l9 .rsets
THE proprietor shove establishment desires call public
tenton his increased and unsurpassed facilities
ing and supplying everything in his line Of business
He prepared supply few hours the
NERs BALLS and PARTIES with everything pertaining 10 the
fashionable entertainments and the
and furnished families any
trouble family and nj moderate charges.
FaENcH will he private 40
per dsy marketing and articles they may pur
chased will be furnished Abo, hh glass; silver pars
table ornaments
"ahss" any part OF city
establishment win be found suites OF paruT,
dining Furnished the ready
My restaurant Offers great advantages geRomsn ooming
they be supplied with unsalf al all ketns
Particular attention desired style superb
rosARY which for purity and decacy Of favor uneqused
O. GAUTIER
6-eod3w $50 Penn, av, between l2th and I2h
The daily union., 1856-12-24
G. Gsutier's compound her drops for coughs, colds
bronchItIs, asthmn, &C,


bronchitis, .sthmn, &c,
THESE invaluable compound herb drops have extraordinary
property Of immediately relieving coughs cods
difficulty OF breathing bronchitis asthma, and husknes Of the
throat.
Those who troubled with king throat
which deprves them Of night sr night by the
which proyokes will by using these drops find immediate
lief
The subscriber In presenting these drops public wishes
TO be expressly understood that he does not claim for them
miraculous properties does he them
string certificates although many
unsolicited and haerng from persons who hs~-
-used
These drops are composed OF s- .ipl, inrsd, D,o. -
resulting very efcacious in the cure OF diseases
-, colds and Of which, being rather nauseons in
s natural state, would deter many resortnQ TO hui
maae INTO candy Drops become palaabe without losing
any OF ther valuable properties.
ay heen approved and
neht members OF he Medical Faculty Of Washington city
Every lawyer clergyman public speaker vocalist should car.
cisins the voc Al organs. " ~ ''
PreP'red and for sale, Wholesale and retail, by
@. GAUTIER,
Ala Vile de Paris, No aS2 Penn Rv Washington D. O.
Or may be had Of the following agents. Stone corner
,m ana sueeh . Cisse, Georgetown John Bates,
AeHandna Dec 6-3awlm
The daily union., 1856-12-24
Proposals for Erecting the Custom house, &C..
at PIattSburgh, New York.
TREASURY DEPARTaEET,
Washington, December


Washington December TO- 1856.
PROPOSALS will be received at this department until the 18th
day OF February d. 1887 IL clock noon
S,euon once and author
and prepared said proposals
either whole building for the different kinds Of
work bills of parcels must in accompany each bid
each kind OF work. and the total carried
out; the
p0sas hereby invited parts thereof when deems the In
ierst requires department
th exclude bids whom there
lust believe will faithfully perform the contracts,
they have attempted 10 obtain by indeeuon and all bids
shall ba parties interest who do join the bids,
all bids that upon investigation are below fair price for the
work.
bidder unless details furnished the department OF the
the different kinds Of work and Materials which shall be
subject tho revision of the department. that may adopt the
ofihe bid the interest of the United states
Ninety Of The Of work done and materials de
iyeed according price asceaned
Of department. appointed for that
purpose, will paid from me the progresses aud
retained until The completion OF the contact and
cepunee the work. &c. by aforesaid and be forfeited
n the of non fuihlment ofconract.
will be awarded only builders and mechan
the assignment thereof of the Secretary
OF the Treasury, will be forfeiture OF the
proposal must be accompanied by written guarantee sign
cd by Two responsible persons 70 be 50 oy hs ~
S500 for the whole work. OF proporonate amount Tor
any bidder WILL when required his proposal be ac
and bond with and sufficient
for Its faithful performance.
Form certificate required will be furnished appi
cation the department.
Plans working drawings will be ready by the
la January when they be had application 10 the de
partmenl . 49,, =, ,
Nth the regliren saLs Of this advertisement.
be this department. addressed to the
ah6ug gA Cus,ou-AOuse opened O'Clock, p.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Dec l3-3awtlsFeb
The daily union., 1856-12-24
IMPORTANT TO COTTON PLANTERS,
BY which their incomes must be doubled.

THE undersigned and patent from
United Shtss for arrangement combination
converting
and machine
~ until Is ready for shipment or weaving.
The will be nj least
yarns bre pnbroken hnd uhnured by the
used and dis
and heavier
will The markets Of the world dstancing AL competition
advanced prices.
The prepared dispose OF privileges his
patent and planters complete
ructions how obtain machinery,
necessary paicularE application addressed to
Dec 6-2awlyf GEORGE @. HENRY, Mobile.
lIHy wiipe die when Madam Mounts Consumption
Destroyer handl nsverfailng cure, continued
broken Also remedy colds, Group
phthisic, Numbers In this
Ih and ah stous aPotbecay qC 7h and
References Rev. Mr.. Phelps, Rev Mr. Register minister at
Foundry. Certihcaie from Rev. James Hausan.
Dec 6-d2wft
aud 7th streets.
Circulars be obtained the seminary and at the principal
bookstores,
Rev. G. D. Cummins, Rector Trinity Church, Washington.
Hon. W. w. seaton, Washington,
Hon. Asa Birgs, United States Senate.
hon 4 4 Bfoyn, do
loo. b. n. Curtis United stntes Supreme Court,
Hon Hon. ". W soyse House Of Representative
RI Rev. 4. Potter b. D., Bishop of Peunsylyanrs.
r. Rev. Q. ?. mcivaIne, D. D., Bishop Of Ohio
Rev. G. N. Butler, u. D. Cincinnati
Dec, p-dinf
The daily union., 1856-12-24
Peremptory Sale.

ENTIRE STOCK OF CABINET FURNITURE OF GEORGE ].
HENKELB
No l73 Chosntd street, PhladsiphId
IN Tuesday, December 30, commencing
will without reserve, OF
cabinet furniture Of Geo j. enke declining
o n account OF IN health
The stock comprises all the latest French of drawing
dining library an bed portion
Importation and the baanc manufactured by Mr. Hnks for
sales, valuable
ed offered public sale in this country.
As Mr. Henkes compelled OF his heah give up
business every article win positively be sold without
Full particulars catalogues which be procured OF
NJ. THOMAS d SONS,
huctioneeTs, No. OF and SO south 4th st.,
Dec l7-4tsod Philadelphia.
The daily union., 1856-12-24
TO OUR SUBsCRIBERs.

The person will entered books unless
The payment Ofthe subscription be made In a0yshoe.
Distant Subscribers may forward money letter. the pOsa
Of which will be paid by and as assumed By ourselves
safe transmission.
The COUNTRY PA 'ER bish ui- weekly during the
sions Of Cong ess aud semi weekly during The
subscriptions for period less than year will be received
terms pTopOrtiOned TO the above annual rates.
DF-PosTMAsTERs authorized agents aud
by sending DAILY subscribers, with $50 sRcossd
yIvK sEMI-W WEEKLY subscribers, with S25 enclosed, will bS
uued a copy gratis
The daily union., 1856-12-24

IUV pnzes, amounting U
Tickets Sl0-halves s5-quarters 81 so.
Prizes paid in full, without deduction
Az orders addressed will be considered strictly conhdsn
uaI, with by Of mail
Notes Of all good banks taken u par. Address
EGERTON h BROTHER Regular Licensed Agents.
Boz l01 Baltimore Post ONCE, Baltimore, man land.
Dec l3-eoguf
The daily union., 1856-12-24
ONCE OF Egerton a. Brother,
EXCHANGE PLACE.


Maryland lottery, t be drawn on the Havana plan.
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY OF MARYLAND,
sKvEE,
be drawn Baltimore city Saturday, Dec 90 1856
Prizes amounting sl3 will be distributed according the
following splendid scheme:
1000 numbers-l 600 prizes.
Prizes payable in full, without deduction
One prize 10 every twenty tickets.
The daily union., 1856-12-24

tickets shares and certificates OF packages the
splendid lotteries will receive the attention, and
Of each drawing will be sent Immediately after IL
all who order from me. Address
?. j. BUCKEY, Agent,
Dec 1874 Wilmington, Del.
The daily union., 1856-12-24
WiIIards' Hotel.

J. Q. h II. A. WILLARD,
FsEssyivania qpepus and Fourtssnt4 stTsst,
Washington, b. 8.
The daily union., 1856-12-24

THALRERG's CONCEHr.--A few superior opera glasses
lust opening and At moderate prices.
Fancy Comb and rsrfumery Store, under National Hotel
Dec
The daily union., 1856-12-24
Splendid Schemes for January, 1857.
upentendence commissioners appointed
by the governor.
GREGORY Il MAURY, Managers

$4,000
Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE.
Glass G, for 1887.
To be drawn Wilmington, DEL, Saturday, January J, eo
76 number loIery-l3 drawn ballots.