The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-04

ed, and there was but little probability of a
choice. The Hon. Henry s. Foote is the
American nominee. Sanders and Ham
mond, both formerly Collectors for the Port
of San Francisco, had been indicted for
embezzling funds. There had been no
fighting in Oregon since the last accounts.
FROM NICARAGUA
From the Nicaraguense of the Goth ult.
we learn that Walker seems to be main
tanning his power with an even hand. Re-
cruits are coming in slowly from San
Francisco, New Orleans and New York.
While every citizen of Nicaragua (says
the Nicaraguense) recognizes the appSo-
priateness of the action taken by the Gov
ernment in suspending diplomatic relations
with the United States Government t, all
deplore the unfortunate position in which it
has placed the Hon. J. H. Wheeler. All
classes appreciate him as an officer and
gentleman, and on Thursday evening, when
it was ascertained what the action of the
| Government had been, all the different
bands in the city proceeded to his residence
and gave him serenade. The national
airs of the Union were performed, and
round of cheers administered. We regret
| to learn that the American Minister has been
indisposed during the last two days. 1t is
to be hoped he will soon be fully recovered
again.
10 ST Nnrfh T SrrhE loI TnoS,1
New York on the 25th ult. for San Juan,
| having 200 flibusters on board on their way
| to join the fortunes of the notorious Walker.
No arrests were made, but the greatest
excitement prevailed at the wharf from
which the steamer sailed.
| THE RICHMOND AND DANv1LLE RAIL
RoAD.-A bill authorizing an extension of
this railroad from Danville, through the
counties of Patrick, Henry, Carroll, &C.,
has been finally acted upon by both branches
of the Virginia Legislature, and passed in
to law. The work is to be constructed
by private subscriptions.
LOOK OUT FOR COUNTERFEITs.-Wes saw
a few days ago, one of those counterfeit
$40 notes on the Bank of Charlotte, which
have been heretofore described in this paper.
1t is dangerous counterfeit, requiring
considerable knowledge of bank notes to
detect it. This one came from one of the
upper counties, and we understand that
several others have been detected here.
p. S. Since the above was in type we
have seen another of these counterfeits,
which came from different county from
the first. We fear they are widely scat
tered Fayetteville Observer.
sg Official accounts of the revenue of
Great Britain for the year to 31st Decem-
Der, 1855, have just been published. The
income amounted to e63, 1854 ,6O5, and ex-
penditure to f84,5O5,78s, leaving a def
cheney on the year of over twenty one mil
| lions pounds sterling. The London press
es, after going over the various items, are
convinced that another loan of sixteen or
twenty million pounds must be Immediately
raised to meet current liabilities.
DEATH OF VERY OLD SERvANT.-An
old and much respected colored woman,
familiarly known as ''Old Aunt Nannie,"
died ON the 30th ult., near Powhatan Court
House, Virginia, at the advanced age of l27
years. Such a case of longevity is scarcely
on record. She was much respected for
piety by all who knew her. She was the
mother of 19 children, all of whom died at
old age.
D An old negro man, slave, belonging
to a gentleman in the vicinity of Westport,
Mo-, was asked whether he did not ''want
to go and live among the free State men in
Lawrence!" when he instantly replied:
''No 'spect not, massa, dis nigga been
raised 'mong quality-could'nt think of
gwying thar, sir, drother stay at home among
white folks"
U The New York Express says that
Garrison and other ".friends of freedom"
| have issued call for a convention in that
city, to meet in May next, ''to dispute the
divine authority of the Holy Scriptures"
| What next will these fanatics seek to abol-
| ish!
IA writer in New York paper speaks
of lady who wears upon one dress a full
mile Of fringe trimming Another young
lady in New York has adorned single dress
with seren hundred and fifty yards ofribbon.
Truly, this is carrying extravaganza in dress
to great lengths!
A NOBLE BoY.-A little fellow, not more
than FIVE years old, hearing some gentle
men at his fathers table discussing the fa-
miliar line IAN honest man is the noblest
work of God" said he knew it wasn't true
his mother was better than any man that
ever was made.