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Col. BENTON AND SLAVERY IN Missouri,
COL Benton, in letter to the National
Iatsligsncsr, denies the statement made by
Mr.. Greeley at the Pittsburg convention,
that be was in favor of abolishing slavery
in the state of Missouri He says;-
ut so happeus that there is clause in
the constitution of the state Of Missouri
which forbids the legislature to emancipate
slaves without the consent Of their owners;
and il further so happens that was much
instrumental (though not member Of the
convention) in getting that clause put ip,
and for the express purpose of keeping slaU-
cry agitation out Of tie STATE"
, 1856-05-02

bG-We learn from Mr. SAMUEL CROCKETT,
of Island county, who visited this place
last week, that the Indians on the Island
and vicinity, remain quiet and are busily
engoged in putting in their potatoe crop.
He also informs us, that volcanic erup-
tion appears recently to have taken place
in Mt CBaker-that dense smoke had, fol
sever Al weeks, completely shrouded the
summit of the mountain.
, 1856-05-02

The FIRST PAcE.-Wei invite the especial
attention of our readers to the letter oil
Gov. CURRY, of Oregon, addressed to the
Secretary of War, relative to the existing
Indian war in this and Oregon Territory,
and the course pursued by Gen. Wool in
the premises. 1t will be found 10 be q con.
else, able and uDexceptionable document,
and cannot fail fully to meet public expec-
tation. The letter is creditable as to ability,
frankness and frmness, and is as ample in
yindication of the authorities Of both Ter
ritories for the course pursued by them in
the prosecution of the Indian war, as it is
condemnatory of the imbecility of General
Wool in reference thereto.
For particulars of the present state Of
affairs in Kansas, read the Proclamation Of
the President, and other article on the first
page.
An article from the San Francisco 1OtcH
Talk, headed" Have we an Indian War,
on the same page, is somewhat indicative
of the present impression and feeling of the
press of that city. The lone of the San
Francisco press has very materially changed
in reference to our Indian affairs, within
the last few weeks. The fact is being
pretty well established in California, that
there really is an Indian war in this direc'
ton.
, 1856-05-02

D6~ Within few weeks past, the hos
tile Indians have become singularly en-
boldened, and make no hesitation in visit
ing the Nisqually plains, in small parties,
kill cattle, which, to prevent alarm, they
accomplish by means Of spears, and steal
ing horses from the bands Of the settlers,
and packing them with meat, make their
way back to the timber-ambuscad
through the uhderbrush up the rivers, and
along the numerous blind trails leading to
their large ehcampments.
One day last week, Maj. MAxoN, with a
detachment Of his command, whilst on q
scout in the neighborhood Of the Muck,
found two beeves which had been recently
killed, in the manner above referred 10,
still freshly bleeding. Subsequently, the
carcasses Of some four others were found
in the same vicinity. In this way the hos
tiles manage to provision themselves, to a
considerable extent, and keep themselves
in fighting order
, 1856-05-02

~ We are indebted to STuART's ex-
press, which arrived here on Wednesday
for papers from the Atlantic cities up to
March 22d. ',... ... @
To Wells, Fargo & Co., through their
agent, at this place, Mr.. S. WILLIAMS, we
are indebted for files of papers Of like
date. ....
, 1856-05-02


"In these estimates it will be perceived
that no state is put down as doubtful This
is done in order to give the probable re-
suits in complete aud definite shape, and
as strongly as possible against the demo-
cratic party Otherwise Maine, New
Hampshire, Michigan, Connecticut and
Wisconsin might have been as safely plac-
ed among the doubtful or even democratic
states, as for the Niger WoRsHIPPERs, be-
cause the nomination of Mr.. Fillmore d.
vides the anti-democrstic opposition forces
between him and the Seward alliance in all
the northern states, whether there are any
available remains Of the old conservative
whig party in existence.
AT our last fall election the American
party carried their state ticket by some
$4,000 plurality; but this was chiefly done
upon the merits Of Live Oak George" as
the presumptive American candidate for
succession. His antecedents are domocrat-
10 and hence the fusion of some forty odd
thousand hard shell democrats with the
know nothings last November. These for
ty thousand hards will most probably fuse
again with the outstanding hards and softs
as they did in 1852, in expectation of a
new and equitable division of the spoils, or
perhaps 60 for some independent candidate.
We conclude, therefore, that the nomina-
, 1856-05-02

ton OF Mr.. Fillmore, prina fdeis, throws
New York into the democratic scale.
"As far as Mr.. Fillmore is concerned, we
consider the four states conceded to him, as
matters stand, liberal allowance
, 1856-05-02

To DsIiRquents-U. s. scTiP.-Those indebted
to the Pioneer 4 Democrat Office for subscription or
advertising are informed that U. S. Scrip will be Ia
ken at par in payment of old debts, or even to settle
accounts to date-4th April, Sc.
, 1856-05-02

Legal AdVertIseInents.-After this date, (APri
L. 5s) no legal advertisement will be inserted in this
paper unless It Is accompanied by the cash.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN
PHILADELPHIA

We announced last week the glorious
Democratic victory in Philadelphia. The
Pe"nsylranian of Wednesday SAYS:
1--WE have made a clean sweep of the
cIty-Mayor, Solicitor, Comptroller, Re-
ceiVer of Taxes, and City Commissioner
and the ''birth- place of Know N othingism
has become its grave The country owes
this victory to the Democratic party: but
1t Is due to the conservative Wings to saw
that they acted in perfect harmony with the
Democracy; for they both now stand, to all
lntents and purposes, upon the same political
platform. We extend to them the right
hand of fellowship for their noble BEARING
on yesterday. All who have contributed to
this unparalleled success observe well If
their country"
'Who in this land of liberty would have
supposed before the fact appeared, that q
miserable organization like that of the secra+
order could have dominated an INTELLIGENT
population like that which Pbiladelnbia
contains But such is the fact. The world
In many OF its epOchs, has exhibited such
examples and they have in every instance
tended to purify the political atmosphere.
However depressing they may be for the
moment they improve public opinion, and
direct it to more just appreciation of right
and justice.
1.-The scene in front of our Office. on the
evening of the election, was one of the
widest Observation-Disclosures after dele
CATION from the different wards passing with
e1ulting shouts of victory, accompanied
oy music and bearing transparencies with
quaint and appropriate devices. At about
ii o'clock the different delegations, learn |
ing that Hon. Richard Vaux and William |
A. Porter were at the Merchants Hotel.
wendell their way to that quarter of the
city, and were addressed by those gentle
men, The majority is upwards of 1000.
showing democratic gain of more than
lO'OOO within the last two years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
LATEST FROM cAL1roRNr.

The steamer Empire City," at N,-
York, brings California dates to the o.,
April. The Indian war in Oregon coptiOn.'
A body of regular troops had been defe,t.l
with loss of twenty killed. The India,
had captured and burned the cascades an
massacred several of the whites. tw.,
reported that body of 1000 Indians wo,.
approaching the Dales from the North
Several fights were reported, in which tbo
whites were generally victorious. In Wash.
ington Territory the Indians were breakiD,
out on the white settlers in every direction
Col. ID. Buchanan had defeated the Indian,
on Rogue river, and relieved the citizensD
that vicinity. There is nothing important
from Central America. The Panama paper
are filled with official correspondence be.
tween the dignitaries of State, steambo,,
commanders and others with reference fl
the late outrage on the Isthmus. There il
from Nicaragua. The George Law
has also arrived at New York bringing sn
passengers and $l,7OO,OOO in gold. A
severe accident happened to the George
Laws outward passengers, on the Panam,
by which 80 persons were killed
and over so injured. The citizens of Panam,
had formed guard for the protection Of
property, and the Governor had placed
torce at the disposal of the railway.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
FROM EUROPE

The arrival of the steamer Asia, a, n.
York, brings advices to the Sd ,nsts- we"
Cotton had declined I'd. on lower ~~us
while better qualities were firm. Ss,s '
the week $4,000 bales, including 1000 q
spectators, and $500 to exporters y
Orleans ID; Middling 6 Sled; Fair IN, : ~
3d.; Middling 81 6 3-16d. Wheat 'a1 ',
vanced I'd. Corn slightly lower. ~ W
advanced Cd. Is. Consols 92I r. wv
British Parliament, Mr.. Whiteside,s m...
censuring the Ministry for the fall Of p wv
was lost by 127 majority.
Lord Clarendon's letter, in answerto,,
Marcy's letter of December 2eth, had h..
laid before Parliament. The London n. y
News says the demand for CramptoO,s
call is an invitation to the British Oak.
to degrade itself for the amusement .''
qualification of the American Goyerr.N'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY.

We learn from the Raleigh Standard that
the Medical Society of North Carolina COM
menced its seventh annual session in Raj
eigh, On Tuesday last, in the Supreme
Court room in the Capitol; and adjourned
ca Thursday evening. On Wednesday, at
~ o'clock, the annual address was deliver
ed in the Senate chamber, before the mem
bers of the Society and visitors. by DIR. Ed
ward Warren, of EdentOn. The subject of
the address was, the Medical Profession,
lis character, its history, and progress. Dis
cussions upon a variety of subjects took
place, and were participated in by a num-
Der of gentlemen. The officers of the So
ciety for the present year are as follows
DIR. johnson, of Raleigh, President; DR..
Gibson, of Concord, DIR. Manson of Gran
vile, DIR. Whitehead, Of Rowan, and DIR.
Faison, of Duplin, Vice Presidents; DR.. w.
e. Thomas, Wilmington, Secretary; DIR.
j. b. Dunn, of Wake, Treasurer. The
next annual address will be delivered by
DIR. S. S. Satchwell, of New Hanover. The
following gentlemen were appointed dele
gates to the American Medical Associa-
ton Drs. Manson, Faison, Pittman, Ma
bry, Dickson. Satchwell, Mckee, Warren,
Macon, Pow, Kelly, Henderson, and p. p.
Peace. On Wednesday evening the men,
bers of the Society, with number of invit-
ed guests, Partook Of a banquet at the Var
borough House, which was given by the
physicians of Raleigh to the members of
the Society. The next annual meeting of
the Society will be held in the town of Ed
enton, on the second Tuesday in April, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
TEACHERS CONVENTION,

| A district Convention of Teachers and
the friends of education, was held at Colds
| borO' on Wednesday the 9TH inst, VIM. X.
Lane, Esq, in the Chair, and VIM. Robin
son Secretary.
The object of the Convention was stated
to be to unite teachers of all schools and
grades and the friends of education, gener-
ally, throughout the State, in one homoge-
neous, working body. for the cause of Ed
ucation. After progressing as far as in its
power towards the accomplishment of this
object, the Convention appointed a Com
mittee to make arrangements for holding
general Convention at such times and
places as the Committee may designate, to
cOnsider-first the best method of uniting
the teachers of Classical and Common
Schools and the friends of education in sys-
tematic efforts to promote the cause of gem
eral intelligence throughout the State. Sc
cOndly: the best method of increasing the
number and efficiency of Common School
teachers. Thirdly: OH School Architec-
ture. Fourthly: on School discipline
Filthy: on the best method of imparting
instruction in Schools.
The Convention, during its sittings, was
addressed by C. H. Wiley, Superin tendent
of Common Schools, Rev. Il. Graves, of
Warrenton, Rev. w. Gloss, Salisbury, and
other distinguished speakers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
ONGR ES s.

MAY 12.-In the House, the speaker
announced the first business in order to be
MIR. Clingman's resolution for the better
protection of American citizens on transit
across the Isthmus of Panama. Mr.. Cling
man asked its postpOnement to day GER
tain. He understood that the information
called for relative to the Panama outrage
would be sent in tomorrow or next day.
MIR. Campbell, of Ohio, said he had no OBJ
lection if he could offer substitute request
ing the President to negotiate through the
department of State with Great Britain for
the acquisition of Canada, and all other
British and Russian possessions on this con-
tinent; and with Spain for the acquisition
OF Cuba, consistent with her honor, and the
consent of the people thereof, providing that
II said possessions be annexed there shall
be neither slavery or involuntary servitude
| except for crime. Mr.. Faulkner asked Mr..
Clingman what objection he could have to
his resolution being referred to the COM
mittee on foreign affairs. Mr.. Clingman
replied that he had none-that committee
had the subject under consideration, but he
doubted whether they would be able to re-
port tor the next two months, owing to other
committees having precedence.
MAY l3.-ln the Senate, on motion of
MIR. Fish, the Secretary of ar was directed
to report to the Senate an estimate for the
removal of the rocks at Hurlgate, New
York, so as to admit the passage of vessels
OF war and the largest size merchant men.
MIR. Fish gave notice that he would shortly
introduce bill to carry out that object.
The report of the committee of conference
on the deficiency bill was agreed to. An
appropriation for engravings of the Pacific
Kali Road route, was retained, and that for
the District Of Columbia was omitted; also
three or four hundred thousand dollars of
army appropriations and many others. Mr..
Cass concluded his speech on Kansas affairs.
lie said, the South does not interfere with
the social institutions of the North, and if
the North followed her example, we would !
De happy and cOntented people, and con- |
tnue' as now, the freest on the face of the |
globe. The Senate then adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Jones, of Pennsylvania,
made speech in defence of Mr.. Buchanan,
and in reply to the attack of Mr.. Fuller, on
Saturday. The report of the committee Of
Conference on the deficiency bill was finally
adopted and the bill passed. Mr. Evans, of
Texas made speech condemnatory of the
Black Republican party, and appealing to
the South to form an unbroken phalanx for
the defence of her institutions. He also
defended Walker and the emigrants to
Nicaragua. Two hundred and ten thousand
copies of the agricultural portion of the
Patent Office report were ordered to be ,
printed. The House then adjourned. I
May 14.-In the Senate, Mr.. CLAYTON {
lenied the truth of certain statements mr.
'orting to Il an extract from despatch It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
PAYING THE PIPER.

1t is estimated that the cost of the pa
two years s, war in the East, to the thr
principal Powers engaged therein, is eigi
tee" hundred millions Of dollars! This
more than twice the whole value of tb
estate real and personal, of the city d
New York. War is no doubt pret
P"stime' but little costly. Eighteen hui
bred millions! What might it not haH
achieved in battles of Peace! How m1d
happiness would it have afforded in the wr
OF charity to the suffering poor and aflict@
of the world!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

I from Mr. Champion to Lord CLARENDON 10
the effect that he (Clayton) before the sign
ing of the treaty of 1850. admitted Eng
lands right to the possession of the Bay
Islands. Mr.. Cass sustained Mr.. Clayton's
views, saying, "Britain being repeatedly
driven from one point of defence had taken
refuge behind another The Senate re-
fused to reconsider the Iowa Land Bill.
In the House, Mr.. Bennett of New York,
from the committee ON public lands, report
ed bill granting one million of acres of
land to Florida, in aid of three railroads,
embracing five hundred miles in length
Mr.. Bennett moved the previous question.
In reply to question, Mr.. Bennett said the
committee intend reporting similar bills for
railroads in Michigan, Louisiana, MISSISSIPPI
pi, Alabama and Wisconsin, requiring about
six millions of acres of land. An unsuc-
cessful motion was made to lay the bill on
the table. The Florida Land Bill was pass
ed. The Washington Election Bill was
considered.
MAY 15.-The Senate to-day passed the
House bill granting alternate sections of
land to the Florida and Alabama railroads.
A message was received from President
Pierce relative to the routes of transit be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific, and in re-
gard to the general condition of Nicaraguan
affairs. After the message was read, Mr..
Weller sustained the action of the Admin
istration, and reviewed General Walkers
history-his invitation to and advent into
Nicaragua. He spoke warmly and feeling
ly. Mr.. Crittenden followed, and denounced
the action of the Executive. He asserted
in the course of his remarks that in less
than ten days after the intelligence of the
acknowledgment of the independence of
Nicaragua was received in Europe, our
country would be involved in war in conse-
quence. The Senate adjourned at the con-
clusion of Mr.. C.'s speech.
In the House, Mr.. Knowlton offered a
preamble covering an account of the recent
killing of Thomas Heating by Mr.. Norbert,
member of the House. setting forth that
the Constitution gives the House the power |
to punish its members for disorderly con-
duct, and with the concurrence of two |
thirds, to expel a member. After discus
sion, the whole subject was laid on the ia
BILE, by vote of 70 to 20. After some de-
bate the bill governing the municipal cleo
tions in Washington was passed. The
Presidents message on Nicaraguan affairs
was then received, and shortly after the
House adjourned.
May 16.-In the Senate, a resolution was
adopted, directieg experiments to be made
at the Mint, with view to detect and pre-
vent the unlawful deterioration of COINS
The Naval Board was discussed, and then
the Senate adjourned.
The House is now engaged in the Court
'f Claims budget. The rule was adopted
hat all bills from the Court of Claims be
'eferred to the Committee on Claims, and
he commit ee be allowed to report every
friday. The Deficiency Bill was APPROX
ID by the President to-day. The disburse-
nents will commence on Monday next
Both houses of Congress adjourned until
1onday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

established the Independent Treasury
And now, after ten years experience, in
| both peace and war, he would be bold
| man who dared advocate the repeal of the
Independent Treasury, and the restoration
| of the Government deposits to the banks of
the country.
The opposition were once the peculiar
friends of high protective tariff. It was
inscribed upon their banners, engrafted into
their creeds, and Incorporated into their
platforms. But the Democracy denounced
the policy as unequal and unjust; as OPP
pressiye TO the poor, and protective only to
the rich. The warfare was long and bitter.
The substitution of tariff for revenue was
denounced by the opposition 8 ruinous in
tho eAtreme to the country. The Demo-
cracy however triumphed. The high pro-
tective tariff was repealed, and tariff for
revenue substituted For ten years this
Democratic measure has been in operation.
During that time we have prosecuted a
foreign war to successful and glorious
termination, and still we have an OVERLOOKING
treasury. During that time the prosperity
of the whole country has been unequaled
in the past history of the world.
= But trespass upon your time, and weary
your patience by particularizing any further
the peculiar and distinctive measures of
policy of the opposition. The repeal of the
Bankrupt Law, and the law distributing the
Of kJ,o 10 &c a.
among the several States, wiped from your
national statute books the last vestige of
opposition policy. Democratic measures
have become the fixed and settled policy
of the country.
Am claiming then too much, Mr.. Presi-
dent, when 1 say that it is the Democracy
who have unrolled the map of Empire, until
the American Union extends from the
waters of the gulf of st. Lawrence to the
gulf of Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the
Pacific oceans.
Am claiming too much, when 1 say that
it is the Democratic party who have main
tanned your national honor during the prose-
cution of every war since tho days of The
Revolution; and that to the Democracy we
are indebted for the high position we have
taken among the nations of the earth!
Again, | ask, am l claiming too much
when, after searching the past records of
the country, I say that to the Democratic
party we are indebted for those measures of
Internal policy which have made us not
'nly the most prosperous people upon the
ace of the globe, but the envy and admira-
ion of the whole world!
Such, Mr.. President, in a few words, has
'een the past history of the Democratic
party. For more than half century, with |
he exception of two periods of four years
ZACH, it has been in the ascendancy. It's
policy has been, and still is identified with
he best interests the country. Its course
las ever been progressive and onward. 1t
AS triumphed over all opposition, no
natter by what name that opposition may
ave been denominated; and to-day it
lands before the American people, en-
cared by the recollection of the past, and
caring the hopes of the future. Well may
be the pride and boast of any man to say,
AM A DENOCRAT