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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
DEATH OF COMMODORE MORRIS.

1t is with profound regret, says the
National Intell;gencer, that we have to an
nounce the death of Commodore Charles
Morris, senior retained officer of the United
States Navy. He expired at half-past four
o'clock yesterday afternoon, at his resi-
dence in Washington, of inflammation OF the
lungs, in the I'D year of his age. Com
modore Morris entered the Navy in 1922
and was, in the year 1913, for gallant and
distinguished services, promoted to the
rank which he held at the time of his death.
His eminent services and his high standing
in the Navy are indelibly recorded in the
history of his country, and are known to all.
It may be added to his honor, on the I'M
varying testimony of his brother officers
and withou< disparagement to any OF the
gallant men who adorn the ranks OF our
NAVY, that Commodore Morris, at the time
cf his death, was, in all the varied qualities
which constitute excellence in his profess
sion, the ablest naval commander in the
world. Nothing ever turned him from the
line of duty, and when, at the end of fifty
seven wears, he reached the highest point
of professional honor, he might truly have
said, II have gained the palm, but not with
out labor"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
For the Western Democra
CHARLOTTE & S. c. RAILROAD

MIR. EDITOR IL know, sir, that you take
a deep interest i'll whatever concerns the
prosperity of this town; and are willing b
contribute whatever you can to secare it,
1t is known to you that the Charlotte and
South Carolina Rail Road has been te
means of building us up, and to the judi.
ciOus management of its affairs in future
much depends. Charleston, for the present
is our market, and to reach it We must pas
over this Road. How necessary then is
to effect such direction of it as to nsur.
safe speedy, and cheap transit over it
To do so, sir, W must have thorough bu.
siness man at the head of it-and it would
greatly benefit us if he could be citizen O
this place.
have been informed that Mr.. Palmer ha
declined to be u candidate for recollection
and that the friends of the Road have spr
ken OF William Johnston, Esq, as his sac
cessor. A gentleman better qualified f.
the post could not be selected, and We b.
lieve his election would be hailed with Ga
tihcation by very large majority of d.
North Carolina Stockholders, and by una
unity i'll the community. Mr.. Johnston hH
been controlling large amount of money to-
many years, and has established reputa
ton of safe and expert fnancier. lie h'
practical man, and has had large cxpen
ence in similar situations. By his chorp
he greatly contributed to raise the stock Il
the Statesville Plank Road, and by his en-
ergy, tact, and knowledge of the value o.
work, while its President, pushed forwaF
the enterprise to completion in SO short 3
time and at so little cost, as to meet th
thanks of all interested in it.
Mr. Johnston is man of sound judgmen;
good common sense, and of high character
and with him as President this Road will re
ceive the confidence of the whole commun'
ity.
The election comes off tomorrow, at Chez
ter, and happy will it be for this town if b.
friends should be able to make him Pres
dent. A MERCHANT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
FROM CALIFORNIA.

The following items of news we gather
from the late arriyals from California:
The total number of Lynch law exeou-
tions nCalifornia during the year was forty
eight, of which nineteen were on charge of
murder, twenty five on charge of theft, one
for rape, one for arson, and to Indians
charged with being spies. There were nine
executions, all for murder, accordingto sta
tute law. In 1855 there were 53S homicides,
of which 1873 were Indians, 80 Cinnamon, 3
negroes, 81 Spaniards, and 276 other whites.
Some addition-amounting to about Is or
90, must be added to this calendar after the
receipt of news from all parts of the State
to the end Of the year.
During 1855, there were l79 applications
for the benefit of the insolvent act in
San Francisco; and the applicants. eestim ,aat -
bilities at Sc, 81, 827-leaving deficiency
of $6,858,65
The gold exported during the year, as
shown by the custom-house books, was $45,-
182, 63I.
During the year these were 267 marriages
in San Francisco, 70 applicants for divorce,
and Al divorces granted.
The loss by fire in the State during the
year is estimated at 5000, 500.
A difficulty occurred few days since at
Bidwell's Ranch, resulting in the death of
five Indians and one white man. The In
dams came into a store kept by Mr.. Joseph
Schaeffer, and asked for some flour, and
demanded it without payment. Upon be-
ing refused they Immediately shot him down
and killed him. The white residents in the
neighborhood gathered together and pur-
sued the murderers and succeeded in killing
five of them.
The exports Of wheat during the past year
has been quite large, equivalent to 1866
barrels of -four. Australia and New York
have furnished our principal markets for
surplus breadstuffs. The total amount of
wheat raised in this State during the past
year is estimated as high as $685., 444 bush
els. A much larger amount will doubtless
be produced this year.
RAILROADS IN CALIFoRNIA.-The first
railroad in California is in process of con-
struction, and eighteen miles of track had
been laid at the date of the last mail steam
er's departure from San Francisco. The
road is called the Sacramento valley
Four miles of the track only are required to
be laid to complete it to its temporary up
per terminus. Several other lines to vari-
Gus places have been projected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
SENATOR FooMBs IN BOSTON.

The Hon. Robert Toombs, of Georgia,
agreeably to invitation, lectured on We'd
nesday night last, at fremont Temple
Boston. He was introduced to the audience
by the Hon. William Appleton, whose guest
he was, end spoke at considerable length
giving his views on the subject Of slavery
fairly and without equivoeatiop; end while
advancing no extreme opinions, taking the
position that should be assumed by every
Southerner. A few ill-mannered individ-
uals attempted the FOOLS imitation of a
useful denizen of the poultry yard, but the
sounds were drowned by the hearty applause
of the lecturer. Altogether the lecture APP
pears to have been very well received con-
sidering the locality, and the extreme views
generally held in that region upon the sub
iect of the ''peculiar institution"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
For the Democrat
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS

In these days of moral-reform so called,
improvement run mad, and pseudo-philan-
thropy, good and true men look with dis
trust upon whatever dogmatically pretends
to interfere with the settled order of the
social economy. This is well. To see
whether proposed scheme is really radi-
cal improvements ''try the spirits" is
not only the right, but the duty of every
freeman.
To start any new theory, to herald forth
any great discovery, or to claim the praise
of moving the public mind, is not the OBJ
ject of this article; but humbly to call back
known, but too often lost sight of; and, if
possible, call forth the efforts of some point
cd pen in favor Of what underlies the whole
structure of morals as well as freedom in a
political point of view. 1t is from the con-
viction that something needs be dOne-that
much must be done before cOmmon-school
education can be anything more with us
than a system of the most degrading en-
piricism on the part of the teacher--on that
of the taught q demoralizing, dementing
and enfeebling process, that presume to
say anything. This sounds like an alarm
ing knell to the hopes of those who think
we are on the high-road to perfection. If
such will show evidence to the contrary, /
will then admit my error. But l would
inquire, who are our common school teach
ers Are they not those, at least in ma
jority of cases, who have no other resource,
nor fit for any other occupation
And why, let me ask, are they such men!
Is it not because their remuneration is just
such as no other class of men will submit
to! Now it is freely admitted that the
teacher should not be man who makes
money his sole object (for he should have
the spirit of his caIling,) yet he should be
supPorted-supported in such manner as to
feel that his labors are appreciated, When
men feel the Importance of education; when
they learn to rely on themselves; when
they are as careful with regard to the quail
fications Fof their teachers, moral as well
as literary, as they are about those OF their
blacksmiths, overseers, clerks, &c. &c,
and will pay them as literally and with as
little delay as they do their tailors, tobac-
conists, and grog-venders, then we will have
schools worthy the name. we sometimes
hear men talking in high strains of the
blessings Of EDUCATION: indeed, SO popular
has this become, in theory, that you seldom
meet man who will not, when it suits his
purpose, descant for hours together of the
mighty Importance of this instrument of
good. But can you believe that he is in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
From the EdgefeId Advertiser
HONORABLE MENTION OF THE
SERVICES OF MAI. HILL.

MR.. EDITOR Il am astOnished that South
Carolina, so just mother, and one so dis
eliminating, should, in the bestowal of her
rewards of valor entirely overlook one a.
mong the most meritorious of her sons. [
allude to Major Hill-Harvy, or D. H. Hill,
formerly of York District, and brother of
the State Reporter, VIM Hill.
He left Mt. Enon Academy, in Edgefeld
District, about the year 1888, and entered
the West Point Military School, in which
he held an honorable stand until he gradu-
ated. Thence he joined the regular army,
and believe was with it in all it's early OPP
erations On the Rio Grande.
The first time I saw him after he left Mt.
Enon, was at the stOrming of Contreras-
and the flag that soonest foated over the
ramparts of the enemy, and soonest emerg=
ed from his Notifications in pursuit of a fly
ing army, was flag borne by the Company
Lieut.. Hill commanded, at the head and in
front of which he bore himself continually,
through the whole bloody day Of the Goth
August. His Regiment, the Bird Artillery,
[ think, was of the storming party in Smith,
(Twigg's) Division, and his command was
the Color Company of the Regiment.
For his behavior on this occasion, at the
recommendation of General Riley, under
whose immediate eye he fought, he was bre-
vetted Captain. He was afterwards second
in command of Twiggs storming party at
Chapultepec, and again so distinguished
himself by courage and conduct, as to win
the brevet of Major-and the higher dis
tinction of the enthusiastic admiration of ma
ny of the best officers of the army. If am
correctly informed, Major Hill was i'll near
ly every important Or perilous engagement
of the Mexican war, and made conspicuous
the virtues of his professions, wherever he
had an opportunity for their display.
At the close of the war, having been cap
tured, not byan enemy, he resigned his COM
mission in the army, with his laurels IN
tarnished and BECAME Professor in Da-
wilson College, N. c., which institution
now enjoys the benefit of his genius and
high attainments. The sword which flashed
at Contreras and Chapultepec, it is true,
now rests in the repose of peace, and time
may wear its edge away; but it would be
most appropriate for his native State to give
him another. 1 know he would preserve
that with flial care, and another war may
summon to the field all the mettle and chiv-
airy of the nation. Why shonld we forget,
will not say, 1.-THE nohlest Roman of them
ALI" AN OFFICER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
THE ANTEcEDENTS OF A MIN1S-

4 short time often works great changes
in individual history and station. Not many
years since, says the Detroit AdrertiSer, q
few young men left the Western States for
Mexico, and among them was one Mr.
Tmdall, who had been resident of Oxford
Oakland county, Michigan, where his re-
latives reside. On their way they fell in
and became known to one Parker II. French,
who joined them and created a very favora-
Bile impression in his own favor, by his
affable manner and conviviality of DISPOSE
ton. They travelled along together, French
gave a hourishing account of himself, his
resources and prospects, and in the end
persuaded his fellow travellers to loan him
all their money, with WHICH he bought mules
ia take out on speculation. He gave them
his drafts on banking houses IN philadelphia
and New York, but unable to keep his own
counsel, told an intimate friend in conf
dence, that the drawees would have a good
time getting their pay upon them. This
put the emigrants on their guard, and having
no other means to reimburse themselves of
the money of which they had been swindled,
they took possession of the mules. French
left them, and they saw nothing more of
him for several weeks, when one night when
they were on their way from Vera Cruz to
the city of Mexico, they were surprised and
attacked by band of Mexican rancheros,
with French at the head. They escaped
with their lives, but lost most of their pro-
perry in mules and baggage. Tindall shot
French twice in the body, and left him for
dead, upon the ground, supposing that was
the end of him. The next news he had of
him, French gss full Minister to the United
States, from that independent government
of Nicaragua. So goes the world
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05

The Horld Surrounded by the Stars dpd
St7PcS.-The American tonnage of this
country now figures up 100000 tons, and
will make the very respectable feet of 5,4OO
ships of 1000 tons each. And if the tom
mage of the feet be figured out in Yankee
clippers of 200 tons each, and be placed on
the equatorial line round this globe, each
skipper may speak the next in line, by rails
ing his voice a little above the ordinary
pitch on shipboard, round the whole cifcun-
ference of the globe. War would be ter
rible calamity to this immense feet, and
England would not fare better with her
commercial marine of 100000, but little
less than our own Precedence Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
BRITISH VIEW OF THE CONTEST
FOR SPEAKER
FROM THE LONDON NEWS.

FROM THE LONDON NEWS.
This obstinate contest is good sign of
the prosperous condition of the United
States, both in their foreign and domestic
relations. Did an enemy stand at their
gates, were a commercial crisis impending,
the election of Speaker would not be spun
out to such length. All other considera-
tons would be flung to the winds III order
that Congress might proceed without delay
to concert measures for averting the danger.
But the United States have peace within their
borders and beyond them. With ample
elbOw-room i'll their extensive and thinly-
populated territory, with an ample field of
remunerative employment for a thousand
times the capital and labor they can COM
mand, men have no temptation to civil
broils; and, unless they force a quarrel on
some foreign nation, no people or govern
ment have anything to gain by attacking
them. The annual meetings of their Re-
representatives. arc devoted to routine bust
ness, which might stand over for year or
two without seriously injuring them. They
are the political locus-ea Of the modern
world; they can afford to indulge in leisure
and procrastination. FeIiccs 81 bona Sud
nOrint. The nations of the Old World have
the wolf constantly at the door, and must
dearly abide any moment of precious time
they let slip.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05

LARGE TAX PAYERs.-A good deal of
notoriety has been given to the fact that
n. Longworth of Cincinnati, pays over
S2i 900 of taxes annually. The st. Louis
Republican states that the tax of James II.
Lucas, Esq, of the banking house of Lucas
& simonds, for the year 1855 was s25, 439.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05

ANOTHER BLACK REPUBLICA Mt is ru-
mored that Faustin Solouque, the black
prince of Hayti, who, with his thirty thou
sand mighty and Puissant blacks, were
shockingly whipped by handful of Domin-
leans, may come for an asylum to this
country. We congratulate the Black Re-
publican party upon SO distinguished and
important an accession to their strength. =
IN Y. Day Book.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05
THE SEMINoLES TO BE REMOVED.

We are gratified to learn from the Flori-
dian and Journal, that the Secretary of
War has issued instructions to Col Munroe
for the prompt removal of the Indians from
Florida. Gov. Broome has been authorized
to receive and tender to Col. Munroe, for
immediate service, five companies Of yolun-
teers. Four, commanded by Messrs. Ken
drick, Durrance, Sparkman, and Hooker,
respectively, have already been received.
Captain Johnson's company, of Sumpter
county, we learn, had been received by
Colonel Munroe, Immediately upon the
happening of the recent Indian outbreak.
Gen. Davis and Gov. Broome des erve the
highest commendatiQn for their prompt
action in the matter.
THE HERMITAGE.-Last week, the COM
mittee in the Tennessee Legislature ap-
pointed to examine the Hermitage General
Jackson's) property, and report what it
could be purchased for, presented through
the Chairman two reports. The majority
report states that 400 acres, INCLUDING the
buildings, tomb of Gen. jackson, &C., can
be purchased for $4,000, and the whole
estate for $4,000; and recommends the
purchase of the whole or part Of the pro-
perty. The minority report expressed an
opinion whether the State should purchase
the whole or part of the estate.
y There arc fourteen female physicians
now practising in Boston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05

q Ex-Governor Walker, of Louisiana,
died at New Orleans on the Oath ult.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-05

y There are fourteen female physician
now practising in Boston.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-03
VaDIINS!
Family Grocerv.
MORSE& CONNEI.LEY


IIAVl. noyy n uil stock al all kinds OF family
l sr"c-I-s. which thy Offering 20 thu
subtle tn rrsoni'!,' prlr"- The 'ID-s W!h
adjust ct. Their stock c"u>s - IN p1rt OF The ol-
All Kinds of sug7rs and cnnGie.,
I1va. Mocha ttio, AMI La2uIra coffee,
Young Tyson, Imperial, gun powder, ard D ack
t-a-.
All kind. Of .pl .es and cnocoi1rp.
Plckl -. tomato. walnut, AZ. Mushroom ca'sup.
Iuhn Bull, Woro-- -lfe. wa mt, AMI larry
sauce,
French. Eng'isl AMI American 'uustards,
Al kinds AT extracts tor tiayO IHg.
Picked and iI--h oysters ui holsters sartines.
Tomatoes and beans, PAT up IN cans hrrnrticaiiy
sealed,
Pearl -ago, pearl blr~y, rermiclii, m1caroni, aud
rice,
Flour OF ric. and basinr pow I-rs,
Tapora. trrina, I-iug Gir--, aui Irish moss.
Cocoa. e Drl starch. iut ,r,gpl cole,
CuraU, Irliy; gIugrr, prnch, and crab -aPp'"
preserves,
All sind. oi family and fancy soaps.
G.. rhrs. hair, shoe. whtr"ash, and horse
brushes.
\ iarge .tock 81 wooi-n and stone ware,
Sperm star, aud taiiow canl!rs,
Pepper sure and o.iv- otis.
Pr1ne-. r,'-n-. tr''I prlcb-, 1li apples.
tTraln OF rauIr, ia, an -illErlI..,
Lrm"n-, oranS-z, hgs, aud ctrons,
-. aHi -hor,
Fig ua,gsa .ea. visit, fine cut, tretoil, and pa
Sc0lchInd NIccaboy snuff.
LIgtFs @; al HInds a nj pgIcrs,
Western hr-rTv- cirtes-, butter and eggs,
Sugar cured hams,
y hiIe fi-i, trou,, salmon, ard rrac!serel,
AiIU1 .iIEe.
brandy, vines. porter and ale, by the bottle, ior
HirdIca! purposes,
Al kinds OF willow anl spIiai baskets.
rop> and hr,oIns
B,--.d-e hIIir-t pIl-r articles, enbT tcipg eve
TylhIug IN tuniv Use, yIlcI ~ cIuIOl tIN- room
To mrn'i on.
Ne invI~ all who ire IN need of anythin. in
our iInr TO give IL \ call We have spIrrd no
pans ~ tUdravoriug TO srcure the very best
guilty OF Everything tn oGr store, AMI We hope
30 ~ able 20 sri oar goo &, - ~ che -, II not
cheaper han can DE- bought -.~-g lrr- IN tbs ci-
-. MAY 10 hoR-E x CuNNELLsY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-03
La Sale Street Drug Store,
e. W. WciEsTIICR,

: ANlNG purchased ths entire stock of drugs,
medicines. olIs, pants. &c. formerly OWN
- by Hunter * Iopmbes. would say to his
TRENDS aud lht public generally. thar he Will con-
i5Nu- the drug business at the old stand on La
Sale st, TWO doors uorih Of VI. IL. Swlii's law
office, where wi. be happy to accommodate
all those who NAV favor him W In a call. All
persons wishing 10 billn pure article IN the drug
line, Will always be sure TO find it n Nc Arthur's
as hr Intends 10 keep other kind. He
would lnVIte Il attention OF The adIt IN p3riIc
ular To his stock OF Derium-fy, wnchis the best
and moss extensive ever offered IN Ottawa, vary
ing IN price nd quality tn suit purchasers. Tie
has also large and beautiful assortment of
lamps, lanterns, chandeliers I Oh sizes, from
twenty 1--WE cents up to nifty dollars each.
Also hat, tooth. pail, cloth aud paint brushes,
of1l de ~crpJI0nS. b- sides soaps, shaving creams
pumatuWs. Ia on. combs, pens, ink, paper, en-
yelop,>, aud host OF fancy articles TOO numerous
To mrnuon. lie will keep constantly on hand
rsh and glass Of all sizes, glazed ready fer use sat
manufacturers prices.
DR.. Nr Arthur will continue the practice of
medicine as heretofore. and may always be found
his store when not absent on professional BUSH
ness. february 3.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-03
Grocery Store Removed !!
PHILIP @ DFRFY.

Corner IF -Ntui and Columbus sts, Ottaua,
M OST respectfully begs leave to call the atten-
vi non at IN public 10 his establishment and
TO INFORM It-m that he has removed from the
west side OF The court house square 10 the stand
lately occupied by Blmber & Co, as the "Peo-
pies cheap : tore" on the corner OF Min and
Columbus sis.. near the Fox river bridge. lie
has lusI retu ned frcrn s. Ions, with I heavy
assortment of GROCERIES an rher article b,
which h bought tor CASH, and can
therefore sell rs ch 'lp as any IN -rchaltil town.
He respectfully invites p-rsonS TO give hun call
before purchasing elsewhere. He has also a large
assortment of tobacco and cigars. He 5egs TO
return thanks for the kind and liberal patronage
heretofore extended TO him, and soicis its con-
liuuan,e. April %
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-05-03

1,IIyIvC LourI ont the shop stock and trade az II.
T. Bunker. invite the sporting community !" give
me a call haya a. good assortment OF sporting ar
ticss rs con be foaud this side Of New \ ORR cry
have a -no,! OF those splendid cast Steel
r,asut rlIzzle end Rifles made by Mr IL i.
. Tr1uEer whose valuable services foreman o. NY
shop All work done my shop a usual x war; ante
to give perfect satisfaction Colts M1yuarIS' Ahg! :
ami Blunt & Lyon. Reviewers, and XII" Pistols, KEEP
constantly on hand AMI a. cheap they can ht bought
in Chicago Gaps Of all descriptions, and Gun hNH'
kept constantly hand. Powder superior article
kent for target practice. or long range
invite the old friends Of II T. Eruukr, - ve!i as ne"
traders believing supply their orders for ever!
thing In NV line and warrant give satisfaction 70 al
that trade with II L NlI'iihLb-
Ottawa. Jan. ,. ISIS.