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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
THE MERCHANT AND THE WOULD
BE SUICIDE

The Paris correspondent of the New
York Express, relates the following:
Zone day last week wealthy merchant
OF Paris was walking along the banks of the
canal st. Martin, when he observed Young
girl OF wild and distracted appearance
hastily pass before him. Apparently sup
posing herself unobserved, she knelt for an
instant on the ground, as if in prayer, and
was about to make a spring into the water,
when the merchant seized her arm, and.
gently reproaching her for attemptino 70
put an end to her life, demanded to know
the cause. The would be suicide recounted
to him touching story. She had. she said,
just lost her father, her last surviving rola-
tive, and her sole support, and finding her
self alone in the world and utterly destitute
of resources, thought the best thing she
could do would be to put an immediate end
speaking, our benevolent merchant observed
that she was quite young and very pretty.
Promising to provide for her future welfare,
he led her from the spot. Talking together,
the twain arrived upon the Boulevards. In
consequence of her misery, the young
creature had not eaten anything that dav.
and, naturally, began to feel hungry. Her
new-found friend straightway entered q
nelghboring restaurant, and called for |
private room. After eating bountiful |
dinner the young girl, wishing to make
some woman's request of the dame de comp
tour left the room. After waiting for some |
hme' and finding that his protege did not
return the merchant determined to pay his
bill, but what was his chag-in, on searching
his pockets for the where ithal to do so.
% ascertain that his portmonnaie rad dis
appeared, and with it the contents, amount
ng to over two thousand francs. The
merchant has come to the determination
nat for the future, if pretty young women
ylsh to drown themselves, he will not offer
he slightest obstacle"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
GOOD ADVICE TO OLD LINE WHO'S

Hon. Mordecai Oliver, of Missouri, elected
to the House of Representatives as a whir.
ON being arraigncd by the Liberty Tribune
as desertcr from the wing party, has re-
piled in long and scathing letter. He
says that when the house met, three parties
unturled their banners, the democratic, the
know-nothing, and the black republican,
but the wing banner was not there. OF the
know-nOthings Mr.. Oliver writes:
The know-nothing party exults in the
rum Of the wing party, boasts of having
destroyed 1t, ISLANDERS it in its grave, and
then demands Gf understand Your article
arlght) the allegiance and support of the
few surviving wings! The powerless patriot
might be as justly accused of treason for
refusing to swear allegiance to the CONQUER
ing invader of his country, who had exter-
minated his race, as a wing, for refusing
realty to the usurping organization which
boasts of having the blood of the whig party
on its head. And here let me observe, that
the know-nothing platform has not even
one single plank--the knOw-nothing creed
not one single article-of the stern stuff of
which the platform and whig principles were
composed. Though know-nothingism has
arisen on the ruins of the wing party. it
nus lLot IHdue use OF the Stalwart timherS
which bore it and its varying fortunes for
so many eventful years. AT present these
treasures lie neglected, awaiting the hand
Of some mightier architect than even San,
who built the fabric of know-nothingism in
one night Elected as wing, empbati-
cally reject the new test of know-nothipp-
ism; and even if the majority of those whose
suttrages gave me a seat in Congress have
subsequently joined the order, and adhere
to it, deny their right to try me by an er
post fdcto law"
Mr.. Oliver comes down on the doctrines
OF know-nothings in plain talk. He saws:
- should be wanting in candor if with |
ReIo my convictions regarding the peculiar |
doctrines OF the know nothing party. These !
doctrines are qualified or unqualified hos |
hlity to naturalized foreigners and catholics.
native and foreign, residing in the United
States. Speaking simply as an American
citizen, deem these doctrines absurd and
and, if incorporated into onr
avs, (Which cannot be, however,) fruitful
If great evils. If Catholics be traitors, the
proof of their guilt is not to be found on
he pages Of our history, and no vote of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
THE DIFFICULTY WITH ENGLAND

The Richmond Enquirer, of Friday last,
contains the following, on the subject of
our relations with England:
''If the discussion of our difficulties with
England is suspended for moment by the
press and there seems to be a more pacific
disposition in the public mind, it is not the
less likely that Mr.. Marcy and Lord Clar
endon are engaged in an energetic inter-
change of notes, and that the contendinp
governments contemplate each other in no
amiabie mood. 1t is rash to infer from CT
Whites to our Minister that the controversy
with Great Britain, wears less menacing
aspect. In fact we have positive informa
ton that the difficulty, so far from seeming
to approach friendly adjustment, was never
more embarrassed than at this very moment
of apparent cordially and good-under-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
Arrival of the Steamship Asia.
THREE DAYS LATER

The asia, with three days later intelli-
gence from Europe, has arrived at New
York. Her advices are to the 22d March.
The King of Belgium was a guest of Queen
Victoria at Windsor Castle. Mr.. Buchanan
had introduced Mr.. Dallas to the Diplo-
matte corps, and transferred the charge of
the Embassy. In the afternoon he went to
Paris, but would return on Friday and take
passage in the steamer of next dav. A
despatch from Paris says the Empress and
Prince were doing well. Rejoicings con-
tinued all over the Empire, and congratu-
lations were still pouring in to the Emperor
The papers are filled with congratulatorv
addresses. The Prussian representatives
took seats at the Peace Conference. On
the tenth meeting, it is understood the
business of the Conference was closed. A
committee of one representative from each
power, was engaged in drawing up formal
treaty of peace. The eleventh sitting of
the Conference was expected to be held on
Saturday. Gen. Luders had ordered all
Russian officers on furlough to return. The
news of an armistice had produced pro-
found sensations of joy with the armies on
the shores of the Azoff. Business became
suddenly active. The Imperial Foundry on
the left bank of the Danube was closed,
thereby indicating the intention of the
Russian Authorities 10 abandon their mari
time establishments on the Black Sea-
Codrington had issued orders forbidding
any firing upon the enemy until the expira-
ton of the Armistice.
No change in the prices of Cotton
Breadstufs unsettled, and considerably
lower.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
Netus Of the Dan.
FRAUDULENT ISSUE OF STOCK,

Much excitement was caused on the
evening before the last, by the runiors of
some defalcation in the State Bank, and
this was increased by the arrest and COM
mltment of j. L. Egleston, the Transfer
Clerk. In what manner the fraudulent is
sues OF stock were made, is not known with
certainty. In some instances, when certi-
hcates are left endorsed for transfer, it is
supposed they were sold, and the parties
indicated were supplied, at the further con-
Venlence of the clerk, either with other stock
endorsed in blank for transfer, or with such
new certificates as could be had, having
the signature of the President. 1t is be-
leved, however, that the over issue does
not exceed $4,000, and about So 900 of
the money so realized has been recovered
from a party to whom it had been issued,
and who confessed the receipt of very large
sums of money for year or two past. A
considerable portion of this sum will be
covered by the bonds of the defaulser. Mr..
tgieston was trusted and most efficient
ottlcer of that nstitution--T Charleston
SfonT1rJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.

The election for State officers and mem
bers of the General Assembly. took place
in Rhode Island last week. Americas w.
Potter, the Democratic candidate, was de-
feated by 5000 votes. VIM. W. Hoppin
was elected Governor Mr.. Bartlett, Secre-
tary of State, and Mr.. Hart, Attorney Gen
eral. There was no choice by the people
for LII Governor and State Treasurer
The coalition of Republicans and Ameri-
cans have clear majority in the Legisla-
ture.
The result of the election in Rhode Is
land, shows the force of the reaction in
favor of the Democracy throughout the
North. The coalition embraced every
element of opposition to the Administration
of President Pierce, Black Republicans,
Know Nothings and Free-soilers, and yet
they succeed in electing only portion of
their ticket, and that by reduction of
5000 on their vote in 1855. By the same
ratio of increase, the Democracy of Rhode
Island will achieve signal victory in No
vember.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA

The steamship Daniel Webster, from San
Juan, with dates to the Odd of March. ar
rived at New Orleans, March goth. Col.
Schleissenger was marched out of Costa
Rica on the 9th of March. Walker has
been reinforced by 800 Americans. Costa
Rica has formally declared war against Nj
caragua; which declaration reached Gran
ada on the 10th March. Walker returned
the compliment Immediately, and the same
evening, accompanied by 800 men, march
ed across the line 10 Virgin Bay. The next
day 300 men under Schleissenger, marched
to Costa Rica. The latest advices state
that they had not met the enemy, but had
provided themselves with horses, intending
to proceed against Quamo Castle.
Walker issued a proclamation on the 9th
March, stating that he had been invited bv
the Democratic party of Nicaragua, and
had struggled to carry out the principles of
the revolution of 1854, but the Legitimists
party refusing all efforts at reconciliation.
nothing was now left but war.
The Costa Rican Government has issued
an address to the people of Central Ameri-
ca, calling on them to rise and destroy the
American invaders.
Major Heiss arrived out on the 21st Feb
ruary' with dispatches for Col. Wheeler.
the American Minister. An Ambassador
from San Salvador had arrived at Granada
with oespaohes OF peaceful character.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CON-
VENTION.

The Convention to nominate Democrat
ic candidate for Governor, and to transact
other important business, will assemble at
Raleigh, on Wednesday, the 10th instant.
Unless the signs of the times deceive us
very much, there will be an unusually full
and pleasant gathering of the Democracy.
The counties have gone into the matter
with zeal and promptitude- and meetings
have been or viii be held with hardly an
exception. We unite witk the Wilmington
Journal in tie wish that delegates will find
it convenient to attend from every county,
and, ifpossiJle. from every precinct in eve
~ county. 1T Is the actual personal pres
ence Of the representatives of Democracy
that Is wanted-it is the actual contact of
the Democrats from all portions of the State
the interchange Of ideas and of opinions
that does good. BY acting together, we
strengthen each others hands, we remove
obstacles and Misunderstanding, we get to
know each other, and thus good results, not
simply to the party, but to the State. Let
the man from New Hanover meet the man
kee-thc man from the Virginia line meet
him from the South Carolina line, and they
will soon find that all good Democrats are
brethren, and that all citizens of the good
old State have n common interest in her
prosperity. 1t is mainly for consultation
that the State Convention will be valuable.
Thos. Bragg is the choice of the party for
reelection to the office of Governor. Both
party usage and the popular choice point
to him as our candidate. SO much for that.
In regard to the Presidency: The Demo
cracy of the State will sustain any sound
and conservative National Democrat whom
the Cincinnati Convention may nominate,
but there can be no sort of doubt but that
State for President, and Mr.. Dobbin for
Vice President. This is the even tenor of
the resolutions passed at nearly every coun-
~ meeting il the State, and the Conven-
ton in appointing delegates at large will be
expected to appoint those who will vote, in
the first Instance, in obedience to the wish
os of the people so expressed. All this will
be understood. There are, comparatively
few questions of State policy likely to create
any discussion, and none that can lead to
any difficulty. We will thus be left COM
parativcly free to compare notes, and de-
wise ways and means for the more perfect |
organization of the party, SO as to bring
out its real strength in the coming contests.
We truSt TINT this section and ;pdoo1 oil |
sections of the State, will be fully repre-
scented. Our facilities of communication |
and travel IRE increasing every day, and
much less difficulty will be experienced
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

SERIOUS JoKING.-The Petersburg De-
mocrat says that on Tuesday Mr.. X. Mott,
Of Chesterfield, was returning home and
was met just above Battersea by neighbor
who had the first of April in his eyes. The
neighbor told Mr.. N. that his (N.'s) barn
was burnt down and much danger threaten
ed his house. In great alarm Mr.. N. urged
on his horse to his utmost speed till he ar
rived at home, when the poor brute fell dead
q victim of hoax. There was of course no
fire nor anything unusual there. Mr. N.
thinks of prosecuting the other party for
the value of his horse.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE.

The Texas State Gazette is publishing q
series of editorial articles in favor of the
| South adopting q general system of manu-
/ featuring, in addition to her agricultural
| pursuits, in order to render her independent
| of the North. We take an extract, as spe-
men of the arguments, which appear plau-
| sible and sound:
"Reasoning from cause to effect, of the
future by the past, it will be easy TO demon
strate the consequences of an extensive sys-
TEN of manufactures and internal improve
ments in the South, not only upon our own
section of the Union, but upon the North,
and also upon Europe. Here, as in the
Northern States, manufacturing towns and
villages would spring up on all our streams
capable of running a mill; employment
would be given to millions of operatives,
cities would grow up at the termini of our
railroads, and every depot would become
a considerable town or village; hundreds of
other occupations and pursuits would result,
giving profitable employment. These things
would profit the agricultural interest, by af-
produced for sale, and which frequently give
more clear money than the great staples;
and would increase the facilities for cheap
and rapid transportation, and increase i'm
mensely the products of the farmer and the
value of lands and all real estate. Our
commerce, too, would undergo perfect re-
yolutiOn. Wenow export the raw material,
which is manufactured in New-England and
Europe, and enters into the clothing of
large proportion of the world. We would
then sell and export the manufactured ia
brio, instead of sending off our money to
purchase it, and have in our own hands
complete monopoly. The South has soil
and climate to both feed and clothe the
world. We now furnish two-thirds of the
exports of the United States, and have per-
mitted Northern capitalists. factors, and
brokers, to subject US to tribute, in forcing
those exports through their hands instead of
allowing them to pursue a direct and natu-
raj course. Our exports form the basis of
twO-thirds of the imports of the Union,
which are landed in Northern cities, and
enriching them at our expense. The mil
lions now paid by the importing merchant
byway of tariff, and which is repaid to him |
with per cent. by the Southern consumer, |
would be cut off, and cease to be an ever
lasting drain upon the currency of the south.
Our population would be swelled, and fede-
raj numbers increased by the thousands of
operatives who come here from the all parts
Of the world-giving us political power and
strength in Congress. They will increase
our ability to defend ourselves against abo-
itionism and freesOilism. Let the south
adopt system of manufactures and inter
to the extent which her in
erests require, her danger demands, and
Ter ability is easily able to accomplish, and
n few years Northern fanaticism and alb
'lltionism may rave and gnash their teeth.
md howl in vain, while at the same time
'ur wealth and prosperity would be en-
lanced beyond all calculation.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.
Four Days Later from Europe.

The steamer Atlantic arrived at New
York on Tuesday last with Liverpool dates
of the 10Th ultimo. Peace is considered as
having been virtually concluded, the arrival
of the Prussian Plenipotentiary only being
awaited to sign the protocol. Baron Man
teuffel had arrived at Paris, and the treaty
of peace would be signed in a few days
The proceedings of the Conference were
still kept secret. The Empress Eugene,
of France, had given birth to a son. The
Empress and child were doing as ''well as
could be expected" The event had caused
mated. The Pope has been named as
god father, and the Queen of Sweden god
mother. Advices from Cape Town state
that difficulties had again occurred with
the natives. At London money was in
good supply, and discounts were easier,
though nothing was done at less than per
cent.
Cotton was dull, and lower grades were
easier but not quotably lower-sales of the
three days 10000 bales. ConsoIs closed at
9lg to 92b.
The British Parliament had adjourned.
Mr.. Dallas has gone to London, and Mr..
Buchanan had taken formal leave.
A deputation of the friends of Poland
had waited on Lord Palmerston. begging
him to instruct the British Envoy at Paris
to urge the restoration of Poland. Palmer
ston promised the attention of the Govern
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
a DESPERATE NEGRO.

Our city was thrown into state of ex-
citement this morning by the appearance
of a negro man upon the streets with drawn
pistol in his hands, with which he attempted
to shoot several men.
! The circumstances, as we learn them, are
about these: Thomas Smith, who owned
the negro, had sold him to some one, and
had him in one of the stores for the purpose
of securing and lodging him in Jail. The
City Marshal caught hold of him for the
purpose of securing him, but the negro got
loose from him in the struggle and ran into
the street, drawing at the same time a
Derring pistol, which he presented at all
who attempted to arrest him. The Marshal
followed after, discharging several shots at
him from a revolver, none of which took
effect; then followed long chase, in which
quite a number pursued some three or four
hundred yards, during which time several
shots were fired by different persons from
the crowd. Mr.. Smith, his owner, tried to
stop him on horseback by riding him down;
but he took to the fence, and, as he was
climbing over, he received a shot from Mr..
Smiths revolver. After this he ran some
distance, when he was overtaken, upon
which he presented his pistol at Mr.. Tyree,
and fired, the ball passing directly over his
head, grazing his hair. Thereupon several
persons rushed up to see him, when he
presented another pistol, and defantly bid
them come on. He again ran on, when Mr..
Chiles met him and bid him stop, upon which
he raised his pistol to fire, when he received
a shot from Mr.. Chiles' revolver, which |
felled him instantly. His arms were then
taken, which consisted of two single |
barreled pistols, large bowie and pocket |
knife, when he was placed upon horse and |
brought to DR.. Twyman's office. He
breathed his last before reaching the Office. |
He received one shot in the thigh. and one
passed through his lungs in the direction of
the heart He was negro of desperate
character, and had successfully resisted
two attempts to take him prior to this. 1t
is to be hoped that this will prove timely
warning to others who may be inclined to
REBEL Independence (Mo.) Dispatch,
March Is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.-Onlas last Thurs
day night, about 10 o'clock, a man went to
Mr.. Oberhaltzer's, in Warwick township,
Lancaster county, Pa, knocked at his bed
room window, and called him by his name,
demanded fifty dollars of money in hurry,
or he would set Mr.. O.'s house and barn on
fire. Mr.. 0. did not do as requested, and
the barn was soon all in flames. 1t con-
tanned forty-seven head of cattle, horses,
sheep and hogs. Not one head was saved.
The family did not dare to go out to save
their stock on account of the burglars. A
man, after the fire was over, was found I'M
der the foreshot of the barn, burned so bad
ly that he could not be recognized. How
he came there nobody knows.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08
To Builders.

NHE Commissioners of Public Buildings "a
i Spartanburg District, will on the 10th Of A
prl next, let to the most approved bidder the buE
ing and finishing new COURT HOUSE for sal
District: The Contractor viii be required 20 gin
Bond with approved sureiies fer the ialthtul psTO
nance of the work. Sealed Proposals with IN
names OF Sureties 10 secure Bond OF Contracto
VII be received by either the Commissioner ID
18th April.
A Drawing of the Building, and specification
accompanying the same excepting specifications
for the interior of the Building, which will b
ready for inspection by the 1st April,) may b.
seen at any time by calling on the Chairman
Clerk of the Board. The Contractor viii
required to remove the old Building and take s
materials of which it is composed, into the Coz
tract. The time of completion, and the perOdd
payments will be made known in due time
G. w. II. LEGG, Chairman
o. f. EDWARDS, Clerk.
March Is, 1856-4w
n. B. Mr.. w. BEARD, the Gun and Ld
Smith can be found at the above establishma
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

SUDDEN DEATH.-We are under the
painful necessity of recording the sudden
decease OF our young townsman, Mr.. VIM.
S. Pitt, Clerk of our County Court On
Saturday the 23d ult., he was taken sick
with the mumps, and after few days par
tally recovered; but having somewhat ex
posed himself, he took violent cold, which
produced several hemorrhages although
quite feeble, he again appeared to be con-
Valescent, and continued so until Monday
morning last, when, after getting up and
eating breakfast as usual, he was suddenly
seized with spasm and died instantaneous
ly.-[ Tarboro' .S0utherner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-08

~
q AT Printers Festival. a.
short time SINCE te following oapita1 ' =
was drank: 'Si tOaa
THE EDIToR-The man WIN :.
to know everything, tell all he tnApeetsi
guess at the rest; to make oath 70 /, az
good character; establish the reput.s W
his neighbors; to blow up everyboS
reform the world; to live for the 49,
others, and have the epitaph on Ii.
stone. "Here lies his last" in sbor. 0a'
locomotive running on the track &C 4A
notoriety; his lever his pen; his Lo; f''%
filed with ink; his tender is his SOL.
and his driving wheel is public on;S'
whenever he explodes it is caused hr
payments of subscriptions.
70 When Dr.. Franklin's mother; :. "A
discovered that the young man b.,
hankering for her daughter, that rood !,
said she did not know so well about -.
her daughter to printer; there were air.,
two printing Offices in the United g.,
and she was not certain the country WY
support them. N