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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
~, CHARLOTTE %"
Tuesday Morning, Judy |, 1856.
RAPID DECLINE OF KNowNoTH-
INGISM At THE SOUTH

SrxTY-THRxE members of the ''Ameri-
can" PARTY in Columbus, Georgia, have pub
IshsA over their signatures, series ~ res
o.utions, repudiating the American par
ty and Hedging themselves to the support
of Buchanan and Breckenridge. We pub
Esb the conclusion of their proceedings,
which contain the strongest and most con-
elusive reasons why Southern patriots eve
rvwhere should rally to the support of the
Democratic ticket, as the only means OF
saving the Constitution and the Union from
the polluting and destructive touch OF Black
RepublicanissnE
I'VE consider the Convention of the A
merican party, at Philadelphia, in Febru-
ary, 1856, has proved itself regardless of
the preservation Of the Union:
First, by repudiating the i2th resolu-
ton of the American platform of 1850.
SECONDLY, by condemning and denoun-
cling the repeal of the law known as the
Missouri Compromise, and thereby attempt
ing to reopen the question of Congressi"n-
al interference with the subject of slavery
in the territories.
And, thirdly, by disrcgarding the ac-
ton of the Convention of the American
party of the State of Georgia and in con-
temptuously spurning from that body any
consideration of their wishes; and by these
acts has severed the link of Unity which
bound US, and rejected the terms of our
alliance.
Although VIC have undiminished conf
.dence in the patriotism, ability and into
gritty of Willard Fillmore, we consider it
unwise and impolitic for the South to run
him for the Presidency, in the present CON
test, for by giUing him the electoral vote q
hrow The election into the House Of Repre-
sentatiUes, ,0here The same po,rer Uhich elect
ed Black Republican Speaker, rcOuld in
sure the election Of Black Republican
President, a result alike destruetice Of the
Union and fFe constitutional gorernnent be-
guedthed by our ancestors.
1--WE consider the Democratic party, re-
Gently at Cincinnati, in Convention assem-
bled, boldly, fairly and honestly placed it
self in battle array, and rendered this par
amount issue" to our enemies and the world.
And in viow OF these facts, and because of
the before mentioned considerations, we
feel it our duty, as Southern men, TO sup
port its nominees, and on this issue, with it
conqucror with il fail.
I'VE, therefore, recomplend to our fell
iow-citizens, the election of JAMES BUCH-
AMMAN and JoHN C. BRECKENRIDGE as
President and Vice President of tho United
States" Signed by 63 members.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
NOTICE.

I'm CONSEQUENCE of having lost BY tina
IL fire which occurred in this place, ON the
morning of the 9th of May last, various Notes
and claims against numerous persons in this and
adjoining countlcA-which notes and claims, be.
ing the property OF Z. c. STEELE, A. BETH.
UNE & Co, and others, which were placed in my
hands for collection All persons therefore, against
whom any of such claims are still standing un.
settled, are hereby duly notified. that unless they
appear Immediately and close up the same, by
note or cash, l shall be compelled to file fori.
with, Bills in Equity, thereby subjecting such
persons to additional and unnecessary costs.
S. w. DAVIS.
Charlotte, June 10, ls56.-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
COL. BENTON ON COL. FREMONT.

Col. Benton in his late speech at St.
Louis, referredto the nomination of Colo
mel Fremont, his son in-law, and to n rumor
that he would support him, and said:
Now, when has it ever happened that I
have been influenced by family connections,
or even by my own interest What office
have | ever got for one of my family >
What appointment have l ever got myself!
No, citizens! am above self when the good
of the Union is concerned. From first t.
last have been for my country, and mean
10 continus for it. i have made many sa-
.crifices faE it, and am making a great one
pow in standing this canvass"
The Washington Union says Col. B. is
playing pessua. While secretly in favor
of his son n7.aw's election to the Presiden-
.cy, he pretends to be supporting Buchanan,
TO aid him in his canvass for the Governor
ship of Missouri. We have no doubt the
Union is correct. Fremont's Black Repub-
:iicanism is not so popular amongstthe Dor
der Rufians,"
Colonel Benton has left St. Louis on a
tour for the purpose of csnvassing the State.
and will not return until few days preced-
lRg the election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

A BIT OF RoMANCE.-Somef fifteen years
ago (says the Memphis Tennessee Wing a
man and wife came to this CITY from the
the country, bringing with them their child,
a sprightly little boy. While engaged in
the purchase of some articles the child was
missed, and, although every effort was made
to find him, he was never heard of. Dav
before yesterday Squire Horne received a
letter from Texas written by man on his
death bed, who acknowledged that he stole
the child from his parents, and raised him
as his own son, and dying, has left him all
his property. Should this meet the eye of
the parents-if indeed they are living
they can obtain all the information from
Mr.. Horne to enable them to recover their
lost son,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

THE STATE FAIR.--We learn, from the
Secretary of the Executive Committee, Mr..
Partridge, that the President and Directors
of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Com
pany have agreed, as the Wilmington and
Weldon, the North Carolina Central, and
the Raleigh and CASTOR have done. to trans
port over their Road, free of charge. one
specimen of each article intended for the
State Fair to be held here in October next
Persons attending the fair will be passed al
half price. No response has yet been made
by the Petersburg Railroad Company. We
are requested to state that the members of the
Executive Committee of the State Agricul,
tural Society will meet in this City on the
9Th day of July, 1861 Raj. Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
" AK ION HOUSE,
MOrrantOn. Nc

TENHIS new Hotel is now opened for IL
l. the reception Of regular and tran I::;;;M
sient Boarders and the travelling public G-AAH-
Every needful arrangement has been made to
promote the comfort of those who may stop with
me. My rooms are large, well ventilated and
better furnished than any Hotel in North Carolina
1t is my intention to make this FIRST CLASS
HOTEL.
My Stables are large and well-supped with
provender, and am prepared at moments no
tice to supply my customers with Horses and
conveyances to any part ofthe surrounding coun
try. e.. S. BROWN, Proprietor.
June "a, 1S56-3m
70 The Stage Office for the Tr-Weekly Line
ofCoaches to Salisbury and Asheyille, is kept at
the Walton House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
NOficc.

THE property purchased at VIM. w. Elms'
l. SALE consisting Of Gold and Copper Mines
Engines and Mills, also two new Store Houses,
situated on Trade Street, near to the Bank of tho
State, are now positively offered for sale, and will
be sold on Monday of July Court fnot previous
ly disposed of privately.
Persons wishing to purchase any or all of said
property, are referred to G. w. Caldwell, who is
fully authorised to dispose of and execute tit!cs
for the same.
Charlotte, June II, 1856-ts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
MATTRESSES.

"HE undersigned is now Manufacturing
- Mattresses in very superior manner, three
doors North of the American Hotel. He has on
hand large assortment of various kinds, ana
prepared to make, on a short notice any SIZE
that may be wanted. He respectfully solicis
call from those who may want any thing n bis
line. 1850 w w. QU1 Nm
April !, Is56.-H
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
NOTICE

virtue ola Deed of Trust, executed TO ma
~ on the 18th day of May, 1855. bv David
Lindsey, in favor of Richard Ponies and r A
Sharp, will proceed to sell, at the Court House
in the town of Charlotte, at public auction. ON
valuable property known as the '"'
Foster Mill Tract, containing
about % Acres,
Lying in Mecklenburg county, and adjoining the
lands of William Lee, Smiths heirs, Nancy ReI.
ander, and others Upon the land are "a
Mills, including Grist, fET
Saw, and FIGURING, sllM
All ofwhich have undergone recent ana InoT,n'sS
repairs, the location being good if not the best
in the county for milling purposes.
S. w. DAVIS, Trustee.
Charlotte June 10, IS56.-ts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

STRANG, THE MORMON PRoPHET.-This
individual is reported dead from the effects
Of his wounds; the Detroit Advertiser says
there remains no man among the Mormons
capable of welding his influence or supply
ing his place. DR.. J. Atkyn. who spent
the last winter on Beaver Island, says he
leaves six wives. He was owner of print
ing press, and published weekly paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

A MoNsTER.-On Wednesday, the 10th
inst, Messrs. Parkerson, Guy s. Co., near
Ocean View, on the Chesapeake, caught a
monster of a sawfsh in their seine, some
thirty feet long. 1t has been skinned and
sent to the museum at Cumberland, Mary
land Norfolk argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
Sharp's Celebrated Rife,
40 THE PUBLIC.

II HAVE JUST RECEIVED and opened tbe
u largest and m Ost varied stock Of
Drugs, Medicines, Chem p
icals, Paints, Oils, Win -
dow Glass, Putty, Dye -
Stufs, Perfumery, Toilet %
Articles, &c. &c. 6AsEvER OFFER
ED IN THIS MARKET.
All of which will be sold at extremely short
profits, for CASH.
defy coMrErI TIoN--and IF you ant ariie'e'
IN my line, call. you. shall be satisfied, bOin
with regard 10 price and quality.
Respectfully, &c.
II. NJ. PRITCHARD, N. D.
Wholesale & Retail Druggist,
GRANITE Row, No D.
Charlotte, May 6, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

ENGINEER's OFFICE, w. N. c. r. r.,
Salisbury, June II, ls56.
NDROPOSALS will be received at Statcsvil'e
IL Iredell county, n. G. until July the l5th
for the Graduation, Masonry, and Cross Ties for
the remainder of the first Section of the Western
North Carolina Rail Road, commencing at, ana
extending West from Statesville.
On the first Is miles Of this work there is i'm
portant Masonry, and especially the Bridge across
the Catawba River, but all of which is particular
ly worthy of attention.
Plans, ProfIes, and Specifications, with est
mates of the work. may be seen at the office OF thu
Engineer after the 4th of July
JAMES c. TURNER.
Chief Engineer, w. n. G. II. r.
June "a, 1856-4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

ST. LOUIS, June 21.-The Democratic
Convention has nominated Claiborne F.
jackson from the 5th district, to fill the va
cancy in Congress, occasioned by the death
of j. G.. Miller; and Mr.. Douglas was NOM
mated for the regular term. The former is
a Democrat, and the latter an old line Wing;
both nominated by tho same Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

A SCRAP OF MISUNDERSTANDING, in
his new volumes, tells the following story
of Pope Pious v: Finding that he
could not directly cope with gang of out
laws who had a strong hold among the APP
pennies, he had train of mules loaded with
poisoned wine and food, sent on a road that
ran close to the fastness. The robbers
sailed forth, seized the prey, feasted and
died. The pious old Pope exulted greatly
when lie heard that the corpses of thirty
rufians had been found lying among the
mules and packages. ----.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

BARNUM GONG TO LEAVE Us.-The
New York Courier understands that Bar
mum has received.an offer from Sydenham
Crystal Palace in England, Of five thousand
dollars year, to go over there and take
charge of one of it's departments, and the
editors learn that Barnum thinks seriowly
of accepting the offer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

y The grand Jury of the District of
Columbia has indicted Mr.. Brooks for his
attack on Mr.. Sumner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

y A singular mode Ct robbery has been
large press by the Liverpool steamer,
headed 'this side up" In this press was
a compartment in which he hid himself
At night when all was still, he would get
out and rob the warehouse of valuables and
retreating to his hiding place would BIO safe
ly conveyed with his plumber to his own
house.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
Sec'y to the Manchester Peace Conference.

q The London Morning Star, (organ
of the Manchester men) has an editorial
setting forth the merits of the dispute in
respect to Central America. AS to Mr.
Champion, the Star thinks that
ITO involve some fifty or sixty millions
OF people of the same race, language and
religion in desperate and deadly strife, in
order to avenge the dignity of Champion,
is too great an absurdity to be for mo-
ment entertained. Nay, indeed it is pretty
clear that, like the removal of one of those
small insects which in tropical climates
burrow under the skin and irritate the
whole surrounding flesh, this gentleman's
expulsion from the United States will serve
greatly to allay the inflammation which his
presence has produced"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

B The Salisbury Banner states that the
Rev. Mr.. Parker, pastor of the Episcopal
Church of that town, accidentally broke his
leg few days since.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
MURDERERS ARRESTED

Our readers will remember the horrible
tragedy of a German family of seven per-
sons being murdered and their bodies burn
ed in their dwelling at St. Josephs, Mo-,
some two weeks since. Five men have been
arrested as concerned in this crime. named
John Patterson. George w. Lincoln, War
ner Hoops, Davis and Myers. Patterson
| and Myers have confessed and implicated
the rest. All are in Jail, and special term
of the Court is to be held for their trial.
The CAMELs.-It has become quite
common sight to see camels and dromeda-
ries marching through our streets. The
camels lately brought by the U. S. Govern
ment from Europe, are now emploved in
carrying government freight from Powder
Horn to the depot. They carry the enor-
nous weight of 1000 pounds, and with the
greatest ease. The sight of them STAN
pedes all the horses and mules that come
within sight of them. They are certainly
not handsome creatures. A horse, in a
brisk trot, can scarcely keep up with the
camels when in walk. They apparently
go slow, with their long-measured tread.
but in reality they are moving rapidly
[Teras Paper. ~
IHE TINE AND THE AGE.-A register
OF marriages in Kentucky, for a year. shows
that the majority of the alliances were form
ed during the winter months-December
taxing the lead. Most of the brides were
between Is and 20 years of age, and most
OF the grooms were between 20 and 25;-I
TWO ladies married at 20 years, one girl at
u and several under IS; 346 boys under
year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

COMPLIMENT TO THE HoN. j. c. BRECK-
INRIDGE.-The Baltimore Argus has re-
ceived u letter from friend, which informs
us that the Old Line Wings of the Ashland
District of Kentucky, have presented the
Hon. j. c. Breckenridge with handsome
pair of horses "as an evidence of their pride
in their fellow citizen, though of opposite
politics, and as pledge of their confidence
in the coming administration of which he
will be prominent member"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

Fremont AND FREELovE.-The Black
Republicans invoke "apt alterations art
full aid" in support of their candidate
Thus they jingle along. Free Kansas,
Free-Soil. Free-speech, Free-Press and
Fremont" Why omit Free-lovo? That's
the platform for Fremont.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

w We do not approve of betting on
elections, and hope all our friends will alb
stain from the practice; but here stands
an item, which we clip from the Wilmington
Journal, to give chance to somebody who
believes that Fillmore will be elected:
LONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO Bet
That no man can name three States that
will vote for Willard Fillmore at the Presi-
Dental Election in November next.
Apply at THIS OFFICE"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

ESThe Old Line Wings of Kentucky
hold theirConvention the last of this month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

e. humorous old man fell in with an
ignorant and rather impairment young min
lister, who proceeded to inform the old rem
tlenan' in very positive terms, that he would
never reach heaven unless he was born A.
gain and added, Il have experienced that
change and now feel no anxiety" "And
have you been born again?'' said his COM
Panion musingly, Eyes, trust 1 have"
Well" said the old gentleman, cycling
him attentiyely, II don't think it would
hurt you, young man, to be born once more"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

U While Senator Douglas was making
his speech at the great New " ok Ratifca-
ton meeting, he was interrupted by the
applause created by the appearance of a
large Democratic procession bearing ban
ner, with the following inscription in large
letters:
1--WE have Potk-ed them, w have Pierre
ed them and now we have Buck ed them" 1t
was greeted with the most rapturous cheer
ing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

HEAVY SALARY.-Charles F. M. Gar
nett, of Lynchburg. Va. now chief engi-
neer of the Virginia and Tennessee rail
road, has received the appointment of chief
engineer of the Don Pedro Railroad, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, with salary of $4,000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

e A newly invented shoe is attracting
attention at Philadelphia. The sole is made
entirely of gutta-percha, the shoe otherwise
being like the ordinary leather made. The
sole is applied to the upper part by pres
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01
OPPOSED TO WAR,

Immense placards, of which the following
is copy, have been extensively posted liz
England by the direction of the Manchester
Peace Conference
No War aOih America.-Fellow Country
men You have hardly escaped from war
with Russia before you are threatened with
a far more serious war with America How
long is this system of diplomatic irritation
to go on ? How long are the vital interests
of the country to be placed at the mercy of
men who care for nothing so much as the
qualification of official pride!
Consider for one moment, what ruin war
with the United States would entail upon
the greater portion of the trade and COM
merce of Great Britain. The latest returns
from the Board of Trade give the annual
imports from that country, consisting chief
ly of corn and cotton, at upwards of thir-
ty millions; and the exports at from twen-
ty-tiive to thirty millions, sterling. To car
ry on this princely commerce between the
two countries, there are employed more than
three thousand ships, with nearly three
million tons burthen. OF the entire annual
imports of Great Britain that of raw cotton
alone amounts to more than twenty millions.
and the cotton manufactured goods export
ed to upwards of twenty five millions sterl-
ing. Upon the trade which this commerce
creates there are depending for their daily
subsistence nearly or quite three millions of
the people, chiefly in Worcestershire and
Yorkshire.
Now, are you prepared to see this hive
of industry-this vast populaticn-factory
hands, tradesmen and manufacturers, men,
women and children-thrown out of en-
ployment, deprived of their regular resour-
ces, and in large numbers driven to begga-
ry, or to the commission of crime for their
daily resources! Are you prepared to en-
counter the pauperism, the gaunt famine,
the depredations on property, and the civil
cOmmotiops which less than twelve months
war with America would inevitably pro-
duce! To say nothing of bloodshed among
men of the same race-of the disgraceful
carnage between the two foremost Christian
nations of the world-or of the souanderinp
of the hard-earned money of the people in
deeds of mutual destruction over question
that only deserves contempt; to say moth
ing of these things, are you willing to sa-
crifice your trade, to sink your country in
to poverty, crime and commotion, and to
plunge mankind into deadly strife, simply
to gratifiy the mad ambition of bungling
i
diplomatists If not, then meet without
delay, and with a voice and determination
about which there can be no mistake, de-
clare to your Government and to the world, |
that there shall be no war with America!
WILLIAM STOKF rs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-01

Charlotte, June 10, 1856
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-03-08
Teiegrapialc News.

BosroN, March s. The American state
Council, Of Mass, continued In active d.
bate until o'clock this A. n, when
finally the Council, by 4 large majority
adopted resolutions to the following effect #
That the American party Of Mass. stan is
by It's own platform a promul gated az
Springfield in August last, that 1t viii not
support the Philadelphia nominees, until as
sured that they 10 heartily endorse the
American principles, and will yiuiicate the
great rights OF the freemen of the North,
Is well n Of the territories.
The resolutions were considered victory
60 the opponents Of the nominees Adjourn
ed To quarter before two. The friends Of
Fillmore and Donaldson then proposed to
form Il Fillmore club, bat the matter was
postponed till Monday next.
HARRtsgcRG, March 5.--The Penns slvana
Democratic State Convention is in session.
Mr.. Buchanan has been nominated bv accla-
nation. The Dallas delegates are going
for him. Resolutions were offered By former
Cass men, in favor Of sending a Buchanan
and adopting strict State Rights.
Nebraska resolutions will also be adopted.
Hon. j. l.. Dawson, friend OF Gen. Cas-, Is
The leading man ia TINS demonstration.