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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
FROM OREGON.
INTERESTING FROM NICARAGUA

The news from Nicaragua is important.
Gen. Walker was elected President, on the
24th of June. Rivns, the late President
has rebelled, and he and his Minister of
War left Leon on the 18th, and afterwards
appeared at Chinnendago, where they col
Iected six hundred natives. They called
in the outposts and ordered the American
troops to evacuate Leon. The order was
obeyed, and Rivas took possession of Leon
with 100 men. Walker has declared the
Rivas party traitors. Most of the officers
O. the former Cabinet stand by Walker
Thus, another revolution in Nicaragua has
taken place-and now, Walker has reached
the point he had nod oubt set out to gain.
There are now three Presidents of Mica
ragua, all claiming to be the Legitimate
bearers of the honor. The contest will be
settled in favor of the one commanding the
strongest military force. Walker is IN
now-5ut the other two Presidents will
unite to dethrone him, and his situation may
now be regarded more critical than ever.
Rivas has already raised pretty strong
force, and holds part of the State in pos
session, and there is a strong Indication
that the Central American States generally,
will take part in the fray.
The United States recognized the Rivas
Government, on the ground that it was
- cstablished'' by the general consent of
the people. What will the United States
do now VIII Padre Will, appointed by
Rivas, be allowed to represent Walker at
Washington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
RUNNING OFF.

The disqualification of Senator Sumner,
on the day before the trial of Mr.. Brooks
came off before the criminal Court, has
generated a hearty laugh over Washington.
The truth is, it would never have done for
the Republican cause to have submitted him
to a discrimination upon the witness
stand; as it was well understood around tho
Court House that such on event would as
surely have exploded the peculiar state
ments of his remarkable testimony given
before the House Investigating Committee,
as his appearance under the gaze of the
public would have exploded the trick of
making him out, for political effect, dread
fully injured man. Gentlemen who saw
him on the morning of the day before yes
terday. as he was about leaving Washing
ton in the cars, conceive that he never look
ed in better condition. Yet, as it seems
that those who have him in custody are de-
terminad to play out to the end the game
of public deception with reference to his
condition, we shall not be surprised to learn
that he enters Boston on crutches with
head shaved and bound up, and limbs trem-
bling as though bending under the weight
of a half u century of premature years.
The distant reader may rely on it, that
if his appearance in the court house at the
recent trial would not have exploded the
humbug, he would surely have been there
to confront his assailant. The act of run
ming him off at such time, pretty much "a
the thing is done on the under ground rail-
road, involves positive proof of the false
pretences and humbuggery of the current
Republican party representations concern
ing his condition; and it is so appreciated
in this city Washington Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

insult and obloquy and dishonor7 while her
character is slandered and her reputation
libeled?
Sir, the substance which l have been
gathering for my children may be squan-
dered, my body may be consigned to tho
common Jail, my life itself may be forfeited,
but 1 will be true to the instincts of my ma
ture-true to the home of my maturity, and
to the mother that bore me.
The first political lesson which my ripen-
ing faculties fully comprehended and appre-
ciated, was the high moral and social obIi-
CATION of every citizen to bow himself to
the majesty of the law. In obedience to
the precepts of my youth, which are sane
toned by the experience and Judgment of
maturer years, 1 submit my case to the
discretion of the court with entire conf
dence, that while you, sir, as magistrate
perform your whole duty to the country
and yourself, you will remember that in
every regulated community public opinion
distinguishes between crime and honorable
resentment, and tolerates the refuge which
men sometimes seek in the magnanimity of
their judges.
Judge Crawford then, without remark,
proceeded to pass sentence upon the defen-
dant, which was, that he pay fine of $500.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
MURDER OF A YOUNG LADY.

On the 6th instant, in Erie county, Penn
sylvania, a shocking murder, growing out
of love affair, was committed by man by
the name ofHayt who had for some time been
paying his attentions to Miss Allen. He
was over 40 years old, while she was in her
18th year. The girls father had asked
Hayt for the loan of a revolver, which he
was known to have, to shoot rats with. He
had, accordingly, loaded every barrel, and
after dinner proceeded to the house of AL
len, for the double purpose of seeing his
daughter and delivering his pistol; but after
spending some time with the girl, she told
him that she would not marry him, and that
if he was out of the way she could get other
beaus or another beau, when, without a
moments hesitation, he drew from his pock-
ct the pistol, and placing it to her head de-
liberately fired, when she screamed and fell.
He then picked her up and laid her on the
lounge or settee, when he fired the second
barrel, the ball passing through her head
forward of her ears. The mother of the
girl, who was in an adjoining room, on hear
ing her scream, started, to go to her assis
tance, but Hayt commenced firing at her
also, but without effect. He then imme-
diately left the house and ran into the
woods, as was supposed, for the purpose of
seereting himself, but instead of so doing,
went as quietly as possible and gave him
self up to the proper authorities. In his
examination he said that he had no inten-
ton of shooting or hurting his victim a min
ute before the deed was done. He confess
ed everything, saying that he was perfectly
the girls mother, as he did not want to harm
her. He was committed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
THE BROOKS CASE.

In the House of Representatives, on the
18th instant, the resolution to expel Mr..
Brooks was defeated, the vote only being
12l yeas to IS nays-not two-thirds. Mr..
Brooks made a speech in defence of his
conduct, and vacated his seat pending the
resolution disappearing the conduct Of
Messrs. Edmundson and Keitt.
Gov. Adams, of South Carolina, has Is.
sued writs of election, fixing the 2ath day
of July instant, as the time for holding a
Congressional election to supply the place
made vacant by the resignation of Hon.
Preston S. Brooks. He will be returned
without opposition and with an unprece-
dented large vote, as compliment.
Gov. Adams has also issued Writs of ell
ection in the case of Mr.. Keitt, who also re-
signed on account of vote of censure for
an alleged connexion with the Sumner fog
ging, and Col. X. will also be sent back with
the endorsement of his entire constituency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
EXECUTION OF NJ. M. cHANEY,
FOR NEGRO STEALING.

CLANCY, whose death on gallows is re-
corded below, was well known to many OF
the citizens of Mecklenburg, having resid-
ed in this county, some time since. The
last Lancaster rs. C.) Ledger, says:
This unfortunate man, convicted at the
last spring term of our Court, of negro
stealing. expiated his crime on the gallows
on Friday last, the 18th of July. 1t had
long been the impression of persons in this
community, thai the prisoner was one of a
regular organized clan, who were engaged
in enticing and abducting slaves from their
masters. Various circumstances led to
this impression, and many efforts were made
to induce the prisoner to confess his own
guilt, and to reveal the names and where
abouts of his confederates; and we believe
inducements were held out that his doing
so might lead to a pardon in his own case :;
but he persisted in asserting his innocence
maintaining that he bought and paid for
the negro that he was convicted Of stealing,
and that he was innocent of any lawless
clan of which he was supposed to be a
member. 1t was believed, however, that
when brought to the gallows and convinced
that there was no hope OF pardon, and that
only few moments separated him from
eternity, he would make clean breast, and
an open exposure of his guilt.
He was taken from the Jail about IL o.
clock, A. NJ, and led to the gallows, (about
half mile distant) followed by an immense
concourse of persons. When placed upon
the gallows, his appearance and manner was
exceedingly calm and collected; we had
never believed one capable of exercising
such thorough self control under the horrid
for about one hour and half, and during
that time, he was repeatedly urged by per-
sons present to make confession; but all
to no purpose, and if we understood the
substance of his remarks, he maintained his
innocence to the last; though we believe
the main issues were rather evaded. He
expressed himself as being fully prepared to
meet his doom; spoke confidently of hav-
luS pCdCO Will VOu, anu thoI HC
had no fear of death; but we thought his
tone and manner strangely lacking in that
reverential humility that would naturally
be shown in the last moments of dying
christian. The Rev. M. Clarke accompa
MED, ana remained with the prisoner to the
last, and joined with him in a most fervent
appeal for mercy to the Most High. The
parting words of the unfortunate man to his
old friends and acquaintances, as he shook
them severally by the hand, were truly af
fecting. About half past l o'clock, the
fatal instrument of death was drawn around
his neck the horrid cap adjusted, and soon
the wretcbed criminal was launched into
eternity. We lament the occasions that
make such scenes necessity, but we hope
that the present instance will have the eff
feet that the law intends, viz: a solemn
warning to others who would violate her
rigid, but just DEGREES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-Yesterday NOR
ming tie Georgia passenger train ran off
the track between Covington and Augusta,
killing the engineer John LIE Blue, and
slightly bruising several others. The en-
CINE and tender were badly broken, and the
cars were more or less shattered. 1t ap-
pears that some soulless villain had taken
mn the track, and turned the rails off so as
to make false track, and thus lead the
whole train down an embankment of con-
siderable height. Mr.. LIE Blue was faith
full and esteemed member of the Etna Fire
Company of this city Charleston Neocs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
NORTH cARoNINA RAILROAD.

The Stockholders of this Road, (says the
Raleigh Standard of Wednesday last) ad-
journed on Friday last, after an interesting
session of two days. The attendance, be-
ing mainly from the West, was large; and
animated discussions took place, i'll which
Mccsrs. Fisher. J. Il. Morehead, Paul G.
Cameron, John W. Thomas, Gen. Saun-
ders, D. L. Swain, r. P. Dick, J. r. Nc
Lean and others, participated.
The old directors were reelected at the
first ballot, to wit, Charles f. Fisher, Gen.
Saunders, Gen. Alexander McRae, and
Francis Fries.
During the meeting Mr.. Fisher, the Pres
ident of the Road, referred to charges which
had been made in relation to the manage
ment of the Road; and he called upon those
who had charges to prefer, to bring them
forward then and there. and not to do so in
newspapers, over anonymous signatures.
Mr.. John w. Thomas, of Davidson, res
ponded, but, before the discussion closed,
and with the prompt full and satisfactory
replies and explanations of Mr.. Fisher,
he no doubt wished that he had remained
silent. The vote that was afterwards cast
for Mr.. Fisher for Director-he having re-
ceived within fraction of all the votes
and the manner in which the old Board was
sustained, furnished a triumphant vindica-
ton of the President and of the manage
ment of the Road, and was regarded on all
hands as just rebuke to those, who, from
party feeling or personal disappointment,
have of late been assailing the President
and Directory of tt..s Road. These at
tacks were commenced by Mr.. Gilmer in
his speech in Macon county, and they were
at once taken up and continued by his par
ty organs in the Western part of the State.
We trust that the recent action of the stock
holders will have its proper effect i'll the
quarters referred to; and that no further
attempt will be made to introduce party
spirit into the affairs and operations of this
great work.
The best feeling appeared to prevail a.
mong all the Stockholders towards the C lose
the session; and they separated in mutual
good humor, cheered by the progress of
the Road during the past year, and full of
confidence to its future progress and
prosperity. The full proceedings will: we
learn, be printed at an early day in pamph-
let form, and copy sent to each stock
holder
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
TIE CHARLOTTE RAIL-RoRp.

We are pleased to learn that the recent
damage sustained by this road has been re-
paired, and that the trains have commenced
to run according to schedule. The repairs
consist of go feet of trestle work, and the
bridging of Fishing Creek---o0O feet of en-
bankment, and about three-fourths of a
mile of cross ties and rail were replaced
This work was completed in very short
space of time, thus rejecting much credit
upon the officers of the road Columbia
Times Of 18Th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
~N<<~%O "[~-

THE CROPS IN SUMTER COUNTY, Ala
The Livingston Democrat, of the 28th ult.,
saws: I'VE are sorry to hear there is
widespread and general complaint among
the farmers of Sumter as to the condition of
the cotton crop. 1t is not merely about
three weeks more backward than has usu-
ally been the case, but is now suffering
from vigorous attack of the two great
pests of cotton-the lice and ball worm has
never made its appearance SO early in the
season in any previous year, and conse-
quently its early appearance is by no
means a good augury. A months dry,
warm weather, may possibly prevent the
worm from seriously injuring the crop.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

THE WILAnNGToN, CHARLOTTE AND
RUTHERFORD RAILROAD.-The subscrip-
ton of 100000 heretofore made by the
Commissioners of the town of Wilmington
to the stock of the Wilmington, Charlotte
and Rutherford Railroad Company, having
been made under certain conditions which
have not yet been complied with. therefore
the Commissioners have ordered that an
election be held, for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the views of the citizens of that
place relative to making the subscription
of $200OO to the stock of the Company an
unconditional one. The election will be
held on the 4th of August next Fayette-
UiUe CarOLinian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
ALABAMA AND MASSACHUSETTS

The Governor of Massachusetts, having
forwarded to the Governor of Alabama a
string Of fanatical resolutions insulting TO
the South, Gov. Winston, of Alabama, verv
politely returned them, accompanied by the
following letter:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, }
MoNTGoMRY, Ala. June 10, 1856.
SIR: Believing the resolves you have
forwarded to this Department, in relation
to the Territory of Kansas, to be in conflict
with the truth of history, unconstitutional
and reasonable in design, return them to
you, with request, that all future resolu-
tions of the Legislature of Massachusetts,
on Federal affairs and the subject of slave
ry, be no more forwarded to this Depart
ment.
The obligations of the Constitution and
the Laws of the United States, passed in
conformity thereto, being disregarded and
nullifed by Massachusetts,, we desire no
further intercourse with your State; and
wish 50 be free, in future. from insult from
State whose citizens do not recognize &C.
countability for insult and libellous imputA-
tons upon the character of Southern States
and the citizens thereof.
Your obedient servant,
JOHN A. WINSTON.
To His Excellency Henry J. Gardner
of Massachusetts,.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

wThe question, of the right of the Bank
of Fayetteville, tc issue small bills, since
January last, has been decided against it
by the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
OF course, this decision does not affect the
value of the notes-nor does it prohibit
their circulation by the community. The
Bank is not allowed to issue any more.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

y Hon. Albert Cuthbert, for many
years leading and distinguished politician
in Gaorqia. and United States Senator from
March, 1887, to March, 1913, died at ms
residence in Jasper county, on the 9th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

y PETITIONS FOR A Dissolution OF
THE UNION are now in circulation in all the
Northern States, having been sent out by
the agents of the American Anti-Slavery
Society, with the request that they be sign
ed and sent to Mr.. Hale, Mr.. Wilson, Mr..
Wade, Mr.. Seward or Mr.. Fessenden tor
presentation TO the Senate, or TO Messrs.
Giddings, Burlingame or Cummins' for pre-
sentation to the House, Providence Post.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

ROGUE DIsCovERED.-W. r. Mills, of
Salisbury, on the 4th July, while asleep,
had his pocket book, containing $500, stolen
from his pocket. j. B. Ramsay has been
arrested as the robber, and $3.50 of the
stolen money recovered. He confesses that
he was the thief. So we learn from the
Salisbury Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
THE BRITISH NATIONAL DEBT.

The British National Debt cannot be
much short at this moment of thousand
millions of pounds. Yet the resources of
Great Britain increase at such a rate as to
make even that enormous amount compar-
atively immaterial. The American war
increased the British national debt by more
than one hundred millions. In 1888 its
whole amount was two hundred and forty
millions, and it required more than three
fourths of the revenue to pay the in
terest. All parties then agreed that Great
Britain was on the verge of bankruptcy
In 1893 commenced that terrible war which,
with two brief intervals, lasted twenty three
years. When peace returned in 1915, the
debt had rolled up to nearly nine hundred
millions.
The existence of such debt as that of
Great Britain affords strong reason why
she should keep in peace, especially with
such country as America. War with this
country at once increases her debt and di-
minishes her means of paying it. SuPposing
her sure of success for years, yet the dam
age the British manufactures and commerce,
and the cost oc such a war, might well
make her pause before going to war for such
a cause as Champions Dismissal and risk
ing the gigantic financial ruin which an A
noerican contest might produce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22

p All mankind are happier for having
been happy; so that if you make them hap
by now, you make them happy many years
hence by the memory of it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
0etus of tbe Dan.
THE REVOLUTION IN CALIFORNIA.

We have advices from California, by the
steamer .' Daniel Webster" to the Goth of
June.
Mob law still prevails, and there is no de-
crease in the excitement at San Francisco.
Very few persons responded to the Cover
nor's proclamation of June 4th. The Eigi-
lance Committee had opened books and re-
cruits were being received by thousands
The committee have six thousand stand of
arms and thirty pieces of cannon. Their
force is divided into ten regiments. There
are a string Of breastworks i'll the front of
the Committee Room, an alarm bell on the
top of the building. and several pieces of
cannon on the adjacent roofs.
The Governor gathered few hundred
men together and went to Benicia to get
arms and ammunition from the arsenal,
which General Wool refused to give them.
The Governors forces were encamped near
the city. Six more rogues had been ban
ished by the Committee, who continued
making arrests.
On the receipt of the Governors procla-
nation nearly all the towns in the interior
held enthusiastic meetings, endorsing the
Committee, and formed organizations to as
sst them.
Crimes and casualties were numerous
There was no interest whatever in politics.
The reports from the mines were favorable.
FROM OREGON
In Oregon hostilities continued. Smiths
command was attacked ne3r the meadows;
the whites lost IL killed and 25 wounded;
Indian loss considerahle.-Col. Wright and
one third of his command had been killed
by the Yakima Indians.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-07-22
Turning, Cutting Screws, Repair
ing Boilers and Engines Of all

Charlotte, Jan. I, 1S56.-tf
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-09-24
New Publications.

bred n Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp,
by Harriet Beecher Stowe vols. 12mo.,
Sl,75 Life, Explorations and Public Ser
vices of John Charles Fremont, by Charles
W. Upham, IS cts. Three per cent n Month ;
or the Perils of Fast Living, by Charles
Burdett, ST 90. Green Mountain Traveller
by Josiah Barnes, Sen. 81 90. Adventures
OF Gerard the Lion Killer, by Charles E.
Whitehead, 81 ,25. Green Mountain Girls by
Blythe White, Jr, SIPS. The Sparrowgra>s
Papers; or Living in the Country, by Fred
erick S. Cozzcns, 81 90 Western Border
Life; or what Fanny Hunter saw and heard
in Kansas and Missouri, S 90. Retribution,
by Mrs. Emma D. Il. n Scuthworth, 81 ,25.
The wanderer, by the author Of the Watch
man, 81 90. Worth and Wealth Maxims
for merchants and men Of business, by Free
man Hunt, 81 ,25. Diary and Correspondence
of Amos Lawrence. 81. Applctons' Railway
and Steam Navigation Guide, for September,
Is cents. Steel Ensravngs of Charles sum
ner, 3s cts. Republican Song Books l2!.
Tribune Campaign Life of Fremont, Maya
zines for September. For sale by
Sept II. 1886, A H. COPELAND.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-09-24

Royal sprague 25 acres, 1-2 Of the west hall
of Samuel Turner and Noah Chittenden
Marshall T. Shackett 100 acres, 1T Of Noah
Waddams, Sd div, Midi part.
John w. Stewart and A. johnson, saw mill
100 acres, No 90, ID div, 1T of Aaron Ilawley,
100 acres, No ~, LIST div, TT of David Sum
mers, part of lot No II, LIST div, TT OF Ezra
Curtis.
John W. Stewart and N. Wood 100 acres, No
sc, LIST div, TT of Hawkins Nichols.
THAR, Homer e. Co. 50 acres, north east cor
ner Of Samuel Turner and Noah Chittcndcn,
Midi. part
Russell Williams, No &c. LIST div, TT of Wal
liston IIawley
Wood & johnson 100 acres, No 90, ID div, TT
of Aaron lIawley.
Nathan Wood 100 acres, No &c. LIST div, rt of
Hawkins Nichols.
Charles G. Wainwright 300 acres, ID and Sd
div, TT of Seth Kent, Salisbury part.
The undivided rts Jerial French 100 acres,
Francis Hawlcy 80 acres, Thomas lIawley $50
acres.
And so much of said lands will be sold at
public auction, ut the dwelling house of Samuel
S. Fletcher, in said Ripton, on Thursday the ID
day Of October next, at nine o'clock, A. NJ, as
shall be requisite to discharge said taxes with
costs, unless previously paid.
Attest: S. II. IENDRICK, st Constable.
Dated at Ripton, this 9th day Of September,
A. ID. 1856. 2l:3w