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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
IMPORTANT FROM FLORIDA.

We are indebted (says the Charleston
Evening News) to the Purser of the steam
ship Carolina, Captain Coxetter, which ar
rived Saturday morning from Pilatka, for
the following extra of the Tampico Peninsu-
lar, dated 23d Dec:
INDIAN WAR INEvITABLE.-The follow
ing official information was received at
headquarters of the troops in Florida, about
half-past eleven O'Clock last night. The in
telligence was brought from Fort Myers by
the United States steamer Ranger. The
Ranger left Fort Myers on the morning of
the 22d December.
''FoRT BROOKS, (FLA.,) Dec. %.
An exploring party under the command
of Lieut.. George l.. Hartsuff, I'd Artillery,
consisting of one sergeant, one corporal, and
seven privates, were suddenly attacked by
a party of Seminole Indians on the Goth, a
bout sixteen miles southeast from Fort ST.
mon Drum, that post being about forty miles
southeast from Fort Myers. The party left
Fort Myers on the morning of the 9TH ult.,
and up to the time of attack were engaged
III uloh1IIS d decentralization VI tuc poAllon
of the Big Cypress Swamp examined by the
troops last winter. Three men of the com
mand arrived at Fort Myers on the night of
the 21st. 1t is supposed that Lieut.. Hart
suf and the remainder of his party have
been killed.
Most of the public animals with the ex-
pedition, some eighteen in number, were
also shot down. Lieut.. Hartsuf, when last
seen, had one arm broken, and is supposed
to have been wounded in the side. Private
Hanna, of company G, ID Artillery, one of
the party who escaped, brought the above
information to Fort Myers. Hanna was
wounded in the abdomen-not seriously, it
is thought. He left another of the party,
private Baker, also wounded, about eighteen
miles from Fort Myers. Baker gave out at
that point, and could come no farther. The
Indians making the attack were some twen-
five or thirty in number. Two companies
of the I'd Artillery were to leave Fort My
ers on the morning of the 22d ult., in search
of Lieut.. Hartsuf and the missing members
of the party. Other movements of the
troops in the direction of the battle ground
were ordered Immediately on the receipt of
the information concerning the attack"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

viso over all the Territories of the Union,
will report bill accordingly.
z. A Committee on Commerce, which.
should the outside abolitionists require it,
viii report bill to abolish the traffic in
slaves between the several States, upon the
plea that Congress has the power to regu-
late commerce.
And so on to the end of the chapter. A
formidable programme of active and radi-
cal Abolition Legislation such as this may
well drive back all such men of the anti
administration majority as those resisting
the election of Mr.. Banks for, if elected,
his duty in appointing the standing COM
mittees of the House will be as Giddings has
prescribed it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
WHEAT MARKET,
SDrinGS' Mills

T wish to purchase three or four hundred
thousand bushels of good merchantable
wheat, for which l will pay the highest cash
price.
Charlotte, from its facilities of Transportation
is one of the best inland markets in the South
ern States. l have erected large Merchant
Mills contiguous to the Railroad ,ca pable ofgrin
ding three hundred barrels of flour per day,
and to keep them running l must have wheat.
So bring it along, if you want the highest flg-
ure for it.
/ am prepared to grind for toll. 1fyou want
flour whose brand will be sufficient to sell 1t IN
1ny market in the world, here is the place to
have it manufactured. These Mills have al
ready made reputation not inferior 10 any
in the country.
LEROY SPRINGS.
June l5, 1855. 47-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
seletteo pottrp.
TRIP LIGHTLY OVER TROUBLE

ZIP LIGHTLY OVER TROUBLE
Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrong;
We only make grief double
By dwelling on it long.
Why clasp woes hand SO tightly;
Why sigh DER blossoms dead
Why cling to forms unsightly1
Why not seek joy instead
Trip lightly over sorrow;
Though this day may be dark,
The sun may shine to morrow
And gaily sing the lark;
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have fed:
Then never be down-hearted,
But look for joy instead.
Trip lightly over sadness,
Stand not to rail at DOOM
We've pearls to string of gladness
On this side of the tomb;
Whilst stars are nightly shining,
And heaven is overhead,
Encourage not repining,
But look for joy instead.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
WILLIAMS, THE MURDERER.

We learn that petitions, signed by large
number of persons, for the pardon of Joseph
T. Williams, now under sentence of death
in the jail of Person County for the murder
of his father, were on Thursday the Goth
December, laid before Gov. Bragg. Rep
reservations in writing, from highly respec-
table sources, adverse to his pardon, were
also forwarded to the Governor, together
with a statement relative to the case from
Mr.. Solicitor Rutfin, made upon an applica-
ton of the Governor to him for that pur-
pose.
We learn that Gov. Bragg, after mature
consideration, felt it to be his duty to re-
fuse pardon. 1t was then asked as last
that the time fixed for his execution might
be postponed, to enable him the better to
prepare to meet his awful end 1t will be
remembered that he was to have been exc
cuted on the Oath of last month. In view
of the shortness of the time between the re-
fusal of pardon and the day fixed for his
execution, and the assurances of the prison
er that he was earnestly endeavoring to
make his peace with his God, the Governor
granted him reprieUe until Thursday the
Oath day of January next, at which time
he will suffer the extreme penalty of the
law.
1t was proved that the prisoner, Joseph
T. Williams, waylaid his father and shot
him; and the evidence in the case, which
was circumstantial, was regarded by the
jury as entirely conclusive. Crimes of this
peculiar character--assassinatio by shoot
ing-are becoming alarmingly frequent,
and it is high time that an example should
be made of the guilty. Very recently, Mr..
Charles was shot and killed near Elizabeth
City; Mr.. Thatch, of Chowan, was waylaid
and shot on the Sth December, near his re-
sidence; and on Wednesday night, the 18th
December, John Freeman, Esq, a respec-
table and worthy citizen of BERTHE, was
shot in his own yard by some person un-
known, and is represented to have been Sc
riously injured. We trust that the guilty
persons in all these cases, as in that of the
murderer of his father, will be brought to
condign punishment.-[ Raleigh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
General Entelltgeute.
PEACE AT HAND.

We take the following important intelii-
gence from letter in the New York Courier
and Enquirer, dated London, December Z.
knowledge is possessed in Richmond that
it comes from highly reliable source. The
letter says:
LONDON, December Z.
think may venture to assure you that
there is strong probability of an early ter
mination of the Rusaian war. believe that
Austria has certainly submitted propositions
to France and England for its conclusion,
with the assurance, that if accepted by them
and afterwards rejected by Russia, she will
Immediately put an end to all hesitancy on
the subject, and join with the allies against
the Car.
These propositions, am assured, receive
Louis Napoleon's approval, and he expressed
his willingness to accede to them; and the
British Government have, somewhat reluc-
family, adopted his policy.
These proposals stipulate,
First, To convert the Black Sea into a
commercial one, as substitute for the
third of the Vienna four points excluding
forever the navies of all nations from it; and
Second, the whole course of the Danube,
its mouths included, to be entirely released
from Russian control.
That the Emperor of Russia will accept
these propositions, can hardly be doubted.
By so doing he will preserve the honor of
his realm; for he cannot successfully war
with the Allies with Austria also against
him. The contest has already told fear
fully on Russia. Her resources of men and
money are nearly exhausted; and disguise
it as they may, the Russian people, like the
English, would hail the return of peace with
acclamations of delight. Should peace be
concluded, Lord Palmerston's resignation
of the Premiership is possible; and in that
case an immediate settlement of oil the
existing questions of difference between the
United States and this country would pro-
badly follow; and cordial relations thus be
restored among the leading nations of the
earth.
The Courier adds to the Importance of
the statements of this letter by its COM
ments. 1t says:
Our private advices by the Asia remove
all doubt in our minds, that the terms for
concluding an immediate peace between the
Western powers and Russia, have been
definitely arranged by Austria, been ac-
ceded to by Russia, have received the assent
of the Emperor Napoleon, and have been
reluctantly acquiesced in by England.
This is indeed important and gratifying
intelligence; and it may be implicitly relied
on, notwithstanding the opinions of the
European press and all the correspondents
of the American press to the contrary
our own included. Of course it cannot be
expected of us to reveal the source of our
information. Suffice it to say, it is con-
veyed in letter to us by direction of one
who knows; and in hasty note to us says:
Il have requested --- to write you in
regard to the probable termination of the
war; but even he is not permitted to know
the almost certainty of that event, and our
pressis strangely befogged upon the subject
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
Save YOUR Costs !!

THE Notes and Accounts of the late firm
Il of A. Bcthune & Co. has been placed in the
hands of S. w. Davis, Esq, for collection and
settlement. Those indebted either by Note or
Account, are requested to make immediate
arrangement, as further indulgence cannot
and will not be granted.
ALEXANDER g. JOHNSTON.
April 7, 1855. 38.F
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

A New WHEAT.-A clergyman writing
to the Commissioner of Patents from Hills
boro, Oregon Territory, states that he has
discovered new kind of grain resembling
wheat, which. if it will not make bread, viii
make an excellent food for cattle. The
grain is said to be very heayy-the heads
yielding hundred fold each. Samples of
this grain were received with the letter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
NOTICE.

THE Subscriber having bought the entire inter-
est o. J. G. Hand OF the ii IN of Ahrens i Hand,
respectfully inform his friends and public generally
that he will continue selling his whole Stock of
Goods at Cost, strictly for Cash, and invites his
customers and the public generally call and see
the Goods F. w. AHRENS.
n. B.-The Notes and Accounts due the firm
F.W.A A.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
Notice to Debtors.

TNHE subscriber having entered into part
/ nership with Mr.. Palmer, is desirous of
closing up his old business. He therefore
most earnestly requests his former friends and
customers, who are in arrears at his shop, to
call between this time and our April court, ard
settle their accounts either by Tote or cash,
the latter if possible. r. SHAW.
march 2, 1855. 23-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

WESTERN Hoe TRADE.-Up to Satur-
day 103,351 hogs had been killed at Cincin-
natl; l97 ,030 at Louisville, and at Indian
apolis, Ind, 48,OO6. At Vincennes 5000
head had been killed up to the 10Th. At
Clarksville and New Providence, Tenn, S.
900 head had been killed, and from 5000
to 5000 more to come in. They are quoted
at So rs to Sc at Louisville, and at IS 25 to
So so at Indianapolis,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

MY Notes and Accounts having been placed
wi in the hands of S. w. Davis, Esq, for
collection, those who are indebted to me in
diyidually, or as one OF the old firm of Steele
lIarty, respectfully requested TO make
settlement by April Court, if not sooner.
A. c. STEELE.
Feb. 9, 1865. 2S-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

THE LENNON CAsE.-In compliance with
the joint resolution adopted by the General
Assembly in 1853, the Governor of Virginia
has appointed Andrew Stevenson, Esq, the
associate counsel, with the Attorney Gener-
al, to prosecute before the Supreme Court
of the State of New York the appeal taken
from the decision of Judge in that State.
by which Jonathan Lennon, a citizen OF
Virginia, was deprived of his slaves.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
Watches! Watches! Watches {!

lA THE subscribers are now receiving a
SE large stock of WATCHES from the
most celebrated makers; also Il rich stock of
FASHIONABLE JEwELRY, CHAINS, &C.,
all of which will be sold low for cash or on short
time to punctual dealers.
THOS. TROTTER s. SON.
april 81, 1855 4Otf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

PosTAGE.-It must be remembered by
letter writers that no letters can be sent
through the mails after the lst instant, un-
less they are prepaid by stcmps. Every
person, then, should take care to provide
himself with stamps.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
Cash paid for Hides,

1NHE highest prices will be paid for hides
l. by S. NJ. HOWELL.
doors south of Sadler's Hotel.
Charlotfa. Oct. 30-6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

SLAVE STEALING.-At a meeting of the
citizens of Goochland county, Va, on the
18th inst, for the purpose of sending dele
gates to the Southern Commercial Conven-
ton, resolution was adopted advocating
the death penalty for slave stealing, con-
fnement in the Penitentiary fer the attempt,
and the admission of negro evidence against
suspected person. The resolution also
recommends arming the pilots in Chesapeake
Bay, at the expense of the State, and author
Using them to search suspected vessels.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

B The Alabama House of Representa-
tives has passed bill providing that if any
person shall sell to male minor any arti-
Gle or commodity, exceeding in price FIVE
dollars, without authority from the parent
or guardian, such person shall be liable to
fine of not less than twenty five, nor more
than three hundred dollars.
A resolution has been offered in the Sen
ate of Virginia, proposing the punishment
of death for the abduction of slaves, and the
confscation of any property employed in
their removal.
A PREVENTATIVE AGAINST CONSUMP-
TIoN.-Mr. Montigny, French Consul in
China, says that the Chinese mix arsenic
freely with the tobacco which they smoke,
and those who do so are described as "stout
fellows, with lungs like a blacksmith's bel
lows, and rosy as cherubs.'' The statement
has called out letter from DIR. Londa, who
announces that some years ago, in the course
of di discussion at the Academy of Medi-
cine, on the agents to be employed to cure
turbercular consumption, he told the assem-
bled doctors that he had found but one
means Of combating this dreadful disease,
viz the smoking of arsenic; and the doc
tor reafirms his commendation of that rem
edy.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-08-07
Six ESlipsos in One Yeaf.

There are to be six eeipses this year, SAYS
an exchange, Two OF the sun, two of the moon,
one of the Know Noihings and one OF the
Black Repu Leans. The last two will be to-
tai. In fact. neither body will ever make its
appearance again. The eclipse Of the Know
Nothings will be visible in every part Of the
United States and can be seen with the ma
ked eye. The eclipse of the Black Republi-
cans will only be visible in the Northern
States, that body never having been seen in
the Southern States. Ii can be seen without
the aid Of smoked glass. The eclpses will
commence ON the morning OF the 4th day of
November next, and will continue during the
Igrecler part of the day, reaching the point of
total obscurity about sunset, al which time
the Democracy will shine out in its full glory.
AS eclipses of this kind, this year are of rare
occurrence, our readers need not expect 10
find any notice Of them in The ordinary alma
macs. Full accounts will be found in the pa
pers Of November 5. The Two bodies which
are 10 be eclipsed on the day previous iesem-
BILE comets more than planets, though they are
not accompanied by q long tail. They have
never before made their appearance in this
political firmament, and never will be seen
acain.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-08-07

beside his bed, waiting for the long deep slum-
Der 10 be broken, that she might see hose blue
eyes look up OF her once again. She was
dressed as for bridal, in robe OF pearIy sot-
In, with no ornaments save single white rose
in her dark hair, and another oD her breast -
The coloTdeepened in her cheeks as the event
full hour drew near; her fine eyes glowed and
sparkled with the love so long Imprisoned, and
so suddenly set free.
The golden hands Of her watch pointed to
the hour Of seven, when the sleeper moved
slightly, drew long sigh, and opened his eyes.
She bent above him with q beating heart; his
gaze wandered unensily about the room, fixed
upon her. kindled, and he tried TO smile
Very gently she passed her arms beneath his
aching bead, and drew ittowards her Till it
rested upon her breast; very gently her warm
lips fell upon his brow; very gently the tears,
which she could not guile repress, fell upon
bis wasted cheek.
lie looked up in strange, joyful surprise,
and asked fainlly:--
"a lice, what does this meanl"
Itmeans that you must live TO forgive meR'
she sobbed. "That love you with my whole
heart, and none but you! Do not send me
away, my husbandW
Ab, his tears were falling now! Too weak
10 feel astonishment, lie could only thank Goo
silently. He drew her ieebly to his breast
and whispered
"My srife! God bless your Life is worth the
living now!"
Their lips met in long, long kiss'of recon
ciliaton and forgiveness. All was silent il
the chamber; for happiness like theirs there
is no language.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-08-07
COUNT THEM.

Count what Why count the mercies which
have been quietly falling in your path through
every period Of your history. Down they
come every morning and every evening, as,an
gel, messengers from The Father Of tights, 10
tell Of your best Friend in Heaven. Have you
lived these years. wasting mercies, treading
them beneath your feet, consuming them every
day, and never yet realize from whence they
camel II you have, Heaven pity you.
You have mu!muIed under affection but
who has heard you rejoice over blessings?-
Do you ask what are these merces? Ask tie
sunbeam, the rain drop, the star or the queen
of the night. What is life but a mercy?---
What is health, strength, friendship, social
life, the gospel OF Christ divine worship2 Had
they The power Of speech, each would say: al
am mercy" Perhaps you never regard them
as such. lfnot you have ben dull student
Of nature or revelation.
What is the propriety Of stopping to play with
a thorn bush when you may justas well pluck
sweet flowers, and eat pleasant fruis2
Yet We have seen enough OF men TO know
that they have morbid appetite for thorns.-
IL they have lost friend, they will murmur at
the loss, if God has given them score ofnew
ones, And somehow, everything assumes n
value when ii is goae, which man would no!
acknowledge when he had il in possession,
unless, inded, some one wished 10 purchase it,.
Happy is he who looks al the bright side Of
life, Of providence, and OF revelation. Who
avoids thofns, thickets and sloughs, until his
Christian growth is such that il he cannot i'm.
prove them, he may pass among them without
injury. Count meroies before you complain OF
sffiic,ions.--ReiigiOuS Telescope.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-08-07
WHY he Supports Buchanan.

The editor of the Lancaster american Press
"a paper which until recently was opposed to
the Democratic party,) gives the following
reasons why he will support Mr.. Buchanan:
"Because he is our neighbor and friend, and
because he has done more for the poor of this
city than all his traducers put together.
"Because he is statesman Of the first or
der of int lIect, and is vastly the superior, in
every respect, of all his competitions.
"Because he is an honest man, and will
administer The government honestly and faith
fully.
Because he will be the president, not Of a
faction or section OF The Union, but of the
whole American people-and will know no
South, no North, no East, no West-but will
treat alike, fairly and impartially, in the true
spirit Of the Constitution.
"Because we know him, and can truly say
that he is OF the pureSt, as he is one of the
ablest, statesmen now living
"For these and other reasons, which We
might give had we the room, we prefer James
Buchanan for the Presidency, and shall do
what we can TO promote his election.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-08-07
Refuse to 20 for Fremont.

Amos A. Lawrence, one OF the "solid men
of Boston" who wos placed on the Fremont
electoral ticket, declines 10 allow such use of
his meme, and announces further that he will
not support Fremont.
Judge Mclean, it is said by The Baltimore
American, has avowed his intention 10 sup
port Fillmore instead of Fremont. There is
probably no doubt of this, as Judge Mclean
was showed aside by the Philadelphia Conven-
tion.
The Cincinnati Enquirer published the 9TH
er day a letter from James B. Clay, of Ashland,
the son of Henry Clay, announcing his deter
mination 10 vote for James Buchanan.
The son of another Whig Patriot and States
man General Harrison, also announces that
he will not support Fremont, and that he will
vote for Buchanan aud Breckinridge. VIM.
H. H. Taylor aud Thornton, sons-in- lows Of
the hero Of Tippecanoe announce similar
purpose.
The son and immediate personal friends Of
the lamented Daniel Webster give their sup
port 10 buchanan and Breckinridge.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-08-07
Absurditiev of the "Black Rspublicaug. ;,

To claim 10 be republican pARTY--and
then TO call convention 10 nominate candi-
date for the presidency, representing on l6
states out OF 81 which compose the REPUBLIC!
To CLAIM to be an anti sLauery rARTY-and
then 10 select Shareholder as candidate for
;he presidency!
To claim TO be o PARTY in favor Of FREEDOM
in favor of the blacks-then propose 10 en-
slave the WHITES who emigrale to Kansas
To endorse Summers abuse Of South Caro-
lima and Of South Carolina men--and then Sc
lect one from that State to be their standard
bearer
To abuse the administration Of President
Pierce, and 10 characterize the measures of
the democratic party as absolutely wicked and
even infeInai-and not TO propoge the repeal
Of single enactment of which theo complain!
JACKSON.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-08-07

avowed purpose OF stealing horses, which is
now engaged in stealing them in every difec-
ton, doubtless for the purpose Of mounting
their 'legion" Of assassns and traitors.
June, 1856.
The town Of franklin attacked, between
the hours Of two and three O'Clock in tie
morning, by an armed body OF assassins from
the town OF Lawrence, who succeeded in kill
ing most estimable citizen in his own house,
By The name Of Tischmaser, and committing
sundry other outrages.
These ere few Of the many outrages COM
mitted in this Territory by the agents and hire
lings Of the New England EmigTant Aid Socie-
ty, calling themselves champions OF freedom
and friends Of humanity. The list could be
readily extended to an Indefinite extent; but
these will suffice for the present.