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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
DISSOLUTION.

TMvHE FIRM hitherto existing under the title
Il of PRITCHARD & CALDWELL, Drug
gists, is dissolved by mutual consent this day,
(the 17th.) All persons indebted to the same,
are earnestly desired to make arrangements, at
any rate by January Court next, for settlement
and all with whom the previously existing con-
Germ is in arrears, to present their claims by that
time for settlement, to II. NJ. Pritchard.
The Drug Business will be car
ried on heretofore, at the old stand No. 3,
Granite Row, opposite Sadlers Hotel,
where the subscriber will be happy to see any
and ALL of his old friends and generous patrons,
at any and all times.
FL. NJ. PRITCHARD, NJ. D.,
Druggist s. ApOthec0ry.
Charlotte Dec 10 1855
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
JAMES BUCHANAN.

The Philadelphia Pennsylvania pub
fishes the following extracts from private
letter to a gentleman of that State, from
Mr.. Buchanan:
You refer to the connection of my name
with the Presidency. This [ neither de-
sired nor expected. The movement i'll my
favor has, therefore, originated without my
previous knowledge or consent, and should
be quite satisfied should another be selected.
1.-The next will be the most important and
responsible Presidential term since the last
war with England, or, perhaps. since the
origin of the government. Both our foreign
and our domestic affairs will require the
guidance of an able, firm, and skillful pilot
to steer the vessel of State clear of the
breakers. Ipray Heaven that the best man
may be selected for the crisis, and to me it
is matter of Indifference whether he comes
from the North or the South, the East or
the WeSt.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
A Word to the Ladies.

Nothing adds so much to the form and attrac-
tiveness of lady, as a and well-ftting dress
Calico made in becoming style, lends more
comeliness to the wearer than an il-ftting dress
of the finest silk. Ladies, therefore, who appre-
ciate the importance of a handsome appearance,
are referred to the advertisement of Mrs. Whclan
She will give them a desideratum much to be
desired, and also give additional charms to their
pretty faces by making their bonnets correspond
with their dresses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
MR.. BANKS ELECTION.

The y. y. Tribune, i'll its exultation over
the election of Mr.. Banks, says: 1--WE hope
there is an omen of good in the election of
Mr.. Banks. 1t has thus far turned ont that
the Speaker ,cEo is in office at the Presidential
election has Arrays been Of the same politics
as the successful candidote for that high
oGicc. IfHere IS to be an exception at the
ucrt faction, 1t aciU be the first" And
again: The first great victory attained at
least within the memory of the oldest of the
living. by freedom over slavery, cannot fail
10 have great results. We look upon it as
the commencement of new era in our his
tory. If a Speaker can be chosen without
the aid of a single Southern vote, and i'll
spite of strong cohort of Northern dough-
faces ayowcd and sccret-why may not a
President be chosen i'll like manner! The
North Is 80 longer terra incOgnita which
rnocks the efforts of political navigators to
find it. 1t proves at last to be firm land
u standpoint whence it is possible TO leap
into the Speakers chair-why not into the
Prcsidcnt's?"
This is the programme. If Black Re-
publican Speaker, why not a Black Rcpub
lican President, quoth the Tribune. Why
not Joshua Giddings or VIM. II. Seward
Why mott But nous rerron$.- Richmond
DiSpUtch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
THE UNION.

Gov. R. C. Wicklife, in his inaugural ad-
dress before the Legislature Of Louisiana,
remarks: Some thirty years ago, when a
distinguished citizen of the United States
said it was time to calculate the value of the
Union, general burst Of indignation
throughout the country was the patriotic
response. Now, good men and wise men do
calculate the value of the Union, and the
public heart does not seem to be aggrieved
by the comparatively low estimate that is
sometimes placed upon it. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

re The ''Whig'' admits that :" last year the
Temperance men and Know Nothings combined
elected the Board of Commissioners" But, the
Editor denies that he claimed the election a
Know Nothing victory. AS far then, as the Edi-
tor is individually concerned, stand corrected :;
but his party could not conceal their gratitica-
ton at the result, and did claim it as Know No
thing victory, and exulted over the result. Their
Organ at Washington so proclaimed it, and the
Know Nothing journals generally echoed the
shout of victory
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

LINCOLN COUNTY.
Superior Court Of Lar, Fail Term, 1855.
James Carpenter,)
VS. Attachment
]. F. Leonhardt. } Levied on Land.
q this case, it appearing to the satisfac-
IL ton of the Court, that the Defendant has
absconded, or so concears himself that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served on
him: 1t is therefore ordered by Court, that
publication be made for six weeks in the
''Western Democrat" giving notice to the
said defendant, that he must be and appear
before the Judge of our Superior Court Of
Law, at the next Court to be held for said
county, at the court house in Lncointon, on
the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday in Fee
bruary next, then and there to plead and re-
plevy, otherwise judgment pro conjesSo will
be entered against him, and the lands levied
on condemned to satisfy plaintiffs debt.
Witness, r. Williamson, Clerk of said
Court, at office, the 8th Monday after the 4th
Monday in August, A. D. 1855.
ROBT. WILLIAMSON, Clerk
FEB. ~. 1856.-Prs .fee$6.1
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A MATERIAL DIFFERENCE.

A report has found its way into some
newspapers, that a man named jerks, re-
Gently killed his wife, near Camden, s. c.,
by striking her on the head with jug
The last "Camden Journal does not ''spoil
the story but mends it very materially by
stating that it was the jug and not the head
that was broken-a circumstance fortunate
for Mrs. jerks and not less SO for Mr..
IonkS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

ARIEL MURDER CASE.-We learn from
the Charleston Standard that the boy An
derson, charged with the murder of the Cap
tain of the ship Ariel, has been acquitted
the jury not leaving the box. The trial was
a long and exciting one in the Court at
Charleston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

70 The people of Columbia are about
raising a company to establish a line Of
steamboats, between that place and Charles
ton. The scheme is supposed to be practi-
cable, as the distractions in the Congaree
river are of wood, and can, it is thought, be
easily removed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
THE ST.4TES:
Tuesday Morning, Feb. 1885,
THE ELECTION OF SPEAKER

In our last, we announced the election of
Banks, the Black Republican AbolitiOnist
Of Massachusetts, to the Speakcrship Of
Congress. To-day we show by what means
tJ,. act was contaminated. The plurality
rule was adopted under implied pledges
from the .'National'' and South Amcri-
cans that they would support General
Aiken, and thus ensure his election over
Banks: but when the hour of trial came.
SIX of the number Clarke and Whitney of
New York Broom and Millwurd of Penn
syIvania, Cullen of Delaware, and Davis of
Mary land, proved false to every pledge they
rave since the contest first commenced,
nud showed that they preferred tie election
of Banks to Gen. Aiken, and cast their
votes accordingly, by throwing them away
upon persons who were not candidates.
Sixteen Northern Democrats voted for Ten.
Aiken, and not one Know othing from the
free States votcdfo him. Democrats alone
from the free States, stood by the South.
Know othingS from the slGYc states gem
orally voted for Gen. Aiken, but Mr.. Fuller,
WHO Hldut many 'AtiiDIdi'IiH 'i d ""!NCilul
attachment to Democratic principles, while
he was himself candidate for Speaker,
siiI mt rO'c at all!
In another column we give ia" vote for
speaker 1t will be seen that the entire
delegation of North Carolina, voted for
Gen. Aiken, with the exception of the MEM
Der from this district, the Hon. Burton
,'raisc, VII" had paired off with a member,
and was absent at the time, Let the follow
ing. from the Richmond Enquirer and the
New York Herald (thc latter = Know
Netbimg I,a2erl Show
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
Columbia. Feb. @

CoTTON.-Thc demand from day to day has
been of the most active character, and prices
very firm. The sales of the week comprise about
LOO bales, and we now quote inferior to st
Middling to %; Fair % to 9s and choice
article might command fraction over our. highest
figures. BACON dropping; we quote hog round
at III to II, and hams l24 to cents, according
to quality. CORN lower; we quote good at IS to
80 cents per bushel. Peas firm; IS to 50 cents
per bushe. OATS dull; 60 to G24 cents per
bushel. FLoUR-Common to good brands S74
to S9a; fine family 50 per barrel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

the able manner in which he had discharged
the duties of the Presidency, was passed,
and rendering him free ticket on the road
for life. By resolution, the Board of Direc
tors were authorized TO increase the salary
of the President from g, ZOO to $4,000
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
Troy, Ohio, August 30, 1855.

Mr.. Perry Darts Il feel it to be my duty to-
bear my testimony IL the efficacy of your in
fnlihle Pain KILLER. have used it for years,
for complaints of the Stomach and Bowels,
having formerly been subject to severe attacks
of DiarrhGI and Cholera Morbus-but for the
last two years have not had occasion 20 use il
or any other medicine for that complaint, it
having perfectly restored my digestive organs.
| hld very severe attack, few days ago,
OF the = que, and such pain in my back, for
three days and nights, that could get no rest.
l demanded of my physician, after several
things had been tried. 10 give me something 10
relieve my back and head OF pain. lie said
must battle, and wait till the Ague wore of, a nd
the pain would wear away. / had too much
pain TO feel easy, and sent and got % cent
bottle of the "Vcgeta bic PIin Killer" took
n little inwardly, and bathrd according to dir
cctions, ana one application has removed alb
the pain, and am able to write to-day, though.
with trembling hand. The application was
made last week about nine o'clock, and had
a sweet nights rest. have recommended it
for several years--as l have travelled a good
dea-lnd it has given universal satisfas elton
where it has been used according To d;r"c.
tons. Yours, gratefully,
l.. PERRY CHILDS,
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LIFE OF JAMES MADISON.-The Hon.
VIM. c. Rives, of Virginia, is collecting
records and materials, to enable him to
write the life of James Madison. The
fredericksburg Recorder truly remarks
THAT a better man for such task could
not have been selected. \ ripe scholarship,
powers of patient investigation, nice dis
elimination, deep veneration and high
admiration for Mr.. Madison and an intimate
familiarity with the subject are the qualities
which Mr.. Rivcs will bring into exercise,
and these, with style of dignifed simplici
ty, clear as sunbeam, warrant the expcc-
tation that we shall have book of unusual
and extraordinary merit"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

WISHES TO BE DIvoRCED.-Lucien 3D.
naparte, having married what he calls a
woman of inferior condition." has asked
the Roman Court to annul his marriage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

u Mr.. John NJ. Drewrey, Sheriff of
Norfolk, (Va.,) was shot on Saturday night
last, by negro whom he had attempted to
arrest. Fortunately, the charge was only
shot. The negro has been arrested and
committed to Jail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
Charleston. Feb. 7,

CoTToN.-Ordnary to good Ordinary "a to 50;
Low to Strict Middling s. TO 81 Good MiddIing
% TO q! Midllinr Fair 50 to 81. Corn, &c to
soc. in bulk. OATS, So to 6Cc Pes, 50 TO Csc
FLOUR, 9 to 50 % per Dbl. BACoN-Sidcs at
12t; Shoulders at 10 to 104 cts. Hams, no prime
IL market.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
A CARD,

HRS SAML L. & JOSEPH W. CALD-
- WELL have this day associated themselves
in the practice of Medicine and one or the other
of them at all times be found at their office,
next door to the State Bank, up stairs unless pro-
fessionaly engaged
In all dangerous cases DR. P. G. Caldwell will
act as consulting physician free of charge
SAMUEL l.. CALDWELL,
JOSEPH w. CALDWELL.
t., 1919
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

70 On the outside of our paper, is par
agraph stating that the black Emperor,
Faustin Solouque, of Hayti, had not been
heard from since his defeat with the Domin-
leans. Later news reports that the Emperor
had returned to the Capital from his unsuc-
cessful expedition against the Dominicans,
but So far from being discouraged, was re-
cruiting for another army to resume his
operations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

Il Fred Douglass (black many lectured
in New York Assembly Chamber Tuesday
Evening.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

The prices of Cotton and Grain above were
the quotations previous to the late arrival from
Europe. A slight rise in Cotton and depression
in the Flour and Grain market may be expected,
as the result of the s'Persia's'' arrival from Eu-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

- The joint Special Committee of the
Massachusetts, Legislature have reported
that it is not expedient to repeal the Per-
sonal Liberty Bill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
OLE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE PERSIA.
PROSPECTS OF PEACE.-COTTON AID
D.-BREADSTUEFS DECLINED.

PROSPECTS, OF PEACE.-COI1ON AID
VANCED.-BREADS DECLINED.
New YORK, Feb. 9.-Thc new steamer
Persia, of the Cunard line, has arrived, bring
ing Liverpool dates of January Goth,
The prospects of an carly peace was
highly favorable. The prcliminaries of
peace would be signed by Feb. ID, and the
Gar had already notified Prince Gortscha-
koff to suspend hostilities in the Crimea.
1t was stated that Baron Buion would be
sent as the Russian plcnipotentiary, to the
new conference.
Russians sincerity is as much doubted as
ever, but SO far appearances are fair and
straightforward.
1t is rumcrcd that an armistice Of three
months has been agreed upon.
France, England and Austria continue to
accord, though it is forc>ccn that grave
questions must arise during the negotiations.
Nopl2ce for the meeting of the Commits
Sioncrs for peace has yet been decided upon.
y dispatch received just before the Persia
sailed says it viii certainly be at Paris or
London.
Cotton had advanced I-l6d, with sales
during the week of 10000 bales Consols
had advanced to 9I4.
Brcadstuffs were lower Canal Flour 4Os.,
Ohio, 42s. Corn dull at 3Ss. Cd; for
Mixed, and Abs. for White.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

- 1t will be seen from our report of
Congressional proceedings, that General
Whitfield, the pro-slavery Delegate from
Kansas, has been permitted to take his seat
in the House of Representatives When the
clerk in calling the roll, reached Kansas"
Mcssrs. Grow of Pa, and Campbell of Ohio,
stated that they would take some future
not entitled to a seat, waving all present
objections. We look upon this as equivalent
to a settlement of the matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

England, proposes to leave for London by
the next steamer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
Meeting OF the MeckIenburg
Agricultural SocietY.

FENHERE will be a meeting Of the Members
= of the Meckienburg Agricultural Society
at the Court-Housa, on the third Thursday OF
this month, (2Ist instantly A general attendance
is desirable.
Feb, y, 1856. A MEMBER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

~Dfs. p. G. CALDWELL will be
at the Office of Doctors j. w. & S. l.. Caldwell
from 8 to 10 o'clock, every morning After that
hour, he will be at his own house, subject to the
call of any of his friends, unless professionally
absent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

- Mr.. Buchanan, in a private letter to
a friend in Washington, states his intention
on the arrival of Mr.. Dallas at London, to
set out on two months trip on the con-
tinent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

NICARAGUA.-Mr. Wheeler, United States
Minister to Nicaragua, has written to Mr..
Marcy, that Walkers Government was
firmly established, and that he had an army
l,500 strong, had plan for the union of all
the Central American States, would be
doubtless successful and that under these
circumstances, our Government might re-
ccivc Minister in the place of Mr.. French.
The instructions to our representative,
Mr.. Wheeler, by Mr.. Marcy cannot but
receive the approval of all who wish the
Govern cnt Of the United States to act in
conformity with the duties of neutrality, in
conflicts which may take place to establish
new and overthrow established governments
in foreign countries. These instructions
forbid the recognition of Walkers govern
ment as one de tdctO until it is fully recog-
nized by the people of Nicaragua. Mr..
Wheeler is reproved for his interference.
But there seems an Inconsistency between
the reproof and his retention in office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12

French AGAIN REJECTED.-Parker II.
French, Walkers Nicaraguan Minister, a
brief sketch of whose infamous life we
furnished our readers last week, again pre-
scented his credentials, few days ago, to
Secretary Marcy, who for the second time
refused to recognise him as Minister, upon
the same ground he was at first rejected,
viz: want of knowledge that Walker, the
flibuster, had a right to appoint Minister.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-12
State Of North Carolina.

LINCOLN COUNTY.
uperior Court Of Lar, Fail Term, 1855
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-10
From he Loni,riLI, Lo,lrnnL

WHAT Ma. CLAY THUUGHT Ma. BUcHASAS-The
SigNic papers constantly repeating the fasehood
that Mr.. Clay the friend Of Mr. Buchanan We can
produce letter from Mr. Clay venerable citizen Of
Shelby county, saying Of Mr. Buchanan that he
e. either has political or his personal friend"
1t il well known that Mr.. Clay very far from being
admirer Of Gen. Cass Nevertheless in letter to Da
mel Uhnan, dated Ashland, June II, 1881, he said ::
''Geh Cas- has quite much ability, quite much firm
ness dad much honesty and sincerity than Mr. Bu.
chdnGa" SO Mr.. Clay deemed Mr.. Buchanan diSloneat
ddnesTe and he would have dsdained be the friend
OF man or to call TREND of whom he had such an
opinion. No lived who had a loftier and deep
of dishonesty aud insincety than Henry CLAW
And now We challenge James b. Clay or any one else
TO show that Henry Clay spoke to James Buchanan
during the last niue Of his life. He tolerated him
up To 1874 but in the political Of that year
Pennsylvania, Mr.. Buchanan guilty OF a deliberate
fraud upon Mr. Clay which that great man. noble and gen
erous and magnannOus he was could and never
did forgive. Mr.. Clay had in pardoned his
dsgracefu conduct toward him in s25 and subsequently
he had, at Mr.. Buchanans and pdul entreacs
consented Tor to suffer wrong and LET his party su
fer wrong rather than expose the shame and gfomny of
the miserable intguer the public gaze; but when he
found in 1884, that the political miscreant whom he
had pardoned and spared guilty of rewardng all his
oroeaance and with treachery Of the deepest and
most internal dye he at once troke of all intercourse with
him. and at the first convenient opportunity afterwards
made the startling revelation long withheld by him and
so abjectly deprecated by its victim.
There are many who bear witness 70 the feelings
manifested by Mr.. Clay toward Mr. Buchanan from 1874
To the close Of his ustous life correspondent of the
baltimore Sun, neutral paper writing from the Capon
Springs in Virginia, makes this statement which is un-
dOubtedy true
Politics engrosses much Of thoughts II Is TO me
mystery how any friend Mr. Clay Mr. Webster can
reconcile themselves for Buchanan His conduct
to the former is well known, and Mr. Cays adherence Of
his dupicy only buried in the grave A few months
before his decease dining with friend in Washington the
moment Mr. Buchanan entered, his countenance became
gloomy and dsconened The host subsequently apollo
gzed for his nadyerence in emarking that Mr. Clay had
abandoned all political aspirations and seemed willing 10
consign 20 Oblivion all personal animostes His reply
was: 81 can forgive all men but Mr.. B-he is unworthy
even Of forgiveness and Mr.. Buchanans remarks at the
dinner table, addressed to the host convinced him Mr.
Clay justified in his adherence
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-10
COLLISION ON THE CENTRAL RAILROADS.&C.
MEN KILLED

ffoD the Aibany Journal, Sept. q.
sad accident occurred about 10 o'clock last night
we're scaded to death In accordance with the direction
OF the superintendent cattle train standing the
straight track, waiting for the arrival OF tho o'clock
passenger train which ought have entered depot
on the turn out but by negligence inattenon OF the
switch tender, who neglected to turn the SWITCH the loco-
motive into the cattle train The passenger train
going at the rate Of eight miles hour when the cng
ncer discovered the neglect of the switch tender when he
immediately the signal to break up Hereverscd tho
engine and did all in his power to prevent collision.
Tae locomotive, when t struck the train threw the
last car containing six droves of the track and upon
the boiler BY the collision, the supply pipe broken
and before the in the could be exricated they
literally scalded death Three were taken out Of
the dead and the others survived but short time
We learn from DR.. Breck, Of Springfield, Mass who
the rain and who remained three hours in ate-
ding upon aud doing all he could for the sufferers that il
awful sight. lie the first person who came to
the assistance Of the drover Being told that it was
but upon looking up he discovered person nttcmp-
ting to open window. With bar OF iron he broke in
the door and assisted in getting the All his ef
forts to them proved ang for five had died be-
fore he left and the sixth person gaspng and could
not live than hour.
We Obtained from him the following list of the dead -
]. l.. Bissel Of Madison Lake county, Ohio
H. Blair, o; Wsrrensvlle Capuhega Co, Ohio.
w. A. Wilson, Of Benton county, Kentucky.
Wu.. Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio.
Edward Taylor OF Palatinc, Pckaway county, Ohio.
Robert Boaz, Carlisle, Kentucky.
The engineer and Of the breakmen after doing all
that they could, and finding collision inevitable leaped
forms the Of the passenger train
none OF the passengers injured. The calamity is
wholly attributed To the caressness OF the switch tender
who neglected TO the switch.