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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13
MIR. G1LMER IN STOKES.

| Mr.. Gilmer, the X. Y. candidate fol
Governor, made the first speech of the cam
Paign in Stokes county. He was replied to
by Thos. Settle, Jr., Esq, of Rockingham,
A friend VINO was present has favored the
Raleigh Standard with u statement of some
OF Dir. Gilmer's positions; and all we ask
of Dir. Gilmer is, to continue to occupy the
the ground he assumed in Stokes up to the
| day of election.
We learn that he commenced with his
tory of the Missouri compromise of 1850,
and the effect of the latter in bringing about
the platforms of the two great parties in
1852. After devo:ing about an hour and a
half to this, his conclusion in his own words
was, that in the Kansas Nebraska act
Wings and Democrats hf d broken the bonds
of peace-were responsible for all the agita-
ton in the country; and that, az remedy,
he prOsposed to go back to 1852. Mr..
Settle, in his reply, charged this home upon
him with much force and effect, showing
that it was nothing more nor less than a
proposition to restore the Missouri line. Mr..
Gilmer interrupted Mr.. Settle, and said he
would explain his language in his replyi
but he did not touch the point again.
Mr.. Gilmer next discussed State politics
denied that he was opposed to Free Suf-
frage; but when asked whether, If men,
Der of the next Legislature, he would vote
for the Free Suffrage act now pending be-
fore the country, he said that aoas not
suPposQbLe case, and aDOuLd not aasaeer.-'
He was then asked if he would recommend
its passage, If elected Governor. He could
not say this was not supposable case, and
so he declined to anSl0er.
On the subject Of the basis, he planted
himself On the resolution of the Green's
borough Convention, evidently not wishing
to 'trammcl' the paramount principles
of his party with this "vexed State ques-
ton" He said the s'Western Address
had accomplished its purpose, in obtaining
from the East liberal appropriations for
internal improvements, and especially the
Central Railroad,
Mr.. Gilmer was asked, among other ques-
tions, if he had taken the Know Nothing
oaths; but he refused to ans@er, saying that
rpas personal.
We learn from our correspondent that
Mr.. Settles reply was highly creditable to
himself, and satisfactory to his friends
He occupied broad State and national
grounds upon every question, and main.
tanned them with much force, Mr.. Gilmer,
practiced and able as he is in debate, was |
much troubled and embarrassed by the re-
ply, and by the questions propounded. He |
evaded, lodged, told some characteristic |
anecdotes, and evidently lost ground by has
EFFORT
Dir. Gllmer sets out in the campaign with
the declaration that the Kansas Nebraska
act is violation of the compromise of 1850.
In endorsing, as he does, the Philadelphia
platform of the X. N. party, he holds that
he repeal of the Missouri restriction was
reckless and unwise act.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

q Just one century ago, in August,
l756, the first printing press was introduced
into New Hampshire. the first newspaper
printed in October, and the first book in
November of the same year. Books have
multiplied to such an extent in our country
that it takes $50 paper mills, with 1000
engines in constant operation, to supply
tie printers who work day and night en-
deavoring to keep their engagements with
publishers. These tireless mills produced
2|o'OOo'OOO pounds of paper the past year,
which immense supply has sold for about
$27, 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

PRACTICAL AMALGAMATIoN.-T libsf'
ty allowed under laws of Massachusetts for
intermarriages between the white and black
races is but rarely taken advantage Of il
Boston. A few days since a colored man
of twenty-eight years. born in Norfolk, W"
was married to white girl, of ninetea
years. Formerly such marriages were f@.
hidden by law there, but the prohibition %
no practical effect.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13
FIRST NATIONAL CONVENTION

The first Democratic Convention assem-
bled in Baltimore on the 2lst of May, 1892
Gen. Robert Lucas, of Ohio, presiding. 1t
met upon the recommendation of the Dem
ocratio members Of the New Hampshire Lee
gislature, in consequence of there being
some diversity of opinion throughout the
country as to the favorite of the party for
the Vice Presidency. The two. thirds rule
of voting was adopted by this body. in
which twenty States were represent
ed. On the first ballot for Vice President,
Van Buren, received 2Os Aotes. p. P. Bar
bour. of Virginia, 40 votes, and Rich'd NJ.
Johnson, of Kentucky, 20 votes. Van Blu
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

THE GREENFIELD MoNsTER.-A newt
married couple arrived in Boston recenHI'
and took lodgings at one of the fashionS~
hotels to pass away that delightful Ses~
BIAS too brief-known as the hoce
moon. Their happiness ives the cau'''
envy among many, for not cloud aPps"
edto overshadow the enjoyment of the PSs
ing hours, until doctor was sent fO' =
great haste, to relieve the lady of dOss~
laudanum which threatened to termlDs'
her life. The skill of the doctor saved "
wife, and after the bride returned to GU
seriousness, she was asked what mot"
indnced her to Commit such wicked go
She replied: I saa0 a lady s0ink at my -
band at the table, and didn't aoaHt I" ="
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

THE CoOLIE TRADE.--Late accounts
from Valparaiso mention the arrival of tho
American ship Dalmatia, one hundred and
seventy days from China, with one hundred
and sixty coolies, having lost ninety Others
and large number of her Grew on the
passage. The American clipper Winged
Racer had brought in seven hundred and
sixty of the unfortunate Cinnamon,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13
NICARAGUA.

We have nothing new from Nicaragua.
The next arrival from that country will pro-
baby decide the fate of Walker. his armv,
and his fllibustering project. Meetings
were held last week in New Orleans and
New York. to raise the '.sinews of war" for
Walker. A number of men from the former
city have gone to his relief, and in the lat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

ANOTHER TREATY WITH MExICo.-On
the authority of letter from Mexico, which
it inserts, the Journal of Commerce states
that our Minister to Mexico has essentially
adjusted the terms of Convention with the
Comonfort Administration, by which we
are to acquire another slice Of Mericaa
Ierritory-how large il is not stated, nor
the price to be paid for it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

rem having more than two thirds, was of
course nomisated, and Afterwards the NOM
nation was, by resolution, made unanimous.
No Sernal nomination of Gen. jackson was
made by the Convention, but a resolution
tras adopted, recognising him as already
the candidate, and cordially cOncurring in
the repeated nominations which he had re-
ceived from all parts Of the Union.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

IMMENSE TRAVEL TO CALIFoRNIA.-The
steamship Illinois sailed from New York on
Monday for Aspinwall, with upwards of six
hundred passengers and the mails for the
Pacific. 1t was thought she would have
carried out eight hundred but for the ap-
prehension of trouble on the Isthmus, in
spired by the recent riots at Panama, The
Orizaba sails on Thursday for San Juan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

MONUMENT AT THE CONVERSION the
I'D ult., monument was erected upon the
memorable field of the Cowpens, in the
Spartansburg District of South Carolina,
with appropriate ceremonies, military en-
campment being in the neighborhood at the
time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

QUEEN VICTORIA COMING TO AMERrc,
The London correspondent of the Tor.
onto Globe states that report is quite cur.
rent in England to the effect that the Queen
has some thought of paying visit during
the coming summer, to her loyal province
of Canada. So far has the rumor gained
ground, that several of the London news.
papers are discussing the propriety of the
step, and advising the Queen to make the
journey by all means.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

WALKERS GovERNMENT.-The Cabinet
at Washington have recently had several
meetings, at which the propriety of receiv-
ing Walkers new Nicaraguan Minister was
discussed. 4 letter from Washington says:
'sDivisionsin the Cabinet and remonstrances
from the conservative portion of the South
and other quarters, have induced the Presi-
dent to suspend his decision ON the recog-
milton of Walker. Mr.. Hunter and several
other Senators have protested earnestly,
without receiving positive assurance as to
the Presidents determination. Mr.. Cass
was strongly inclined to the fllibusters last
week, but is now more subdued.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

MURDER.-We regret to learn. says the
Fayetteville IN. c. Observer, of the 5th
inst, that Angus McDiarmid, Captain of
overheard on Saturday afternoon last, by
Sam, one of the negroes belonging to the
c. F. & D. River Navigation Company
The negro had absconded from the boat on
its upward trip, and ON returning to it as
the boat was coming down, Capt. McDiar-
mid was in the act of tying him, when he
resisted, got the rope entangled around
McDiarmid's body, and pitched him in the
river. The water was very deep, and the
boat under rapid Roadway. and all efforts
to save him were unavailing. The body
has not been recovered. Sam was arrested
on Sunday, and is now in jail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13
LATER FROM Eunopr

Still Further AdoGnce in Cotton-T
trail American Question-Resv,, - en-
Peace Conferences, &c. Ne
HALIFAX, May S.-The steamer A.
has arrived bringing Liverpool d.,~' cA
April &c. Cotton had advanced "A
sales of 100000 bales, of which specnl. .S
took $4,000 and exporters 1000 hal
Fair Orleans I'd; Middling 7-l6d. =.
upland 63d; middling 81. At Mancb..'%
buyers demanded a reduction. Mona
easier. Consols closed at 922 to 90. p.
stuffs had advanced. Canal -four 3os oa'
35s. Cd. Wheat runs higher. Corn ~,
advanced Is; White 90 to Dos. Atp.
cotton had advanced, with sales duriDn a
week of 1900 bales. Imports 1000. ~'
The London Star states that on tbs %,
the cabinet determined on making Como
sions in the Central American affair -
refused to re- call Mr.. Champion. Thepon..
relating to the Central American di&onI
were before parliament, but no action -,
been taken thereon. Those relative - A
enlistment question would soon be- road
The matter created no excitement. n
London papers have obtained an sdvor..
copy of the Treaty of Peace. 1t cont,ir.
"a articles. No fortresses are allowed ~
the coasts of the Black Sea, and it is closs1
to ships of war. The Danube is made fra
Russia altering the boundaries of Bess0r.
bia. Kars and the Crimea are restored %
their original owners. Moldavia and Wal.
lachia are to have a constitution, which /,
being prepared by a Commission.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

~ 1t is said that Gen. Simpklus, of
South Carolina, has contracted with a large
land dealer of Galveston, for $4,000 acres
of Texas lands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

II It is said that Yankee BABY :.
crawl out of his cradle, take a survey
invent an improvement, and apply "
patent before he is six months old.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13
SENTENCE OF A MURDERER.

An affecting scene took place in the
Superior Court of Perquimans county, N.
c., last week, upon passing the sentence of
death on Riddick Sewell. The prisoner
was brought into court in very feeble
state, having suffered dreadfully from cold
when in Jail last winter.
After going through with some necessary
preliminaries, his Honor addressed the
prisoner and asked if he had any thing to
say why sentence of death should not be
passed upon him. Amid the breathless
silence of q large and eager assemblage,
Sewell arose and addressed the court with
perfect composure for perhaps half an hour.
He. stoutly asseverated his ignorance of
every thing connected with the murder
knew nothing of 1t until he was arrested
if he committed the deed, he was crazy and
knew nothing about it-earnestly besought
the Judge to take off his right arm, pluck
out his right eye, send him out of the
country, but spare his life-told his Honor
that if he would look over his books, he
would find precedents for this, and cited
two cases as uthority-referred to the hard
swearing of the witnesses against him, and
charged those who captured him with having
robbed him, &c. His speech was very dis
connected, but indicated tenacious hope
of life which nothing could Danish.
The unfortunate man was then sentenced
to be hung on the 18th instant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-13

ter civ material aid has been promised,
and Committee appointed to raise sub
scriptions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29

TRACKING A AlURDERER.-We learn, yer.
bally, that man named William Burge,
deserter from the United States army, who
formerly lived in this city, was arrested on
Tuesday last, in Troup county, by a Missouri
sheriff who followed him from that State
Burge is charged with having, with the aid
of another man, still at large, committed
murder short time since in Missouri. II is
said that they way laid and killed man for
his money, and buried him in the snow; but
the body being found, and suspicion attach
ing to these two men, the sheriff followed
Burge from Missouri to this State. His pur-
suit and capture of the prisoner shows much
shrewdness and perseverance. Burge tray
elled BY land, sometimes by rail road, some-
times by stage and other vehicles, and somo-
times on foot-rcgistering different name at
most of the hotels where he stopped. He
carried about his person a small box, and
wore a cap taken from the murdered man;
and by these chiefly the sheriff was enabled
to identify him and keep his track. Cut
ting Bnrg's varied register names from the
books, he was enabled to compare the hand
writing at places along his route, and thus to
assure himself that he was on the right track.
Following up the fugative in this manner, no
reached LaGrange only one day behind him,
arrested him. as above stated, near that place,
and immediately started back for Missouri
with his prisoner in Columbus Sun
FEB. 81.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29
KNow.NoTHING NATIONAL COUNCIL

| kNOW-NOTHlNG NAT1ONALCOONNlL
The "Nalional Council of the American
Order" which assembled at Philadelphia on
Monday 18Th, brought its session to close
on Thursday night to meet in New York in
June next.
The Philadelphia American states that The
entire morning session Of Thursday was
characterized by scenes of protracted excite
ment. Mr.. Bennett, OF New York, commen-
ced it by presenting written accusation,
charging Thomas II. Ford, of Ohio, with
Being untrue to the American party. 1t was
ruled out of order after great uproar, and
the Council proceeded with the considera.
ton of Mr.. Brewstet's resolutions to repeal
the twelfth or slavery section of the platform.
The resolution referred to is in the follow
ing words:
"Whereas the twelfth section Of theplatlorm
adopted by the American Council IN June
1855, was neither proposed by the South
nor sanctioned by the North, therefore said
section is hereby stricken out. That rs re-
CARDS the subject of slavery, we abide by the
principles and provisions of the Constitution
OF the United States yielding no more and
claiming no less"
This proposition had been adopted on
Wednesday, rs an amendment to another
proposition, by vote of l04 to 60, and the
Council adjourned without taxing final vote
upon the amended proposition.
On Thursday morning, when the subject
again came up. Mr. French s. Evans, of Wash
ington, offered as m solve branch of peace"
an entirely new platform, framed and recon
mended by the Council of the District of
Columbia rs n substitute for the platform OF
principles adopted by the National Council in
June last.
This proposition having been received
with favor by a majority of the Council, it
reconsidercd the vote by which Mr.. Brew
ster's proposition Gas above pulished) had
been adopted, and in the afternoon, after
long and violent discussion, the whole the
platform adopted in June was rescinded, and
the "Washington Platform" offered by Mr.
Evans was substituted for il.
The following is a synopsis of the Plat
form rs tvlcgraphed to the Nashville Patriot,
bv Gen. Zolicofftr. We will publish the
platform, entire next week.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Odd, 1856.
w. HY. SMITH:-A National Platform was
adopted yesterday evening, recognizing the
right of the people of the territories to frame
their constitutions and laws, and to regulate
their social domestic affairs in their own mode,
subject only to the provisions of the Federal
Constitution; the right of admission into the
Union of States Thus formed; the duty of
obedience to the laws; maintenance of the
Union and tho Constitution, and eschewing
sectional, and uniting on National questions,
&c.
1t dispcnses with odths, and admits into
the American party all American citizens, cS'
cept those recognizing Foreign allegiance,
or who refuses to recognize the Federal and
State Constitutions, who openly approve the
principles and objections of the American
party. This does away with all secresy.
Yours, truly,
F. X. ZOLLICOFFER.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29

IA PRESENT AS IS A PREsENT."-lliss
Margaret c. Davis, the amiablc post mistress
Mt Coytcc, Monroe county, has sent us tn
ble.brush, wrought by her own skillful
hands, of materials as brilliant and gorgeous
as the clouds that curtain summers even
ing sun, aud got up in the most artistic man.
ner. We return our accomplished friend
thousand thanks. We have. received many,
very many presents, bnt none that we prize
more highly than this. Miss Davis is the
lady whose skill and industry obtained seve-
raj premiums at the Loudon and Knoxville
Fairs last Fall.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29
THE CONVENTION OF THE 22D.

We embody below the telegraphic dispatch
es in relation to the proceedings of tbs
American Convention, which assembled al
Philadelphia on the 22d inst
PHILADELPnIA, Feb. 22.-Afternoon session
Of the American National Convention:
! The Committee reported the permanent Of
| fcers: Ephraim Marsh, of N. j., President
and twenty-four Vice Presidents-one from
each State.
The Committee on Credentials were not
prepared to report.
On re assembling this evening, the perma.
nent officers elected took their seats, and the
committee on credentials submitted MAORI
ty and minority report. The former re-
porting in favor of the Ede delegates, from
Pa; the latter was signed by Southern men,
bers, refusing to recognize delegates from any
council repudiatipg the platform Of 1855, or
the 18th section Of that platform.
An animqted discussion ensued upon the
admission Of the Edie delegates.
Feb. 23-The Convention continued in
session till o'clock this morning. After a
stormy debate n vote was taken on the ma
jority report, which was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote, yeas SO, nays As.
Mr.. Pickett, of Tenn, denounced the course
pursued by the North, and left the Conven-
ton, declining to take any further part in its
actions.
motion was made that the delegates from
Louisiana be admitted by reclamation, which
was agreed to by but few dissenting voices
Mr. Ernstus Brooks offered resolution, that
the vote upon that portion of the report Of
the committee on credentials, referring to
contested cases in Pennsylvania be reeonsid.
cred.
After some debate motion to lay the reso,
luton on the table prevailed by large ma
jority. The Convention then adjourned to
meet at ten o'clock this morning
Feb. 90, p. M.-The Convention to day has
been at fever heat. The Southerners met
this afternoon to determine on their course.
The proposition to postpone the nomination
to the Convention to be held here on the Sd
of July. was discussed by the Convention
nearly the whole day, ana laid on the table
by vote of 1913 to 10. The Convention ad-
iourned until Monday.
Feb. 25.-The resolution declaring that
the Convention had no right to prescribe
platform opposing the nomination of any
candidate not in favor of the Missouri Com
promise was lost by n large majority. The
Convention then was about to proceed to
nominate, and Mr.. Fiimore's prospects were
apparently in the ascendant, when the dele
gates from Connecticut, Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island, part of Illinois, Iowa and Pennsyl-
wanna seeded
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29

ALABAMA LEersLAruRE.-Tbis boar i
jonned on the 18th inst, after a session -
three months. The number of acts n,sssd
amounted TO $40, of which IS were passcJ
owe the Executive veto. Among the acts ara
those loaning 100000 to the Alabama an
Tennessee RivcrRail road and 500. ia tho
Memphis and Charleston Railroad, the loans
in both eases, to be secured bv hvpotheca.
ton Of bonds and personal security. Also
nm act authorizing Railroand Companies TO
borrow money on certain conditions; and IN
act renewing the loan to the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad. The following Railroad Compa-
MES have been Incorporated vz:-The CLAYTON
branch of Mobile and Girard Railroad the
Piekens and Noxubee, La Grangcand Oxford,
Ar9bama and East Tennessee, Winchester
and Alabama, Florida and Alabama, Union,
Macon County, Mobile and Great Northern,
and granting the rightof way TO the Mem
phis and Charleston Railroad, to extend their
road from Stevenson TO the Tennessee line.
los couples have been divorced or the
petitions in these, 81 were made by the hus-
band, and 81 by the wife.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29

s4F- The Baltimore American remarks
that the severity of the present winter will
long be remembered on account. not only of
the unusually low range Of the thermometer,
but also on account Of the almost unprcce-
dented continuance Of it. During the month
of January there was scarcely day in which
the sun had sufficient power to melt the ice
or snow. Such winter, we ARE told, has
not been known since the year 1876. A cit.
izen of Baltimore whose father was n soldier
in the Revolutionary war, states that in the
year above mentioned the Chesapeake Bay
was frozen over rs low down as the Rapa-
hammock river, and that deer were killed up
on the ice in attempting TO cross the Bay
from Taylor's Island to the Potomac sids.
During the present season the solid ice, we
believe, did not extend much below Anna
polls, though vessels encountered much float
ing ice below that point.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29

TENNESSEE FARMER AND MECHANIC
We have received the january and February
numbers of this monthly. The Farmer and
Mechanic is devoted to the Improvement Of
Agriculture, Manufactures and the Mechanic
Arts, and the numbers before us furnish evil
dence of ability 10 accomplish the end in
view. Each number contains 4S large pages
on good paper. Torms-single copy, $1,000
6 copies, $1,000; Is copies, each Sl,5O-in
advance. Address Boswell g. Williams, pub.
fishers, Nashville, Tenn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-29

A BENEFIcEsT MeAsuRE.-We learn from
the National Intelligcncer, of ihe 10Th, that
in the House of Representatives a measure
had passed, Mt the instance Of Mr.. Jones, OF
Tennessee, dispensing with the requirements
Of record proof of military service in certain
cases. This will secure bounty land war
rants to many widows o. Revolutionary sol.
dicrs and other persons whose applications
have been suspended. The Commissioner oil
Pensions was authorized to have warrants
signed by clerk under his control.