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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
THE MECHANICS BRASS BAND.

This Association of Musicians, composed
of about dozen young gentlemen of our
town, attended, by invitation, the Demo
cratic meeting at the Courthouse, on sa-
turday evening last, and BY their excellent
music, added much to enliVen and to the
entertainment of the proceedings of the
evening. They played in admirable style
many favorite airs, on their fine and brilliant
brass instruments, eliciting rapturous APP
plause from the assemblage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

The Commencement at Davidson College
takes place on Wednesday of next week
1.-THE 26th.) The closing exercises, on the
25th, as well as those on Commencement
day, will be unusually interesting on the
present occasion, and large assemblage of
the patrons and friends of theCollege, 1t is
anticipated. will be in attendance both days.
The orations will be numerous, and ON very
interesting subjects. The talented and ell
oquent MOSES d. HoGE, d. D., will be
there, to deliver an Address, and charm
ing Band of Music will accompany the ex-
exercises, professions, and proceedings
during the entire performance of the long
and well selected programme.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
THE BIBLE AGAINST KNow-NOTH-
INGISM

Our friend, Mr.. John Caps, gentleman
well versed in Biblical subjects, a poet of
no ordinary fame, and Jealous opponent
of Know n othingism, calls our attention to
the following passages of scripture, show
ing that the Bible is directly against the
principles of that sacrilegious party: The
32d, 33d, and 34th verses of Leviticus, 10Th
chapter, reads:
''Thcu shalt rise up before the hoary
head, and honour the face of the old man.
and fear thy God; | am the Lord. And if
a stranger sojourn with thee in your land,
ye shall not vex him. But the stranger
that dweleth with you shall be unto you as
one born among you, and thou shalt love
him as myself; for ye were strangers in the
land of Egypt: am the Lord your God"
''The stranger that dwelleth with you
shall be unto you as one born among you,"
&c. Remember this, pious KnowNoth-
ings.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
LINCOLN COUNTY.

This genuine and spirited Democratic
county, it will be seen by a notice in to-
days paper, will give a grand Ratification
meeting, in behalf of Buchanan and Breck-
enridge, on the 18th of July. The Hon.
JOHN KERR, and other distinguished speak
ers, will address the assemblage, which will
no doubt be an immense gathering. All
who heard speak, at our last Superior
Court, one of Lincoln's own gifted sons,
w. LANDER, Esq, would be delighted to
hear also his eloquent voice on the 18th of
July.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

The NORTH CAROLINA CELEBRATIoN.-
The last Greensboro Patriot contains the
following strange announcement:
1.-The committee of arrangements in la
ton to the celebration of the completion of
the n. C. Rail Road, have had the same
under their considerations and for various
reasons unnecessary to mention here, but
well understood in this community, have
agreed to dispense with the celebration
entirely. COMMITTEE.
The partyism introduced into the affairs
of this road by the Greensboro" candi-
date for Governor, (Mr. Gilmer) has proba-
bly, something to do with the determination
not to celebrate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

~ Know-No thing Journals are attempt
ing to show that Mr.. Buchanan was a
Federalist in his boyhood. They would
be better employed in showing, what they
can easily prove to be true, that Mr.. Fill
more has been from his boyhood to old age,
an Abolitionist "dyed in the wool" These
papers attempt to prove that Mr.. B. was a
Federalist in 1923 by showing that he sup
ported for Governor of Pennsylvania, a
Mr.. Gregg, a Republican, in opposition to
Governor Shuttle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

CoRRECTIoN.-In our last, we stated that
Mr.. Buchanan received all the votes of the
Convention, except - scattering" Mr.. B..
received every vote of every State of the
Union. The North Carolina delegation,
when ON the 18th ballot, they changed their
votes from Mr.. Pierce to Mr.. Buchanan,
reminded the Convention that he, ''Old
Buck" had been the first choice of the
State four years ago; and that the dele
gates then yielded him, as they now yielded
Mr.. Pierce and Mr.. Douglas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

HARvEsT.-Many of our farmers are now
cutting their wheat. There are some good
fields, but many show the blighting effect
of the long drought in the spring. The
crop will not be an average one, although
the large quantity sown last fall will make
up in bushels for the failure of the fields.
The straw is unusually short but heavily
headed. In some localities the rust. ap-
pears in the wheat.
The late heavy rains have started the
corn and cotton fields to growing finely.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

IThe Raleigh Christian Advocate says:
On last Saturday, as the cars stopped at
wake Forest College, some students of
the College, and a number OF students on
the cars from the University, began to
taunt each other. From words they came
to blows; missiles were thrown, and pis-
tol was fired. No serious damage was done,
however; but unless the young gentlemen
will hereafter refrain from such amusement,
some serious harm will be done to somebo-
dy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

u The Salisbury Herald says "Mr.
Buchanan is foenan worthy of the steel
of such statesman as Fillmore" and adds,
MAY our bleeding country never be Pierced
again"
On the 4th of November next sold Buck"
will make your bleeding Sam" exclaim
''May never be Bucked up again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
Wilmington, Charlotte g. Ruth
erford Railroad Company.

A General meeting of the Stockholders of the
N Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad Company is this day appointed by the
Board of Directors to be held in the town OF Will
mington ON Wednesday, the 18th day Of June
next.
A full attendance of the Stockholders, either in
person or by proxy, is earnestly requested
HI. w. GUtON, Pres't,
Nav % I256-4M
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
MARRIED.,

On Thursday morning, the 18th instant. Dy the
Raw. John X. Picket, Mr.. r. s. RIDDLE, Printer,
OF Lancaster, S. c., to Miss SARAH L.. MARKS,
daughter OF Mr.. Henry Marks, of Steele Creek,
Mecklcnburg county.
The happy couple have our than ks for remem-
brancer, on this joyous occasion, in the form OF
pound cake.
"Fair bride-a wreath for thee:
Of sweet and gentle flowers;
For welded love was pure ard Tree
In Eden's happy bowers.
Fair bride-a song for thee!
A song OF Joyous measure,
For thy cup OF hope shall be
Filled with honled pleasure.
Fair brde-a tear for thee
A tear for all thy gadness;
For thy young heart shall not SEQ
Joy unmx'd with sadness.
Fair bride-a smile for thee
To shine away thy sorrow,
For heaven Is kind to-day, and We
Will hope as well to MORROW.
Fair bride-a prayer for thee
That all thy hopes possessing,
Thy soul may praise her God, and ne
May crown thee with his blessing.
In this county on the 10th instant, by the Rev.
John G. Richards, Mr.. THOMAS N. CAROTHERs,
of York District, s. c., to Miss LEvICA JANE
PORTS, Oldest daughter of Major John ~ Potts,
and Martha Isabella Potts.
In Statesville, on Tuesday morning the 9th
nit. by the Rev. Mr.. Davis, JOSEPH N. Low
RANCE, ESQ, of Catawba, and Miss DELPHIA
WOODWARD, of the former place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
RETURN OF THE KANSAS COM
MITTEE

The Congressional Kansas Investigating
Committee have returned to Washington,
and allege that they have proof that out of
$500 votes cast at the Legislative election
of 1855, only 100 were legal votes. They
were sent by their abolition friends in Con-
gress purposely to obtain such information,
and they have complied with the wishes Of
those who sent them. Who will place any
faith in the truth or honesty of their report!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

r. Love your neighbors as you love
yourself said a parson to an honest MEM
Der of his flock.
THE Lord help him, then, for late
myself like pizen, ever since l joined the
Know othings, last fall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
"A. BETHUNE

"OULD inform bis customers, that he has
w taken the room lately occupied by Mr..
R. N. Robson, three doors east of the Charlotte
Bank. All work done by him shall be executed
in the best style, for which in every instance,
payment is required in cash before taking the
work away ALEX. BETHUNE.
June 8, 1S56-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
Notice..

THE property purchased at VIM. W. Elms'
l. sale, consisting of Gold and Copper Mines,
Engines and Mills, also two new Store Houses,
situated ON Trade Street, near to the Bank of the
State, are now positively offered for sale, and will
be sold ON Monday of July Court, if not previous
ly disposed of privately.
Persons wishing to purchase any or all of said
property, are referred to G. w. Caldwell, who is
fully authorised to dispose of and execute titles
for the same.
Charlotte, June II, 1S56-ts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
SUPERIOR COURT.

A special term of Mecklenburg Superior
Court Judge CALDWELL will be held next
week, commencing on Monday. Some i'm
portant cases, we learn, is set down for tri-
al, amongst them an interesting case of
SANDER, in which there is large number of
witnesses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

time will not be required toestablisha most
lucrative through travel. The Wilmington
and Manchester Road is no favorite at pre-
sent, and now is the time to enter for the
prize.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

MEssRs. BRAGG & GILMER.-The Will
mington Herald says Mr.. Gilmer will ad-
dress the people of that city sometime du-
ring the present month-and adds 1--WE sup
pose, as a matter of course, that Governor
Bragg will meet him at these points" OF
course Gov. Bragg was consulted about the
appointment for that place, or of course he
ought to have been.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
co1D-M1NE PRoPERrY.

It viii be seen by notice in to-day's
paper, that G.. w. CALDWELL, Esq, of this
place, has for sale some valuable gold and
copper mine property, which, if not pre-
viously disposed of, will be sold at July
Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

CHARLESTON RATIFICATION MEETING.--
A meeting to ratify the recent nominations
at Cincinnati, is announced to take place at
Charleston, S. c., on Thursday evening
next. The Hons. Stephen A. Douglas,
James L. Orr, and Preston S. Brroks, will
address the meeting.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

~The Black Republican Abolition Con-
vention meets at Philadelphia to-day, to
nominate candidates for President and Vice
President Chase and Mclean, of Ohio,
and Fremont, of California, will be amongst
the names for the honor of a nomination.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
THE SHERIFFALTY.

n~SWE are authorised to announce l..
EkSS G.. GREER, Esq, a candidate
for reelection for the office of Sheriff of Mcckien-
burg county. May l3, lo56-te
WE are authorised to announce
EtSS JOSHUA SKIES, Esq, as cam
fo1 reelection to the Office of Sheriff for the coun
ty of Union. May p, 1S56-te
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

RAIL ROAD CELEBRATIoN.--Ag grand
celebration of the completion of the Dan
vile and Richmond (Va.) Rail Road, will
take place at Danville, on Thursday next
Several thousands of people will be present.
The Greensboro Times says:
1--WE see invitations circulating tolerably
freely for the approaching Rail Road Cele-
bration, which takes place in Danville, Va,
on Thursday the 10Th instant. We expect
they will have great time, and we may be
among the number, but present or absent,
we hope they will not forget, in their re-
ioicings, that the road is to be extended to
Greensboro, and form connection with
the North Carolina Rail Road. This is a
necessity of the age. 1t is the thing for
North Carolina, which we feel able to show
to any unbiased doubling mind. But
huzza for the DanVille celebration on the
10Th instant!''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
DIED,

On Friday evening, the 9th instant. at his resi-
dence in Mecklenburg county, Mr.. DAVID AL
BRIGHT, respectable citizen, aged about So
years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

RECovERING.-Mr. Buell., the Editor OF
the Democratic Review, of Washington
city, who was stabbed in Cincinnati, is re-
covering. The wound penetrated the lungs,
producing an aperture through which the
breath escaped, in volume strong enough
to blow out a candle. The vile perpetra-
tor, who took offence at some remarks in
Mr.. BIS speech, has not been discovered.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

Leather! Leather! Leather!
REST Hemlock Sole q cents cash.
ID Second quality " %
Third I67
Spanish Oak q 30 to 40"
Tlomestic 30
Harness 30
Fine French and American Calf Skins "a to 80
cents. Northern Hips and Southern Upper 800
Good Leather Collars from the Mountains, 81 %
Call at BOONE g. CO.'S.
June 8, 1s56-4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

V Peter johnson, white man, was
hung at Greensboro, n. c., on Friday the
9th instant for the murder of Yancey Dia-
scene occurred at the gallows. johnson
being large and corpulent-weighing more
than two hundred-as he swung off, the
rope broke and he fell to the ground. The
rope was then made three double, which
proved sufficient to sustain his weight. He
denied the killing to the last: and accused
some of the witnesses of swearing falsely.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

II The Boston Advertiser says the New
England Emigrant Aid Company have re-
solved to rebuild the Hotel at Lawrence.
II One hundred and fifty United States
troops passed through Buffalo, New York
on the 5th instant, en- route for Kansas.
IF On Monday 800 U. S. troops from
Carlisle barracks, ell route for Kansas,
passed through Pittsburg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

DESTRUCTIVE HAIL STORM.-We learn
from the Greensboro Patriot that hail
storm passed over the northern part of
Guilford and the Southern part of Rock
ingham counties, on Monday, the 9th inst,
which did serious damage to the farmers.
Some of the hail stones measured 9 inches
in circumference. Wheat, corn, pigs, win
dow lights, gardens, birds, &c. suffered Sc
NerelY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

ENTHUsIAsM.-A meeting to form Fill
more and Donelson Club, in one of the
wards of New Y ork, was announced few
DAYS since. Two persons attended.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
To Our Friends.
The Bank of Charlotte, N. c.,

Inc Bank Oh OUdT1OIteg M Os9 [
JUNE 9th, 1856.
THE Directors of this Bank, have this day
J. declared dividend of per cent on the
Capital Stock of the same, which will be paid
to the Stockholders their legal representatives,
ON the LIST Monday of July next.
w. A. LUCAS, Cashier.
June IL, 1856-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

Ev The Chicago papers state that the
adjourned meeting of Saturday night, for
the further consideration of Kansas affairs,
and the ratification of the Republican free
soiD ticket, was the largest ever held in IL
linois. 1t was resolved to send five hundred
settlers from Illinois to Kansas, and Sl5,-
600 was subscribed for the purpose. A
committee was appointed to procure further
subscriptions, and take charge of the ar
engagements.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

OFFER OF AN ABOLITIoNIsT.--Ger rit
Smith, of New York, the we'll known aboli-
ZIONIST, has written letter, in which he
demands that the Republicans shall de-
nounce slavery not only as ungodly, but as
against law, as crime, and that they will
be ''put to death" He proposes to raise
SI,OOO,OOO and one thousand men-''not
whiskey drinkers nor profane swearers,"-
but men with the purity and zeal of Crom-
wells armies''-to drive slavery from Kan
sas. As he considers himself too old to
fight, he offers to subscribe $4,000 of the
one million, in aid of the suffering brethren
in Kansas" Gerrit's New York "brethren
are not very likely to respond, to any extent,
to his appeal. Gerrit, it will be remembered
was nominated by woolly-head Conven-
ton, few days ago, for the next President
of the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

e The Wilmington Herald says the
nomination of Mr.. Breckenridge, instead of
Mr.. Dobbin, ''in effect gives the State North
Carolina) to Fillmore and Donelson-''a
consummation devoutly to be wished"
Lay not that fattering JUNCTION to your
soul, Mr.. Herald. Sam and Solouque have
about an equal chance for the vote OF
North Carolina in November.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
FOR HOUSE OF COMMONS:
WILLIAM F. AVID s o N,
WILLIAM M. M A T. Fl EWS.
ISTRICTS:

LIST Dist, VIM. +. Martin, OF PasquOtank.
4th CASTOR H. Wilder, OF Wake.
9Th =. T.. williams, of Alamance.
9th John VI. Clement, of Davic.
9Th II. Il. Warning, of Mecklcnburg.
9Th w. w. Avery, of Burke.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

e A Mr.. Hall offered a resolution in
the House of Representatives of Massachu-
sets, few days ago, appropriating 800
600 in aid of the Kansas sufferers. After
discussion, the resolution was laid on the
table by only eight majority.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
FOR GOVERNOR:
THOMAS BRAGG.

FOR STATE SENATOR:
WILLIAM R. VII a E R =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
Statement

!Showing the condition Of The BANK OF
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June
ztb 1875.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

~ Some of the Know Nothing journals
don't like the name of breckenridge. -
Strange to say, the same journals, not long
since, thought the name of FreLinghuysen
beautiful Hurra! say we, for Buchanan,
Breckenridge, and Bragg!--or, as our
juvenile Democrats sing it out: 'Hurra,
for Buck, Breck, and Bragg! The three
BIS will sting Know Nothingism into fits"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17
POOR PROPHETS

The Know-Nothing papers before the
Convention met, were filled with predictions
of '.rare sport" at Cincinnati. There was
to be a Irregular muss''-''the grandest sort
of row." owe quote from an article in
the Columbia Era.) But all their hopes
have been blasted. All there, was "union,
harmony-every thing for the cause, moth
ing fer men" and thus the sport turns out
to Know Nothingism like that to the frogs
pelted with stones by the boys.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

UNION.-The lizards" and the 'Softs''
of New York, unite in the support of
Buchanan and Breckenridge. There is
now a perfect union on the national candi-
dates, and that great State may be set
down as certain for the Democrats in
November A fusion Hard and Soft Demo-
cratic Convention has been called, to meet
at Syracuse on the 10th of July. Israel j.
Hatch, of Buffalo, New York, is spoken of
as the candidate who will be selected for
Governor, and a union Presidential Elec-
toral ticket will be formed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-17

e Mr.. Champion, the dismissed Eng lish
Minister, sailed from Boston, for England,
on the 9th instant.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-23
EXTRAORDINARY CASE.

RICHMOND. May LIST, 1886.
Gentlemcn My child had commenced breaking last
fall small which gradually extended the entire
lead including both which much by the
to To fear that both wond drop OIL.
tried all sorts OF advertised aud domestic remedies without
any good results then procured and applied little TURF
OIL 1t began get hetier the bottle got broke and
Piled gals to it again began TO get Ny elder daugh
ter said pa 20 of that Turf oil sisters head
looked much better when you used it" We got another
bottle and her head nearly well This aggra
yaed and took halt an day wash H. and 1t
very offensive Ono bottle feel assured will
her entirely there but little Of the disease remaining
entitled to this and for the benefit Others take
great pleasure in giving You this certificate
Respectfully, Il. I. CHALK,
~. Maegp ilnVa
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-23
Read the Truth about our Turf Oil.


During sleigh ride this winter past Discovered horses
leg aud the skin of place larger than hand, from
the traces rubbing the inside OF the thigh applied
Turf ON, and in day or two he well Another cast
mule which working my dray became unable TO
walk On examioiug his foot discovered nail about two
inches long 20 the hegd My driver and the neghbos said
he would good nothing drew the nail Inserted
piece lint aud Your Turf Oil and him work at
from that he has lost hour but good
also horse badly snagged the outside of
his thigh in places about two inches 1eep aud four
inches wide which he stiff day Your Turf
Gil applied aud brought them out entirely sound 1t
truly Is of the remedies for have ever
known and have lived drug for several Use
this as you think proper, Very truly,
Ro Mcssrs. Dove Il Co, j. II. WE1SIGER.
For sale by STROrHER WHITEHEAD
III 5 dim Iynchhurg
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-23
LYNCHBURG AND RICHMOND.

Fare from ynchburg to Buchanan. .........Sl 30
i ID
From ~ nchburg to Charlottesville. .......... , 50
ON and after the 22d of October Packet leave
Buchanan at A. NJ, and Lynchburg at n T. NJ Monday
wednesday and Friday and Richmond second day
ats O'Clock A. NJ ~
Charlottesville passengers leaving Lynelburg "A p NJ
reach Seottesvlle at Ui A NJ day arrive in Char
ottesvle at 81 T. NJ Leave Lynehburg Buchanan and
arrive at 7 Z NJ $3.50
From Lynehburg Richmond see time AID distances In
par bplu
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-23
j l.. BONDURANT.
Kespeeifnlly:


CHESTERFIELD April 10Th, 1856.
Hossrs Doue CoHaying used your Turf Oh aud finding
Ito be such fine medicine thin IL due you that you
should know H. My daughter about fell tho
chair and aud bruised her thigh mueh
assumed the form oa boil and became very had it
laneod by physician but that did relieve IL became
running and continued for nearly years tried
every medicine could hear of with effect until in
dueed TRY bottle of your Turf Onaer bottle
and ahalf entirely healed have used for other
and found tho benefit You at liberty
this as ynu think proper ~ ClALKLY.