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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-19

JEREMIAH FRENCH,
itorney at L1w, Office in Town Hall, Burlington,
Vermont. dIwly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-19

AIR JEWElRY. HANDSOME PINS, EAR
y q Rings, Finger Rings and Necklaces made of
alr and set in tine gold, at Church Street Jewolry
0loio' aug ~ j. Il. BRINSNAID
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

merica" receives now no other notice than
a smile of derision from an intelligent au-
dence. Mr.. G. will have enough to do, in ex-
planning the southern principles of Fillmore,
and satisfying an outraged Southern peo-
pie of his soundness on the Kansas-Nebras-
ka bill and the important questions now in
issue between his own section, the North,
and the South, without riding the broken
down hobby of ''Sam," through the cam
vass. But, in truth, we suspect Mr.. G. does
not dream of an election, under the patron
age of Sam. In his remarks Of acceptance
he appears to have regardedhis nomination
as only matter worthy of joke. Be this
as it may, he cannot dream of success with
Sam, Fillmore, Donelson, and dark-lantern-
ism to carry, and opposed by all the De-
mocrats and anti-Know-Nothings of the
State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
EDITORIAL ACCESSIONS.

The Rev. JOHN P. Cook has purchased
one-half of the establishment of the York.
vile Is. c. Citizen" and has assumed the
editorial control thereof. The Citizen
has heretofore been an advocate of Demo,
cratic principles, and will continue to vindi-
cate the cause of the People and the Con-
stitution.
The Republican Banner" of Salisbury,
has also in part changed editors. JAMES
COLLINS, Esq. has disposed of his interest
in the paper to GEORGE H. SPENCER, Esq,
who makes in the last number handsome
editorial bow to the public. Mr., S. is a
young gentleman of fine talents, familiar
with the requirements of a good newspaper.
With his valuable aid, the Banner" always
a strong advocate of Democratic principles,
will be still more able and efficient in the
cause. The first number under the new ar
rangement presents very decided improve
ment in several features. 1t contains an
additional amount of reading matter, ar
ranged and presented in the most attractive
manner, and is altogether comedy and in
teresting newspaper, worthy liberal pa
tronage,
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FOREIGN NEWS.

We have no news to-day from Europe
a fact which we regret, on account of the
interest felt on the question of Peace
The steamer Cambria, due several days ago,
had not arrived on Sunday; and there is
70 ON for fear that some accident has befal-
len her. The general impression is, that
the Conference will result in a settlement
of difficulties between England and Russia,
but there are many who believe otherwise.
The commercial world is deeply interested
on the subject.
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DIED,

In Lincolnton, on the LIST instant, after short
illness of Group. ANNA BARKER, infant daughter
of E. S. and NJ. A. Barrett, aged 3 years.
ooh, what shadow DER the heart is flung,
When peals the requiem of the loved and young
And yet what mourner, though the pensive eye
Be dimly thoughtful in its burning tears,
But should with rapture gaze upon the sky,
Through whose far depths the spirits wing careers7
There, CLEANS eternal DER their ways are flung,
Who fade from earth while yet their years are
young!'
In Lincolnton, on the Bird instant, DIR. An
DREW RAMsoUR, aged about 60 years.
In this county. on the 4th inst, of pneumonia,
DR.. A. F. McREE, aged about IS years.
In Cabarus, on the 9Th instant, JOHN BosT,
Esq, in the 69th year Of his age.
Yesterday morning, suddenly, an infant son
of Mr.. James G. Williamson, of Mecklenburg
county
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REMARKABLE CASE.

a gentleman in attendance upon Union
County Court, last week, informs US that
there is family of nine children living in
that county. out of which Seren are deaf
and dumb. They are very poor, and sere-
raj of them, who were old enough, were
brought before the Court to be bound out.
There are, we are informed, thirteen mutes
IN one half of the Countrywide no cause
can be assigned why so large a number of
these untortunates should be born in so
small space. The country is remarkably
healthy and the habits of the people unob-
jectionable.
Union County is represented to be in a
rapidly improving condition. New farms
are opening, buildings going up, the habits
and morals of the people improving, eduea-
ton and religion penetrating all neighbor-
hoods, and very general advancement in
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THH NOMINATION.


The know-Nothings, or Americans"
ltor they have discarded their original
name having become ashamed of it,) after
consultation concluding it was the best
they could do, have nominated John A.
Gilmer' Esq, of Greensboro as their can
didate for Governor. NOMINATING i an
easy matter-electing is another and more
difficult thing to accomplish. Mr.. Gilmer
viii answer just as well for the Democrats
10 beat, as any other horse the Know-No-
things could have brought out. With the
heavy load of Acknowledgment on his
back, and Fillmore and Donelson also to
carry, he will not be able to save his dis
lance. He may, and no doubt will, attempt
10 convince the people that Americans are
Ho' ruling America Except in Massachu-
se'ts' Vermont, and the lower House of Con-
s'ess'l and that the foreigners and Catho-
=, nave possession of the country and are,
IKE the iocuSts of Egypt, destroying eve
thlng' but who at this late day will be
,00na green enough to believe him! The
nionougging tactics of SAM have been 50
thoroughly exposed, that all that demapop-
''e' 'laP-trap about Americans ruling A.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
A ISLANDER NAILED.

| Some time last winter, an obscure Know
Nothing journal in Tennessee, started q
report that Mr.. Richardson, the late Demo
cratic candidate for Speaker, had some
years previously defended runaway slave
in some Court in Illinois. This statement
lowered Mr.. r. in the estimation of our
! neighbor of the "Whig," to such an extent,
that he declared he preferred the election
of Banks "a man who boldly avows that he
cannot tell which is the superior-the white
man or the negro) to the election of Mr..
Richardson. We suspected at the time,
the statement was falsehOod, and now we
have the confirmation of it, from under Mr..
RS own hand.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. .
February ID, 1856.
Col. 3. T. DILL-Dear Sir: l am in
receipt of your note enclosing the Memphis
Enquirer of the 2nd of February, 1856. In
it find the following:
''In 1888 party of gentlemen went over
in to Illinois, from Missouri, to reclaim q
fugitive slave. On experimenting the runa-
way, he was brought before the proper
Court;-and who did they find defending
and upholding the fugitive, as counsel
against the owner, but this same Richard
son! This is stated to us as an absolute
and undeniable fact, and plainly shows
what we have all along believed, that Mr..
Richardson is an out-an-out anti-slavery
man, and that all his sympathes are with
the underground railroad fanatics of the
North.
And this man has been held up to the
South as our peculiar friend He has been
held up to US as fair sample of those
Northern men with Southern principles"
to be found only in the ranks of the Sag
NIGHT Democracy! And yet when brought
to the test, he is found to be not only a
Wilmot Proviso man, but an alder and
abettOr of the villainous managers of the
Underground Railroadn Talk to US no
more of the soundness of your Northern
Democracy, if this man is the best sample
you can show
The above is false in every particular.
never defended or prosecuted fugitive
slave, or one that was claimed as such, in
my life. l never was concerned in the trial
Of such case anywhere or at any time,
This charge is in keeping with thousands
of others made against me by corrupt
public press; and false as they are, have
not deemed it necessary to notice the
others because | knew they could not in
jure we where 1 was known; and only
brand this because you have called my atten-
ton to it. Your friend,
w. A. RICHARDSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
THE SEASON.

While we have accounts of snow still CO.
vering the earth in many places at the
North, here we are in the enjoyment of
most delightful Spring weather. Indeed,
for the last week, there was warmth in
the atmosphere, and a brilliancy and heat
in the rays of the sun, more like summer
than Spring. Winter garments have been
DOTTED. and light-colored linens and cottons
donned. After an unusually cold winter
all nature seems to enjoy and delight in the
change. The doors of our dwellings and
business houses have been thrown wide
open, and many "cribbed, cabined, and
confined by the severity of the winter,
have come forth for exercise and re-
creation. Our streets and business places
exhibit on all sides most agreeable anima-
ton. The weather once more favoring the
abominable long dresses, we have again nu-
merous rosy cheeks and bright eyes amidst
the daily thrOng enlivening our streets
With such angels in our pathway, who can
help believing that this is the road to Hea-
ven. Like bees they now swarm the stores
in search of the fashions and bargains. The
faces of our merchants have hard duty to
perform in keeping them drawn up and
clothed in smiles from morn till night, in
adopting ''winning ways" towards their fair
customers. But this is all right, for on all
hands it is admitted that they are very dear
creatures. Indeed, sometimes they become
too dear, to husbands and fathers.
What adds to the gay and lively scenes
alluded to, is the beautiful bloom of the
peach and other fruit trees, and the rich
green foliage in which the forest trees are
being clothed. The birds too, like the la
dies, are on the wing, chattering and filling
the earth with their sweet and enlivening
sounds. If we had prose in winter, now
we have the poetry. Charming weather,
bright sunshine, scores of ladies, beautiful
flowers, and natures music! Who does
not enjoy the change of season?
The late warm weather has also been pro-
pitious for the operations of the farmer
1t has enabled him to plant his corn, and
it has warmed the earth to make the seed
terminate and the shoots come forth ac-
lively and vigorously. The labors of plant
ing now being generally over, little rain
would be acceptable.
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THE CIRCUS.
trOnage

This popular exhibition will be here on
Thursday next. Of its merits we cannot
speak until we see it-and all who want to
know the extent of its attractions, must also
go and satisfy their curiosity. The huge
hand-b bills, covered over with four and two
legged animals, of many kinds and shapes.
displayed on our streets, have arrested the
attention of thousands during the last few
days. If half the inducement held out by
these mammoth hills be realized, the exhi-
bition will be something grand; but we eau
ton those who may go ''to see the elephant
against raising their expectations sky high.
Blessed are they who expect but little, for
they will seldom be disappointed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

all that constitutes comfort, happiness, and
substantial wealth, visible. IF the Whining
ton. Charlotte, and Rutherfordton railroad
should be constructed, I'VE know of no county
where valuable resources would be more
readily and proftably developed, or where
more desirable place of residence could
be found for those who wish to engage in
the pleasant and patriarchial pursuit of agri-
culture.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
THE STATE CONVENTION.

Let it be borne in mind by all Democrats,
and anti-KnowNothings, and especially by
such as are Delegates, (says the last Ra-
leigh Standard,) that the Democratic State
Convention will assemble in Raleigh, on
Wednesday the 10th of April tomorrow. J
We trust that every one. who can do SO
with any sort of convenience, will be sure
to attend.
The Railroads grant free return tickets
to all Delegates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-A very destructive
fire occurred in Philadelphia, on Thursday
night last. The Artisan buildings" in rear
of Chestnut and Fourth streets, were entire
ly consumed. The loss is estimated at near
half million of dollars. Duval, litho-
grapher. lost 100000, including all the
plates of Commodore Perry's Japan expo
dition. There were number of other suf-
ferers, some of whom were covered by in
surance,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
THE LOST STEAMER.

All hope now seems to be abandoned for
the safety of the steamer Pacific, lost on
her passage from Liverpool to New York.
The Pacifc's passengers and crew number
186 souls. Her Captain was Asa Eldridge.
Amongst the passengers were Augustus
Erving, Esq, United States Secretary of
Legation to St. Petersburg, and belongs to
Hartford, Connecticut. He was accom-
panied by his wife. Mr.. A. X. Carter, the
agent of Woodworths planning and spoke
machines, Newark, n. j. G.. n. Cutter.
son of DR.. Smith Cutter, of Red Bank, n.
]. LeGrand Smith, well known as a theatri-
cal and musical agent, who had gone to
England to engage a company of actors for
Mr.. Marshall, the lessee of the Broadway
Theatre. Mr.. Wilson, the agent of the
Perry Arms Company, of Newark, N. J.
Mr.. Bridgway, one of the firm of Rowland
q Irving, owners of one of the New York
lines of Liverpool packets. Mr.. R. K.
Height, the proprietor of the St. Nicholas
Hotel, New York. Mr.. II. Dutilh. a brother
of the well known importer of South William
street, New York.
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New York. ADril 10.
MARRIED,

In Mecklenburg county, on the 6th inst, by
the Rev. E. D. Junkn, Mr.. JOS M. WILSON, to
Miss LEANORA L. PATTERSON.
In Cabarrus, on the 9Th inst, by the Rev. D.
J. Drehan, Mr.. A. J. BLACKwELDER, to Miss
LIZZIE LITAKER
Also, on the some day by the same, Mr.. c. M.
BLACKWELDER, to Miss SARAH R. BLACKWELL
DER.
In this place, on 2nd instant, by the Rev. Mr.
Miller, Mr.. M. L. WRIsToN, to Miss MARY E.
SpRINcS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
GOV. WISE.

Know-Nothing journals are circulating a
report that Gov. Wise. of Virginia, is de-
ranged, The only evidence they have for
the statement is the fact that Gov. w. de-
nounces Know-Nothingism in unmeasured
terms. Gov. WIS insanity has been ex-
hibited in no other way. If he is insane a
majority of the people of the Union are in
the same unfortunate condition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
From the Boston Heral,

From the Boston Herald.
SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING BY using Pro-
ressor Woods Hair Restorative gray hair can be
permanently restored to its original color. The
subjoined certificate was received from Johnson &
Stone, Gardiner, Me-, and is but one of the many
instances that are coming to our knowledge of its
wonderful effects II is no longer predetermined,
but self-evrdent ruth, as hundreds in our CON-
munity testify.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

By education men become easy to lead,
but difficult to drive-easy to govern, but
impossible to enslave.
"a A distinguished writer says-"There
is but one passage in the Bible, where the
girls are commanded to kiss the men, and
that is the golden rule. Whatsoever we
would that men should do unto you, do We
even so unite them.'
SGenius will always work itself through,
said poet, when he found his coat out at
the elbows.
Your character cannot be injured except
through your own acts.
Adversely is the trial Of principle. With
out it man hardly knows whether he is
honest or not.
Labor is one of the greatest elements of
society-the great substantial interest on
which all men depend.
Any one may do a casual act of good ma
ture but continuation of them shows it
is part of the temperament.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

THE Hon. JOHN P. KENNEDY.-This
gentleman. distinguished citizen of Ma
ryland, the author of the popular Southern
novel entitled Horseshoe Robinson" and
for long time prominent man in the halls
of Congress. was on a visit to our town,
with some female members of his family, a
few days ago. His quarters, during his stay
here, were at the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

AN EXCELLENT MoTTo.-The Mobile
Daily Tribune of Thursday last, informs
us that two hundred and sixty Kansas en-
igrants arrived there the day previous
Most of them had banners, and riband at
the breast, with the motto, "Ata bamians
for Kansas-BibLes instead Of Rites -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

MAJOR BUFoRD's KANSAS COMPANIES.
Major Buford arrived at Columbus, Ca,
on the Sd instant, with rs men, and has been
Joined there by Captain Bells Company of
%. They were greeted with an enthusiast
tic public reception. They will probably
leave Montgomery with at least 200 men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

BURNED AT THE STAKE.-The negro
who murdered Mr.. Capeheart, an overseer,
at Mt, Meigs, Ala, on the LIST inst, was
taken out by the citizens on the next day
and burned to death. He acknowledged
his guilt while at the stake.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

{ ~ Two Jumps of gold valued at 81, 500
have been recently taken from the Parks
mine, Columbia county, Ga.
II Our ''winter of discomfort" has been
'made glorious summer by the genial days
of April.
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C. g. s. C. IL. II. stock for Sale.

G.. & s. G.. II. Il. stock for Sale.
III WILL offer for sale, on the 4th MONDAY
Il III April next, at the Court House, FIFTY
SEVEN SHARES of Stock in the Charlotte g. South
Carolina Rail Rail Company.
Terms, lightweight day note, negotiable and
payable at Branch Bank Charlotte
THOS. w. DEWEY, Cashier.
April l, 1856.-ts. (Whig Copy.)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

Con-. SToCKToN.-The Jersey City Sen
tinel says that Com. Stockton ''will shortly
be brought before the American people as
their candidate for the Presidency, without
geographical or partizan distinctions"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

MATRIMoNIAL.-Wm. A. Lewis, Esq,
an engineer on the North Carolina Rail
road, was united in marriage few days
since to Mrs. Margaret Chambers, late of
Washington, n. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
Columbia, April IL.

COTTON-The sales Of the week comprise
2,4OO bales, at prices ranging from 81 to 1Os
BACON-No material change since our last, hog
shoulders 10 to 1O4. CoRN-No change, 20 to
rs cents per bushel. FLoUR-Our market is
well supplied with common and good grades at
So to S. per bbl., exta brands $84 to $84, while
good family -four is scarce at $50 to SO per Dbl.
PEAS 80 cents. OATS 40 to As.
Charleston, April IL.
Cotton-Sales of the week foot up 16, $50 bales,
and prices ranging from 81 to liz cents.
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Wilmington AnriI1O

Wilmington April 10.
Corrosive note an advance of to 4 cent
on previous quotations. The receipts of the week
foot up $50 bales, and prices ranging from IS to
II cents.
New York, April 10.
Cotton advanced to 1, with sales of $4,000
bales-Orleans middling IL; upland middling
log; upland fair II, An active speculative de-
mand. Flour droopng-Ohio So IS to 81 81.
Wheat quiet. Corn improving, with sales at 60
to 81 CENTS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

DEMOCRATIC VICToRY.-The Democrats
of St. Louis achieved a glorious victory
at their election last week for city officers.
The majority for Mr.. Have, the Democra
tic candidate for Mayor, is 2,569-which is
about the average majority of the entire
Democratic ticket. St. Louis has often
heretofore given large Wing majorities. She
cannot swallow Know Nothingism.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15

POTATO FLEET.-The Norfolk papers
state that eleven schooners arrived at that
port, on Sunday and Monday, from North
Carolina, with sweet potatoes, principally
for planting.
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\ ASllINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 2, 1850.

90 NJ. Lewis OF Montgomery, Alabana,
travelling Coz the 81 Alabama aud Tennessee,
4. r. LEWIs JAsEs o. LEws and SAMUEL d. LEwls.
UfafisaAEL q. JAmEs No. Seutb Tenf rniHae
paia travelling Agent assisted by WIS. H. WELD
COLLINS JAaEs DGEHsa, HAaIrT, r. g. JAMgs, Tnos
o. EIoE, n, ", HoRKsos, " W. INLAY, WA, L. wArEEsAN
ALEX. H. Carson D. X, mUsus, Brs y SWAN, 4. AsHMAs
Auj r. DAVIS t#t tt-
o. Mr. o. W JAhss No Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio. q
general collecting agent Texas
assisted BY H. TmoMAs s. W. RAMsAy, WLLIAa II. THosAs
Tuos M JAaKs NJ L. WIsTaAs, A. L. CHILps, and Dr. VIII
LIAM IRwIs. Recepts Of either will be good
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coSGREss-uoYDAY.

SESATE-The annual message of the President OF the
United States received and read and the usual
beers ordered to be printed in addition to which, fiji
teen thousand copies ordered for the of the
Senate and two hundred copies for each of the depart
ments Mr. Clayton, Mr. Cass, Mr. Weller and Mr. Seward
took occasion express their views in relation to the for
egn policy of the President and affairs in Central Amer
lea.
Mr. Foot introduced joint resolution for the presenta
ton Of sword to Col Benjamin s. Roberts, in testimony
Of the high entertained by Congress Of his gaanty
and good conduct the sormng of Chepnlepec and The
taking of the city Of Mexico.
Alter consideration of executive business the Senate
adjourned until Thursday next
HOUSE, REPRESENTATIVES,. Immediately after the read
ing Of the Journal Sidney Webster esq, the Presidents
private secretary delivered TO the Clerk message from the
President Of the United States Its delivery caused in
tense excitement in the House. which followed by n
protracted debate in which much feeling manifested
by the opposition members The principal speakers were
Messrs Clingmau, Morgan, Giddngs, Orr Campbell of
Ohio Washburn of Maine Fuller of Maine Dunn, Hum
phrey Marshall Letcher and Davis
BY vote flOs to lO4 it finally decided to lay the
whole subject upon the table
At six o'clock the House adjourned until We'd
nesday
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The diplomatic corps paid their respects in body to the
President of the United States yesterday morning The
compliments of the exchanged and the inter
view, although of brief duration, was characterized by
great cordially of feeling After the departure of the for
egn ministers the customary public reception was held
and rarely ever has the presidential mansion been Wis
tied the first day Of the year by larger number of c
and strangers anxious pay their personal respects
10 the Chief Magistrate of the republic. ...aE