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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16
DEPARTMENT. OF STATE, !


SIR,-Feliable information having reach
ed the President, that armed and organized
bodies Of men, avowedly in rebellion against
the Territorial Government, have concen-
trated in such numbers as to require adj
ditional military force for their dispersion,
you will have the militia of the Territory
completely enrolled and organized, to the
end that they may, on short notice, be
brought into the service Of the L. States.
Upon reguisitipn of the commander of
the Military Department in which Kansas
is embraced, you will furnish by companies,
or regiments. or brigades, or divisions, such
number and composition of troops as from
time to time you may find on his report to
you, to be necessary for the suppression of
all combinations to resist the laws of the
United States, too powerful to be suppress
ed by the civil authority, and for the main
tenance of public order and civil govern
ment in the Territory.
WIN. L. MARCY.
TO his Excellency, John w. Geary, Gov
ernor, &c.
Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War,
to General Smith under date of Sept. Sd
says: Your dispatch of the 22d of August
and enclosures, sufficiently exhibit the in
adequacy of the force under your command
to perform the duties which have been de-
volved upon you in the present unhappy
condition of Kansas by the orders and in
structions heretofore communicated.
To meet this exigency, the President has
directed the Governor of the Territory to
complete the enrolment and organization
of the militia as you will find fully set forth
in the enclosed copy of the letter addressed
to him by the Secretary of State, and the
President has directed me to say to you
that you are authorized from time to time
to make acquisitions upon the Governor for
such military force as you may require to
enable you promptly and successfully to
execute your orders and to suppress insur-
rectiOn against the Government of the Ter
ritory of Kansas. And made the circum-
stances heretofore set forth in your instruc-
tons to give requisite aid to the officers of
the civil government who may be obstruct-
ed in due execution of the law. Should
you not be able to derive from the military
of Kansas adequate force for these purpo-
SEES, such additional number of militia as
may be necessary will be drawn from the
States of Illinois and Kentucky, as shown
in the requisition, copy of which is here
with enclosed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

FREMONT IN BALTIMoRE.--A party of
negroes of Baltimore, returning from pic
mic, on Wednesday last, on Patapsco Neck,
INDUCED in shouts for Fremont on the way,
and subsequently pulled down a Democrat
ic pole and made an assault upon an elder
ly gentleman named Daniel Sapp, residing
on the North Point road, in the course of
which he was badly injured. A large num-
Der of them have been arrested and lodged
in jail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16
RIOT AND MURDER IN BALTIMORE

Itco men killed, fire morta1ly aooumded.
baltimore, Sep, ia riot occurred in
this city this evening, originating from an
expression of political sentiment. John
Hare and William Jones were killed, and
John Jones, Daniel Speddon, J. 7. Caulk,
F. Albright and John Kelley were mortal
ly wounded, and many others received in
juries. Fire arms and stones were freely
used.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16
New Firm.

TNHE undersigned have formed copartner.
l. ship, in the Mercantile business, at the old
stand of b, COOPMANN & CO., opposite Brem
& Steele's, where they respectfully invite their
friends and the public to call and sec them. The
firm will be under the name of KoOpmann d.
Phelps, B. KOOPMANN,
Il. M. PHELPS.
Charlotte, September 2, 1sj6-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

go by way of Hickory Point to Lawrence,
which will probably be attacked by US day
after tomorrow. We are all confident of
success. cannot say when we shall re-
turn. Lanes men are fortifying the cross
ing of Wakarusa, but win leave it ON the
appearance of our troops.
P. 81 am just told by Adjutant Gener-
al Mclean that Lawrence will be attacked
on Sunday next. Qast .Snnday.) Another
account says that Monday was the day ap-
pointed for this purpose.
Rumors have reached ST. Louis that Lane,
the commander of the free soil forces, has
succeeded in sacking the town of Tecum-
sch, without the loss of man. The au-
thorities of Lecompton have issued writs to
arrest Gen. Lane. and his officers. Smith
detailed fourteen companies to assist in
serving them. E-
~ Gov. Geary, the newly appointed
Governor of Kansas, has arrived there and
had an interview with Gov. Shannon, who
retires.
AID FOR KANSAS FREE STATE Emf
GRANTs.--A petition is at the Reading Room
of the Merchants Exchange, Boston, for
the reception of signatures, urging the Gov
ernor to call special session of the Legis-
lature, to take into consideration the endsn
gered safety of the lives and property of
the sons and daughters of Massachusetts in
Kansas, and to devise means for their relief
and defence. -- -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16
Dissolutio,p OF Partnership.

HNHE firm of b, koOpmann & Co., has this
n day been dissolved, by mutual consent Al
persons indebted, will please make early pay.
ment to B. Koopmann, who will continue the
business on his own account, at the old stand
- B. KOOPMANN.
ELIAS g. COHEN
Aug. Is, 1856-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

ing two sessions of twenty weeks each
Board and Tuition embracing the usual circl.
of English Science, and Literature, Latin and
Greek languages, $76 per session.
Ere lch S., Drawing $40, Obtaining SIS Mu-
sic, -Pauo 81, Guitar $ll. Other ornamental
branches, such as Embroidery, Wax-FIoweis, &C.,
a reasonable extra charge.
9ET Students furnish their own Towels
Il. X. WALSH, President
P.S.-The health OF the students has been re.
markaby good during their stay, with the exception
OF one case OF typhoid fever. The student affected
has recovered sufficiently TO return home.
Sept. 2, le5G-3w T. K. W., Prcs't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16


SLAVERY IN Intelligent travel
lers state that the population of Africa is
about fifty millions, of whom forty three
millions are slaves: Their slavery is of the
most degrading and horrid kind. The mas
tiers are cruel and barbarous in the extreme,
and, in most Instances, have the power of
life and death over the slaves. Upon the
death of chief, some two or three hundred
of his slaves are put to death and buried in
the same grave with him. The negro king
of Dahomy, had his court yard paved with
the skulls of slaves, and graced with pyra-
mids of the same material.
What contrast this to the condition of
the same race in the South, where they are
better clothed, fed and lodged, than the
white laborers of any other country, and
where they enjoy all the humanizing and
eleyating influences of civilization and
Christianity! Yet it is over this superior
condition that such a howl of Indignation is
raised by the men who, if they had their
way, would reduce the whole South to the
condition of Dahomy.-[ Richmond Disp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

II The Hon. j. c. Breckenridge, the
Vice Presidential candidate, is at present
on visit to James Buchanan, at his resi-
denee, near Lancaster. Mr.. Breckenridge
is to address Democratic meeting, al
Philadelphia, this or next week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

For BCCHANAN.-The Hon. c. J. Jen-
kins, of Georgia, distinguished Wing, has
written an able letter on the Presidential
canvass, and comes out for Mr.. Buchanan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

DEATH OF Rev. }. A. SHANKLIN.-We
regret (says the Charleston Courier) to an
nounce the death of the Rev. ]. A. Shank
lin, late pastor of St. Peters Church, and
senior Of the editorial committee in charge
of the Southern Episcopalian, of this city.
Mr. Shanklin was native of Pendleton dis
trict, S. c., but began his pastoral labors,
we believe, at Macon, Georgia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

SALE OF WALKERS HoTEL.-We learn
that this valuable property, in our town,
has been purchased by Col. S. N. Stowe,
who designs to repair it throughout, furnish
it with all the appointments and have it
kept in the style Of a first-class house. This
Hotel is perhaps the most valuable property
in Yorkville, and if conducted in the style
commensurate with our fast age, will prove
to be handsome investment. Not only
for our cwn and the Colonies sake, but for
the general good, we trust he may find the
best possible luck YorkUiHe IS. CO. En-
quirer. ...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16
PRESBYTERIAN
RKRMAhR COLLEGE,.
sPAg9Svallgs II. O.
Second Notice.
The 18th of September newt

full corps ofe erienced
Teachers will be secured
in time, and every possi-
bic provision made for the
comfort of the young
Ladies' who may be
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

u The "New Era" which was recent
1y started in Columbia by j. H. Curtise was
sold, ON last salesday, by the Sheriff of
Richland for the sum of 1915. Hence, we
infer, ''its career of usefulness has been
closed upon earth" ---
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

CAMPAIGN CUTs,-Political earicatures
are beginning to appear in the papers,
The Cleveland Plaindealer has a cut repre-
senting the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher
of 1.-the Church of Holy Rifles" crouching
among the cane brakes, Sharpe's rife in
hand, with stealthy tread, in search of a
"border ruffian.'' He avows it as his opin-
ion that Sharpe's rifles are better than
Bibles, and that it is a shame to shoot at
q man and not hit him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

THE LAST BLOCKADE.-The coast put
under blockade by Walker is from one thou
sand to twelve hundred miles in extent,
part on the Atlantic and part ON the Pacific,
the Pacific. -----
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16

FResT IN NEW YORK STATE.-There
was severe frost on Tuesday morning
last at Rochester, and at other parts of
New York. On the 1st and I'd there was
also frost near Attica. Extensive damage
has been done to the crops in the valley of
the Tonawanda. In some localities, it is
feared, they have been entirely destroyed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16
Carolina Female College.

THE exercises of this
4 Institution will COM
mence ON the l4TH OC- {
TOBER, and continue :
without vacation, until Il
tho o;J1la,f I,1,y ,,,,1, -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16
p,.pv.pI.E CAsE.--Last

RrMARKABLE CASE Last summer,
Charles Walters appeared in Baltimore and
from his effeminate appearance was taken
nm bv the police, charged with being fe-
male in male attire. The prisoner plead
e.,,;ltv, promised with many tears TO reform
ana VAS carried back to "her" home in Al
.banv. N. Y. Last week the same person
a,neared in Baltimore, and was arrested
on the same charge, and being placed In
Jail, was proved by physician that ne was
a man. The police was somewhat taken
aback at this, especially as the policeman
who attended him to Albany last summer
had shown him all the attention he would
have shown an unprotected famaie !"
-~@-
MURDER.-A very atrocious murder was
committed in Cherokee county, North Car
DINA, on Saturday night last. The name
of the murdered man was John Timson,
civilized Indian, and it is said a man OF
good standing and responsibility. He was
murdered in his own house. The AshVllle
Spectator states that couple OF men went
to Timson's house and demanded to be ad-
mitted. Timson refused, and finally, as
as they would not leave, he went to the
door and opened it with his gun in hand
when one of the party shot him through the
arm and breast from which he died IN about
two hours. No clue has yet been obtained
as to who perpetrated the deed. 1t is sus-
pected by some, learn, that the murder
to wreak their vengeance on account of
some old grudge they bore against the de-
ceased.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-12-04
CONGRESS-.

MONDAY, DEC. l.-Both Houses of Congress
met and organized in the usual form. In the
Senate nearly fifty members were present. No
thing was done beyond sending and receiving
notices of organization.
In the House about two hundred Members
were on hand Mr.. Hodges of VT and Messrs.
Allen and Morrison of Ill.,, elected to gil va
cancies, were qualified. The credentials of
Gen. Whitfield as Delegate from Kansas were
presented Mr.. Grow objected to their recep-
ton. Mr.. Phelps thought that precedent JUS
titled the swearing in of Mr.. Whitfield, and the
legality of his election might be settled after
ward Mr. Campbell of Ohio would let the
case 60 by as it did last session. Mr.. Grow
persisted in his objection, stating that the
House had decided, after full investigation,
Il at there a been no valid election in Kan
gas, and for that reason rejected Mr. Whitfield
who then held seat. There had been no
change since, and the House should not reverse
its own decision. Mr.. Phelps said there had
been new election by the election Of Mr..
w HitHelu NdCuHCl WAS HIiut anu MT. w .
was chosen to fill the place. No one was here
to contest Mr.. Whitfeld's right to seat the
people of Kansas were entitled to Delegate;
therefore let him be sworn in On division,
it was voted, ayes 81, nays l04, that Mr. w.
was not entitled to seat. Mr. Grow moved
to reconsider, and to lay that motion on the
table but the friends of Mr. Whitfield resist
ed motions to adjourn were voted down and
a session of six hours was kept up, each party
trying to tire the other out. Finally, at IA
p. m. motion to adjourn prevailed by one ma
jority.
TUEsDAY.-In the Senate the Presidents
Message was discussed by Senators Wilson,
Hale, Trumbull, Mason, Brown, and others.
In the House the entire session was consum.
ed in debate upon the motion to reconsider the
vote declaring Mr.. Whitfield not entitled to a
seat as Delegate from Kansas. No vote was
taken.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-12-04
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
Pellotr citizens Of the Senate
and ofthe House Of Representatives.

Psiio,r citizens Of the Senate
and ofthe House Of Representatives.
The Constitution requires that the President
shall, from time to time, not only recommend
to the consideration of Congress such measures
as he may deem necessary and expedient, but
that he shall give information to them of the
State of the Union. To do this duty fully in
wolves exposition Of all matters in the actual
condition of the country, domestic or foreign,
which essentially concern the general welfare.
While performing his constitutional duty in
this respect, the President does not speak mere
ly to express personal convictions, but rs the
executive minister of the Government enabled
by his position, and called upon by his official
obligations, to scan with an impartial eye the
interests of the whole, and Of every part of the
United States.
Of the condition of the domestic interests of
the Union, its agriculture, mines, manufactures,
navigation and commerce, it is necessary only
to say that the internal prosperity of the coun-
try, its continuous and steady advancement in
wealth and population, and in private as well
as public well being, attest the wisdom of our
institutions, and the predominant spirit of in
telligence and patriotism, which, notwithstand
ing occasional irregularities of opinion or ac-
tion resulting from popular freedom, has dis
tIngulShed and characterized the people of
America
In the brief interval between the termna-
tion of the last and the commencement of the
present Session of Congress, the public mind
has been occupied with the care of selecting,
for another constitutional term, the President
and VicePresident of the United States.
The determination of the persons, who are
of right, or contingentiy, to preside over the
administration of the government, is, under our
system, committed to the States and the peo-
pie. We appeal to them, by their voice pro-
nounced in the forms of law, to call whom
soever they will to the high post of Chief Ma
gistrate.
And thus it is that as the Senators repre-
sent the respective States of the Union, and
the members of the House of Representatives
the several constituencies of each State, so the
President represents the aggregate population
OF the United State Their election of him is
the explicit and solemn act Of the sole sovereign
authority Of the Union.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-12-04

HaE> This number of the Reporter is delayed
for one day, in order that it may contain the
Presidents Message. We are in consequence
obliged to defer the proceedings of Court which
will be reported in full for our next, as well as
our usual quantum Of general news.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-12-04

D9-The resignation of Donaldson, U States
Marshal for Kansas, has reached Washington,
and has been accepted. Great efforts are be-
ing made to have him re-apponted in spite of
Governor Geary, but the President insists that
Geary shall be sustained.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-12-04
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Ghrrsoan alornlnn. D;eembcr /. 1855.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-29
PHILBRICK is Here Again
(From 377 and $40 Broadway, New York;
BOOKS AND PRESENTS.

At the Old Stand under DeIter's Hotel, corner Of
Seventh street or Louisiana avenue,
HE WILL OPEN THIS DAY,
AN IMMENSE STOCK,
Comprising the largest and most valuable as
sortmen. OF BOOKS ever offered In this city,
consisting Of splendid selection Of Standard
Works In al the departments OF aucientand mod
ern Science, Literature and Art
Our GIFT BOOKS includs every variety In
superb, unique and costly bindings, elegantly IL
Illustrated.
APRES SENT,
worth from 25 Cents to 800, will he given Tim
medately after the sale) to the purchaser Of every
Book for which we receive 8 or more.
Each purct aEeT cf Book will be requested to
select a
SEALED ENVELOPE
containing the name OF one OF The list Of presents
which may be found n our small bills.
HIS per cent Of all our net receipts will be
placed in the hands Of His Honor the Mayor of
the Poor Of the city
We sell our Books invariably as low as they
can be bought anywhere, and IN many cases IS
per cent cheaper.
We give all who buy our Books handsome
Presents, but we wish II distinctly understood
that no purchaser OF Book will have any valid
lain upon Us for Pre- ent,-ihe only cons deTa-
ton we receive Is the money paid for our Books.
All we ask or accept for the Presents we give Is
the thanks Of the recipients and their inf uence In
aiding us to dispose Of our stock.
We extend cordial invitation TO our o d friends
and patrons, and the citizens generally, to call
and see US at
THE OLD STAND, under Dexte''s Hotel,
(corner Of seventh street and Louisiana avenus, }
Sign Of the Red Flag ana Gift Bookstore.
dec 26-tf T. PHILBRICK, Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-29
ByJ. e. MCGUIRE, Aucti reer.

ByJ. e. MCGUIRE, Aucti neer
FURNITURE AND E5OUsEHOLD EF.
fects ut AUction.-On TU ESDAY MORN
ING, December 33th, at 10 O'Clock, al the corner
~ 18th and streets, | shall sell excellent as
so'tnent OF Furniture and Housekeeping Effects,
consisting Of
Mahogany and walnut hair spring Sofas
Do French hair cloth and plush parlor
Chairs and Rockers
Marble top Centre Table, Rout Tables
Gilt frame French plate Pier and nj antel Glasses,
Slab, and Bracket
H5Dask and lace Curtains, Co!nice, and F fixtures
QuaTtette Tables, Sewing II ockers, Ottomins
Brussels, th'ee-ply and ingrain Carpets
3ilclOth, Rugs, stair Carpets
CandellbraS. Mantel Ornaments
French, cottage, and high-post Bedsteads
superior Feather Beds, Bolsters, end Pillows
CURED bai- and husk Mattresses
Comforts, Quilts, Blankets
Walnut and mahogany dressing and plain BU-
IeaGs
Washstand,, Toilet Sets, Fire Irons
Lounges, Window Curtains and hades
Mahogany Sidebo I'd, Dining Tables
Cane-sea; Chairs, English Hall Clock
China, Glass, and Cookery Ware
Table Cutlery, silver plated Spocng ard Forks
Cooking and other Stoves, &c
Together with general assortment Of Kitchen
requisites
i'erms: SOS and under, cash; over that sum a
credit OF sixty and ninety days for satisfactorily
endorse notes, bearing interest
dec gid JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-29
ARRIVAL OF The ILLINOIS.
Later from California.

NEW York, Dee 2S-The steamer Illinois
with San FranciscO dates to the 5th inst be-
irg two weeks later, arrived he;e this evening
She brings three hundred passengers and
nearly 81, zoo, GOO in treasure.
she connected with the steamer Golden Gate.
and left Aspinwall on the 10Th. The United
States fTigate Wabash left the same day for
New York, via Havana. The Cyane remained
IL port.
The news is Of but little interest. The re-
ports from the mining districts was good |,
though there vas still want of rain Ia some
districts.
The money market was unchanged. Bust
ness generally at San Francisco was dull. The
jobbing rates for GaIego Flour were SIS so
Hang, I9tc. Lard, % Sugar-NeN Orleans,
lltc. Pork was d.ar-selling at S42.
Richard r Hammond, the ex-Colleetor of
the port cf San Francisco, had been acquitted
Of the charge of defraudins the United States
Government while in ofhce.
The news from the Territories Of Oregon
and Washington is unimportsnt.
The dates from Panama are to Dec. IL. The
Star contains an account of the war in Mica
ragua, confrmatory Of the advIces received
by the steamer Tennessee, but gives nothing
new.
4 Britlsn squadron arrived at Panama on
the Sth inst. Its object was said 10 re TO ex-
anime into the practicability Of establishing
naval depot in the Bay of Panama-probably
at Taboga.
A letter from Carthagena, dated Nov. %.
states that the British difficulty was still pend
ing, end blockade Of the New Grsnadian
ports would be commenced immediately.
The dates from Valparaiso are TO Nov is,
and from Guaysquil 20 Dec. 1. Business al
Valparaiso was dull. The markets were we'll
supplied Copper was held at $50
The revolution in Peru was on the increase.
Two government vessels had gone over to the
reyoIutionists President Castillo had de-
nounced them as pirates, aud sent three armed
ships il pursuit He authorizes the vessels of
any nation to seize them. Ode OF these insur-
gent vessels, the steamship Aprrimsc, had
overhauled the British mail steamer Santiago,
on her way from CsllaO to Valparaiso, and
took from her all the Peruvian MALE. Ii was
believed that Castillo would be abs 10 sup
press the revolution, as the Convention would
vote him extraordinary powers.