davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
MASS MEETING IN SHELBY.

At public meeting held in Shelby, on
the 18th inst, resolution was adopted,
recommending that all persons in the two
Congressional districts represented by the
Hon. T. L. Clingman, and the Hen. Burton
Craige, who are opposed to Known thing-
ism and in favor of the reelection of Gov.
Bragg, to assemble in Mass Meeting. at
Shelby, Cleaveland County, on the second
Monday in July next. A number of elo-
quent public speakers, of this and other
States will be invited; and we have reason
to believe that some of the most brilliant
and patriotic orators in the country will be
present. The following named gentlemen
were appointed a Committee of arrangement
and invitation, viz: w. II. Green, j. M.
Ware, F. S. Ramsour, w. w. Green, P.
d. Gold, John Weber, A. r. Homsely,
Joseph Carroll, Martin Roberts, G.. Dick
son, William Blanton, A. w. Burton; and
to these were added the name of John R.
Logan, the Chairman of the meeting
Raleigh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

The Democratic National Convention as
scmbled at Cincinnati yesterday. The
following delegates were i'll Cincinnati on
Thursday evening: Mississippi, 6; Louis
lana, 6; Texas, 3; Arkansas, 4; Massachu-
sets. 4; Maine, 4; New Hampshire, 1;
Rhode Island, 4; Pennsy lvania, II; Eir-
ginia, 3. The Hard and Soft delegations
of New York are both lodging at the same
house. Every State is no doubt by this
time repre- scented with Il strong delegation.
The officers were doubtless appointed yes
terday, and rules and regulations adopted
to govern its proceedings. The ballotting
for candidate for President will, therefore,
probably commence to-day. Our first
tidings from the Convention we expect to
receive on Wednesday afternoon, by the
Southern mail-and hope, in our next paper,
to be able to present the name of the next
President.
Many of the Southern delegates TO Gin
cinuati, we learn, will favor the nomination
of Gen. JOHN \. QUTTMAN, for Vice Pres
ident.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

The present Congress has appropriated
about eight millions of acres of public lands
lying in Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, and
perhaps other States, for the purpose of
constructing railroads through the lands,
to increase the value thereof, and to open
the country to the travel and trade of the
world. The law gives alternate sections to
railroad companies, along the lines of i'm
provement, the Government reserving alter
nate sections, which are to be held at two
dollars and fifty cents per acre, or double
the present price. After the construction
of the roads, many of these lands will be
worth from to 10 dollars per acre. So
the Government, so far as the pecuniary
consideration is involved, will be the
gamer instead of the loser, as many have
supposed, by these gifts. The power of
Congress, however, to speculate in this way
with the public lands, may admit of argu-
ment-and it is for those who are more
familiar with its rights and duties over the
public domain, than we are, to say how far
the Government can legitimately go in its
action in the premises. Mr.. Jefferson. in
some of his writings, expressed an opinion
in favor of apprOpriating the public lands
to the purpose of internal improvements,
but at the same time that great statesman
expressed the opinion that such DISPOSE
ton of the lands would be unconstitutional.
He favored, we think, an amendment of the
Constitution for this very purpose. We
have now, we fear, too few strict construc
tionists, and too many in favor of the e1er-
else of doubtful powers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
MEssRs. BRAGG AND emMER,

These gentlemen, the candidates of their
respective political friends for the office of
Governor, arrived here on Thursday last,
and after sojourning q night, Gov. b. at
Mai. Kerr's Hotel, and Mr.. G.. at the Man
sion House, they took the cars on Friday
for home, the former at Raleigh and the lat
ter at Greensboro. On Wednesday they
closed the list of Western appointments, by
a public discussion at Shelby, in Cleaveland
county. The Times" of that place gives
an interesting account of the discussion,
and concludes as follows: :" At the close
of the discussion, it was evident to all that,
although we expected much from the Co
vernon, we were agreeably disappointed to
find that he more than realized our highest
hopes; and, on the other hand, as from the
flourish of trumPetS about Mr.. Gilmer's elo,
quence, we had expected to see the greatest
light of the lantern, we were in some mea,
sure panied to find that the talents of the
know-Nothing nominee had been immense.
ly over-rated." The discussion will be re
newed in the East, commencing at Halifax
on the 9TH of June.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
MIR. FILLMoRE's OPINIONS

A letter from John P. Kennedy, Esq, in
reference to Mr.. Fillmore's acceptance and
his opinions in relation to the Kansas-Ne-
braska bill, will be found in to- days papeI.
The intelligent reader will be amused at
Mr.. hennedy's calculations in regard to
the States certain for Mr.. Fillmore, those
which he thinks" will vote for him, and
those which may give him their support
Virginia! Georgia.! &c.l 1t may be,
and there are good grounds for believing,
that he will not obtain the vote of a single
State. His running may aid in the elee-
ton of BLACK Republican" but he has
no more chance of being elected the next
President, than the Pope of Rome, with
whom he has been 'hob-nobbing it, lately.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

Too much praise cannot be awarded to a
large number of our citizens who fought
with consummate skill and bravery the
devouring element from its first breaking
out until it was finally, after several hours,
subdued. Fortunately no person was seri-
ously injured while engaged in the hazard
Gus work, although we have heard of several
who were slightly wounded. We cannot
designate by name the large number who
are particularly entitled to thanks for their
exertions on this most alarming occasion,
but we cannot omit the names of some whom
we remember seeing always first and fore
most in praiseworthy efforts to arrest the
fire and save the property of their fellow
citizens: Messrs. Samuel A. Harris, (.
Nye Hutchinson, William Whealan, The
Intendant, w. T. Davidson, James A.
Sadler, Leroy Springs, DR.. Joseph Caldwell,
S. 7. Wriston. j. Neil Todd, George w.
Care, and Charles Crosta, the four latter,
young gentlemen from Philadelphia, who
are on visit to our town for the purpose
of making repairs to the branch of the U.
S. Mint at this place. Their familiarity with
scenes Of the kind, added to their activity
and daring, made their services most valua-
BILE from first to last. Thanks are also due
to Messrs. Higgins & Harty, for large
quantity of powder promptly furnished, for
demolishing houses, to stop the progress of
the fire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

PRoF. WOODS HAIR REsToRAT1vE.-Having
tried unsuccesslully sundry highly recommended
chair toncs'' on our own half denuded CROWN we
had about lost all confidence in nostrums of that
oort, until few wuUks dgu met distinguished
politician OF this State, whom we had seen three
years ago with thin hair and as 'gray as rat -
but now boasts as fine and glossy head of hair as
one could wish. We demanded the secret of his
improved appearance, when he readily accounted
for by ascribing it to the virtues of Prof. Woods
Hair Restorative. We shall try that next, as our
ad Eertisng columns show it to be for sale in our
town.-TOttalra Free Trader.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

AMERICAN VICToRY.--The American
party in Ohio county, Virginia, on Thurs
day last, elected their candidate for Sheriff
by majority of 176, and their candidates
for Commissioners of Revenue by majority
of 737-and 494 respectively. The Demo-
Gratis carried their ticket at the last election.
The above we find among the selected
news items in the last Wilmington Herald.
The Democrats did not "carry their ticket
at the last election" The vote of Ohio
county at the Governors election, year
ago, stood: For Wise lilo. Flournoy l74l.
Ohio county, Va, has always been amongst
the counties which gave the heaviest MAORI
ties against the Democratic party. 1t
borders on the State of Ohio, embraces
Wheeling, and has large number of abo-
litionists from other States withinits borders,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
TO OUR TOWN SUBSCRIBERS.

For several weeks past, we have had new
Carriers, to deliver our paper in town. Sub
scribers, therefore, who have failed to re-
ceive regularly their papers, must attribute
the failure to the fact stated; and if any
should hereafter fail to receive them, they
will confer favor by giving us information
thereof. Wewill take pleasure in supply
ing omissions, if we can ascertain where
they have occurred.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

~ Mr.. Fillmore, it is said by Mr.. Grund,
in his last letter to the Herald, is on his
way to Russia. Mr.. Grund also states that
the Pope will, at Mr.. Fillmore's suggestion,
establish an insane Hospital at Rome on
the American plan.
We were surprised to find the above in
the last North Carolina Wing" 1t con-
firms Democratic statements, that Mr.. Fill
more and the Pope are on very familiar and
friendly terms. 1t shows, too, that the Pope
is quite American in his feelings, notwith-
standing all the clamor of Know othings
to the contrary. 1.-The Pope, at the sug-
gestion of Mr.. Fillmore, establishing an in
sane Hospital on the American plann'-
How do Know Nothings relish this intimacy
between their candidate for the Presidency
and the Pope, an individual whom they are
daily abusing-the Catholic of all Catho-
lies, and id furriner'' tOo=-the abuse
of whom is mainly relied on to carry this
same MIR. Fillmore into the Presidential
Chair! Surely, Mr.. Fillmore will not have
the unkindness to join his Know \ othing
brethren here, in denouncing his friend, the
Pope. In the next place, we shall expect
to find in the ''Whig" that the Pope is in
favor of an "American'' candidate for the
Presidency OR. Fillmore)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
TRUNK LOST.

1t will be seen by notice in our adver-
tising columns, that a young lady, return
ing from a distant school, unfortunately
lost at the railroad depot in this place,
where she landed for the purpose of remain
ing q night in Charlotte, a trunk containing
her clothing. She will be thankful for any
information concerning it, and will if re-
CURED compensate those who have found it
or who may give information leading to its
recovery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
A CRISIS.

1t must be confessed that the country is
at present in ''sea of troubles The
Central American question, and the dis
missal of Mr.. Champion, threaten to in
volve us in war with Great Britain; and
whilst we are thus menaced from abroad,
we are torn to pieces by internal convul-
sions, and are apparently on the very verge
of civil war at home. Congress, instead of
arming the nation against a foreign foe, is
arming itself in readiness for fraternal strife
in the very halls of legislation. Never
have our foreign and domestic relations
presented at the same moment such por-
tentous aspect Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
MARRIED,

On Thursday morning, the 29th ult., at Wood
lawn, near Columbia, S. c., by the Rev. b. NJ.
Palmer, ID. D., Mr.. Il. NJ. JOHNSTON, of New
York, to Miss ANNA CECILIA, eldest daughter OF
the late Robert Latta, of the former place.
At Davidson College, on the Goth ult., by the
Rev E. D. Jenkins, Mr.. f. NJ CoRRELL, to Miss
AGNES E., daughter of Mr.. J. N. Lawrance, of
Iredell county, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

SNow.-At Cazenovia, New York, there
was heavy fall of snow on Monday of last
week. 1t commenced showing about 10
O'CLOCK aud continued TO snow profuseLy
"htll about noon. The ground, the fields,
anu the trees, were completely whisened.
lhe temperature of the weather was freez-
ing cold This is something remarkable
Tor this time of year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
THE SHERIFFALTY.

n~~WE are authorised to announce f..
ASAS c. GREER, Esq, as candidate
for reelection for the office of Sheriff of Mccklen-
burg county. May l3, lS56--te
WE are authorised to announce
EklA JOSHUA SKIES, Esq, as can
for reelection to the office of Sheriff for the cOun-
~ of TxIox. May q, IS56.-te
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SOUTH.-We learn from the Texas Chris
tian Adrocate, that during the last Confer
ence year, there was an increase of one
hundred and thirty six itinerant preachers,
and twenty-four thousand five hundred and
eighty-nine members in the oonnexion.-
Total preachers, two thousand and seventy
nine; total membership, six hundred and
twenty-seven thousand nine hundred and
ninety-two. There was during the year a
decrease of membership in the Kentucky,
Holston, Georgia, South Carolina, and In
diana mission, and an increase in all the
other conferences.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
TIME FOR SUBSCRIBING.

| To those who would desire a newspaper,
either for themselves or their families, we
| viii suggest that the present is an ap-
propriate time for subscribing. Our next
| paper will announce the Democratic nomi-
nees for President and Vice President, and
| in a few days all the Presidential candidates
will be in the field. la addition, the people
of North Carolina have a Governor, Mem
bers of the Legislature, and Sheritfs to elect.
The contests, both national and State, will
| be exciting and interesting. The DEMOCRAT
will endcavor to give every week faithful
review of the battle field; and, at the same
time, keep its readers regularly posted in
regard to the exciting subjects to be acted
ON by the present Congress, the English,
Kansas, and Nicaraguan difficulties, and
all news of a State, National, and Foreign
character, that will show what is transpir-
ing at home and abroad-the Markets. DC.
Our friends will confer favor by remind
ing their neighbors, who may be, and who
should not be, without paper at this inte-
resting crisis in the affairs of the Union, of
the IdCtS W WnlCu nave CdA0o oICChIA"AA'
Those who may be unwilling to subscribe
for year, can subscribe for six months,
period embracing the Gubernatorial and
Presidential contests. There are hundreds
in Mecklenburg county, and thousands pro-
badly in this Congressional district, who
should not be without a newspaper, and who
would probably subscribe, if their attention
should be properly called to the subject
Any effort our friends may make in our be-
half will be duly acknowledged.
The price Of the paper for six months,
period which will embrace the entire Pre-
sidential contest, is only 81, in advance.
We repeat, that the present is adesirable
time for subscriptions to commence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
Columbia, MAY 81.


COTTON-The sales of the week comprise
Ill bales at to 104 extremes. BACON-Bal-
timore Sides by the hogshead III to 1I4c Shout
drrs 10 to 104c. FLOUR-We have no change
to make in our quotations of sc to 500 per Dbl;
Fine Family Flour So to $84 per Dbl. CORN
We still quote GA to 60 cents per bushel of Sc
pounds. OATS-We still quote 80 to AZ cents
per bushel. PEAS-We still quote 20 to IS cts.
per bushel,
Charleston, May 80.
COTTON-The sales to-day amounted to but
81 bales, prices ranging from 9 to 11c the bulk
being at the latter figure.
New York, May 81.
COTTON-Cotton is firm. Sales of 1000 bales.
Middling Orleans lie; Middling Upland, l07c.
FLOUR-Ohio Sc 80. Corn, Sc.
New Orleans, May 81.
COTTON-Cotton is firm. Sales 1000 bales
Sugar cents,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
Charleston. Nav 80.
a. RETHUNE

XNOULD inform his customers, that he has
w taken the room lately occupied by Mr.
r. NJ. Robson, three doors cast 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 3, 1S56-3W
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
DGMCU2ATlU
Anti -KNOW-NOTHING TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR:
THOMAS B r A G G..

FOR STATE SENATOR:
WILLIAM r. M Y E r s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
Town Taxes.

DERSONS indebted for Town Taxes, for
IL either or all of the years l752-';;}-I and-'5.
are requested to make immediate payment.
All who disregard this notice, by falling to pay,
will find their property advertised for SALE in ~
| days from this date. Now, you have fair warn
ing. 3. A. HARRlS,
| April D, 1S56s-f Tax Collector.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
DISTRICTS:

DISTRICTS:
istDis't, VIM. f.. Martin, of Pasquotamk
4th CASTOR I'LL. Wilder, of Wake.
9Th :. T.. williams, of AIamance
9Th John vi. Clement, of Davie.
9TH liz. II. Warning, of Mecklcnburg.
sth w. w. Avery, of Burke.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
FOR HOUSE OF COMMONS

WILLIAM F. VID S ON,
WILLIAM M. MATHEW s..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
ELECTORS

ELECTORS
FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT;
For The State at Large:
Henry M. Shaw, of Currituck.
Samuel P. Hill, of Caswell.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

"DEsERET.' The people of Deseret are
about to apply for admission into the Union
as a State. Their constitution, as ratified
by the people in convention at Salt Lake
city, is exceedingly brief and plain. 1t
contains nothing about slavery, but an
nounces free federation of all religions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
Patent Biscuit and Cracker
MACHINES.

. DATENT Dough Mixers, Cracker D1eIS,.rs
- improved Oven Doors, Dampers, &c; Cop
per-Plate Presses, Power Presses, Coffee Roast
ers and Coolers, and "a kinds OF Ma
chinery.
II. g. J. AfCCOLLUM,
No. 40, Eldridge Street, New-York.
March 25, 1s56-3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

STEAMBOAT EXPLOSIoN.--The steam
boiler of the steamer Union of the Ericsson
line, running between Baltimore and Phila-
delphia, exploded at Newcastle, Delaware,
on Thursday last, scalding four hands on
the boat and four passengers. Wallace
Manly, the engineer, died few hours after
the accident from his injuries. The wounded
were taken to Philadelphia and placed in
the Hospital. The boat is uninjured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
White Sulphur Springs,
Catawba County, N. c.

TTNHE undersigned announces to -
l. the public that his cOmmodious saEIM
house is in readiness for the accommo- El
datiOn of all who may favor him with a call This
Invaluable water is now placed within reach of
the public and the high character uniformly
awarded to it by invalids who have tested its
healing virtues, together with the liberal arrange
ments made for the comforts Of visitors, WILL it is
hoped, avail to secure liberal share of public
patronage.
The subscriber will use every exertion to please,
and feels assured that the restoring efficacy of this
fountain of health viii speak for itself
The White Sulphur Springs is situated ten
miles North of Newton, and twenty miles East of
MOrgantOn, almost in the shade of the Blue
Ridge, and in country unsurpassed for the sal
ubrity of its atmosphere.
Mrs. Doty's especial attention will be given
to the House during the summer.1
4. O. ELLIOTT.
P. S.-My Stables will be well attended to, by
efficient hostlPrs.
May 13, 1S56-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

PRICE OF PUPPIES IN ENGLAND.-The
pack of hounds of Mr.. Richard Sutton, were
sold few weeks since, under the hammer
at Quorn Kennels, Leioestershire, England.
This hunting pack, consisting of thirty nine
dogs, from one to five years old, sold for
$500. The puppies, so in number, were
put up in lots of five each, and brought al
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

raised by John Nivens, of York District, South
Carolina. Jack Gill is about 80 years old, aud
was purchased by A. J. Orr, at Thomas Massey's
sale, in Lancaster District, South Carolina, in
December, 1854. l think they will try to make
their way back to where they were raised. will
give One Hundred Dollars for the de-
livery of said negroes in any safe Jail that can
get them again-Or fifty dollars for either one Of
them. Address me at Winchester, Macon. coun-
ty Georgia, or James Hennigan, Pinevile, Neck
lcnburg county, n. G.. ID. w. ORR.
June 3. 1S56-6w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
Providence Academy.

TTNHE exercises of the NMy@sNNs4A
l. 14th session of this WMSANsAsA
school, will commence zNMyANsaAsA
on the LIST Monday in KSMS-gx.saN
June. "a Ng Es==G2A
Terms per Sc ssion of q Weeks
Latin Greek, Mathematics, 1890. $12 so
English Grammar, Arithmetic, &c. 6 90
Students will be charged from the day of
trance to the end of the session, without deduc-
ton for absence.
Z. G. KUYKENDAL.
May 81, 1S56-4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
$lOO Reward.

DAN AWAY from my Rail
Ia Road Shantees, lin Lib
erty county, Ga.,) on Sunday
night, the 18th of May, two ne
gro fellows,
Jim and Jack Gill,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03

- James. Costello. for the murder of
policeman Dunn, of New Orleans, has been
sentenced to be hung on the Both inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-03
THE MARKETS.
Charlotte, June 2, 1856.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY T. NJ. FARROW.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-07-26

QUARREL INTENDING. - A gentleman
whose nose and chm were both very LONG,
and who bad lost his teeth. whereby the nose
anh chin We're brought together, was told
i am afraid your nose and chin will frht
ere long. they approach ea1l other mena-
cinclv
i am afraid of il myself, for a great MANY
words have passed between them already.
was the reply.
PRINTING OFFICE LoArERs-The fol-
lowing. from an Eastern paper, is sensible
TO the last, and deserves a wide publication
a printing office is like school; il can
have no lnter!opers, hangers on, or twad-
dlcrs. without a serious Inconvenience, 10
say nothing Of loss of time which IS lust as
much gold to printer as though it metallic
ally glItfertd in his hands. What would he
thought Ola man who would enter a school.
and 'wadde first with the teacher and then
with the scholars !; interrup'ing the studies
OF one and bre king the discipline Of the 9th
el And vrt this is the effect OF the loafer
in A prin;in. office lie seriously interfrres
with the course Of business, di>tracts the
fixed attention which is necessary to the
good printer. and the interest Of every estab-
l>hmtnt. No real man ever sacrifices the in.
trr->ts or interteres with the duties Of Others
The loater does both Let him think. if
thought he ever has, that the last place he
should ever nslnuate his worthless and un-
~s'coTe pre.ence j, % ls :he printing o@cs.