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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
Temperance Meeting.

Pursuant to previous call, meeting OF the
citizens of Charlotte was held at the Court House
this day, Jan. 9Th, 1856 When, on motion OF
DIR. D. Asbury, Gen. John A. Young was called
to the chair, and John NJ. Springs was request
cd to act as secretary.
At the request of the Chairman, Dr. c. J. Fox
explained the object of the meeting i'll few ap-
prOpriate remarks. After Which he offered the fol-
lowing preamble and rcsoll tions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, we regard the retail of ardent spirits
as pernicious to the peace and good order Gi this
community, and injurious 70 the happiness and
prosperity ofthe country generally;
Therefore be it rcsOircd, That will use all
lawful means to suppress the same; and that, for
that purpose we will support for the Office of In
tpndant and Commissioners OF the Town of Char
lotte, such persons only as shall be pledged to
refuse to recommend to the court, any person
who may apply for such recommendation, tOr the
purpose of obtaining license, to retail spirituous
liquors within said Town
RcSoIred, lhat we will throw aside all party
considerations of political character, and make
the question oflicenSe no license the main ques-
ton at the approaching election for municipal Of
fcerS for this Town.
NJ L. Wriston, Esq, offered the following &C.
solution:
Resotrcd, That Dr. D. Asbury, T. NJ. Farrow,
F. j. Lowrie and A. c. Steele be appointed a
Committee TO nominate suitable persons, for In
tendant and Commissioners for the Town of
Charlotte, i'll conformity with the foregoing reso-
buttons, and report to an adjourned meeting at
such time as shall be specified by said Committee
for ratification. Which, upon motion, was unan-
iMously adopted.
On motion of 5. L. Lowrie.
RcsoIred, That the papers of this town be re-
quested to publish the proceedings of this meet
ing.
On motion of B. Fl. Davidson, the meeting
adjourned, subject to the call of the Committee.
JOHN A. YOUNG, Chm.
JOHN NJ SPRINGS, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

ALMOST AN ELECTION CT SpEAKER.-
Twice during the last week Banks obtained
just enough votes to elect him Speaker Of
the House, but on each occasion, just be-
fore the result was announced, a member
or two on the other side came in and had
their names recorded for another candidate
and the scale was turned.
We now predict the success of Banks,
w-Nctiingism, and Abolitionism, in the
result of the contest for Speaker.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS!

Remember that Monday next is the day
for the election of town oficers-remember
how you were caught mapping" last year
the shouts of your opponents over your de-
feat-and bear in mind the importance
of attending the polls and sustaining your
ticlet-a ticket every way worthy your
support-if you desire the success Of your
political friends. Your Know-Nothing oppo
nents ms $ not present you openly ticket,
but they will be at the polls for the pur-
pose of defeating you-remember this
and act accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

HOME AFFAIRs.-A very large number
ofpersons congregated in Cur town, on New
Years day, to attend the negro hirings.-
There was brisk time amongst owners,
hirers, and servants; and prices ruled at a
very high figure. Farm hands brought
from 125 to $3.50, and ordinary cooks So.
Boys, scarcely able to hold shovel plough,
commanded from so to $50. Very high
prices, too, were paid for slaves and other
property sold during the week. As much
as 5000 was paid in one case for family
horse.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

Mr.. ORR'S LETTERING are indebted to the
Hon. James L. Orr, of South Carolina, for
pamphlet copy of his late letter to Hon. c. W.
Dudley, on the propriety of having that State
represented ia the next Democratic National Con-
vention. Mr. o, argues the question with great
ability, and shows conclusively that the South
should at this crisis in public affairs, present
a united front at the Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

possible. The storm of phrensy and faction must
inevitably dash itself IN vain against the unshaken
rock of the Constitution. / shall never doubt it.
l know that the Union is stronger a thousand times
than all the wild and chelnericaI schemes OF social
change, which are generated, one after another, in
the unstable minds of visionary sophists and inter-
ested agtators. rely confidentlyson the patriotism
of the people, the dignity and selrespect OF the
States, the wisdom of Congress, and above all,
on the continued gracious favor OF Almighty God,
to maintain against all enemies, whether at home
or abroad, the sanclty of the constitution and the
integrity OF the Union.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WAsmSGToS, December 81, 1855.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
DISSOLUTION.

FENHE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore exist
Il ing under the name of J. DULS s. co.
dissolved on the lth instant by mutual con-
sent. The Notes and Accounts due to said Firm,
and also the Notes and Accounts due to the old
Firm of Ill. sewers s. Co, are in the hands
of j. DULs, for collection. All persons indcbt-
ed to- them are respectfully requested to come for
ward by January Court, 1856, and make pay
ment, as longer indulgence cannot be given.
J. DULS & CO
Charlotte, Dec. 25, 1855.
N. Il. The business will hereafter be carried
on at the well-known stand opposite the
Court HI OuSe, where 1 will at all times be
ready to accommodate any person who may fa-
vor me with call. Wy Liquors, Wines,
&c, &c, are all of the best quality and l am
determined to sell them low for cash
IL. SEWERS.
Charlotte, Dec %, 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
DISSOLUTION.

NNHE FIRM hitherto existing under the title
IL of PRITCHARD & CALDWELL, Drug
gists, is dissolved by mutual consent this day,
1.-THE 18th All persons indebted to the same,
are earnestly desired TO make arrangements, al
any rate by January Court next, for settlement
and all with whom the previously existing con-
Germ is in arrears to present their claims by that
time for settlement, to H NJ. Pritchard
The Drug Business will be car
ried on heretofore, at the old stand, No. 3,
Granite Row, opposite Sadler's Hotel,
where the subscriber will be happy to any
and ALL of his old friends and generous patrons,
at any and all times.
H. ii. PRITCHARD, NJ. D.,
Druggist s. ApOthecary.
Charlotte, Dec. Is, 1855.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

No SPEAKER YET.-Tn consequence Of
the breaking of the telegraph wires, by the
storm of Monday, at Columbia, our advices
from Washington reach only to Friday last,
when the House was still in a state of
mobism. The Know-Nothing majority is
about 90. "Americans must rule America"
and here we have a specimen Of the manner
in which it IS to be DONE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

RJNIORS OF PEACE.-On our first page will be
found some rumovs of Peace in Europe. We
place but little reliance these reports, although
they obtain credrncc i'll some quarters. Should
the war be suddenly brought to a close the effect
on the commercial interests Of the country would
probably undergo i'll some respects a material
change
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

CAROLINA INTELLIGENCER.-W are sorry to
learn from the last issue of this paper, that it will
no longer be published The subscription list
VIII be transferred to the Biblical Recorder, at
Raleigh. Mr. Canslcr has ably conducted this
paper. AMI its dscontinuance will be quite loss
TO the interests of the Baptist Church i'll Western
Carolina,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
THE MESSAGE.

This valuable document was received at our
office at an hour too late to let it appear on our
outside FORM consequently our usual variety is
not to be found in to-days paper but its absence
is more than compensated for by the publication of
one of the most interesting messages ever spread
brfore thr DroDlc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

YHIHE subscribers having formed themselves
e into company, respectfully tender their
services to the people of Charlotte and the coun-
try generally in their line of business They are
prepared to furnish Monuments, Gravestones Man
tie Pieces, Furniture Marble, Table Slabs, Marble
Steps, TO any pattern cut from Marble, according
to the most approved taste and styles, and upon
Southern country. They will keep constantly
on hand the best description of Egyptian, tia Liam
and American Marble.
All orders, for any article, addressed to the sub
scrbers, will meet with prompt attention. and will
be packed and forwarded with the utmost care
and despatch.
The yard is situated on the northwest corner
of the Charlotte Depot Yard
WIN. TIDDY & SONS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
The HoKEv1LLE ExPREss.-This interesting

The HOKEVIILE EXPRESS.-IhlS interesting
journal, published in the adjoining county of
Lincoln, has been suspended for want of patron
age. The Editor promises to resume its publ
subscribers. We part with the Express with re-
grct, and hope its enrcrprising Editor may sue
coed in his efforts to place it on a permanent
fOOtiur
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

TIE WEATUER.-On Saturday morning
we had a fall of snow of about 4 inches in
depth, which continues to whiten the earth.
The merry gngle Of the sleigh bell has en-
iycncd our streets for the last two or three
DAYS, and the weather bids fair for con-
tinuation of the sport.
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South Carolinian,' that a sleet on Saturday
last destroyed the numerous beautiful shade
trees of Columbia to an extent that ten years
will not repair. Garden shrubbery in that
rcnion IS also in ruins.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

- A meeting of the Democratic Party will be
held on Tuesday the 29th instant, (the second day
of Mccklenburg Court.) for the purpose of ap-
pointing Delegates to the State Convention soon
to assemble at Raleigh on business of Importance
to die interests of the Democratic party of the State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
NOTICE..

A Ii PERSONS in arrears with me, for their
N public and State TAXES, are requested
to made immediate payment. If my friends will
only trouble themselves to look for my receipts
up to the year 1853, if they don't find them in
their possession, perhaps by calling on me they
can get them. After next April Court. those fail
ing to pay will find their names in printed list,
with the sums due-for which they mu;t not
blame me.
T. n. ALEXANDER,
Dec. IS, 1855.-t1Ap- Former Sheriff.
EyThe ''Whig" will please copy
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DECLINEs.-The Hon. John NJ. Clayton, L.
$ Senator from Delaware, declines an invitation
TO be the Know-Nothing candidate for the next
Presidency, under a nomination Of the National
Convention to assemble in Philadelphia, in Feb
ruary. He is only declining the honors of a
defeat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
DIED,

In Raleigh on Saturday morning the 22d ult,
at 4 clock, A. NJ, of consumption, Mr. ALEXAN-
DER 2. ALsOBROOK, aged about 40 years The
deceased left an aged mother, a wife, and four
small children, to mourn their loss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
UNION ACADEMY.

TENHE first session of this Institution will
IL commence ON the first day of January
1856:
Terms of Tuition, per session of months, spell
ing, Reading, and Writing, -- s 6 90
Arithmetic, Geography, History and Gram
mer, ------------------ 90
Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry, s 90
Surveying, with the use of the Compass, 10 90
Said School is situated in District No AZ,
in Union county, on the Wadesboro' road, I6
miles west of Monroe in the ncighborhOod of
r. G. Towards, Col. Dunn's, w. p. Robinson's
and others. Good Board may be had in the vi
cinity at Sc TO 81 per month.
Those wishing to become Teachers of Com
mon Schools may thoroughly prepare themselves
in this School.
F. G. MOFFETT, Teacher.
Ian 1876 -it%
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
DEATH or EX-SENATOR BERRIEN

DEATH OF EX-SENATOR BERH1EN.
Hon. John N. Berrien of Georgia, died on the
1st instant, at Savannah, after painful illness
of II days. He was for a long period Senator
in Congress, and one of the most able and prom
nent public men of the country
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
MARRIED.,

On Tuesday evening the 25th of December, by
Rev J. Z. White, Mr.. N. f. WNDLE, of Char
lotte, to Miss VIOLET, daughter of the late L.
Kendrick, of Chester, S. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08

.y We are indebted to the President of the
United States for a pamphlet copy of his Mes
sarc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-08
NEW BOOKS FOR SALE
. AT
LOWRIE AND ENNISS' STORE.

TIE Slave of the
NSN Lamp, Il Posthumous
-yAON#MA Novelty William North
AysN0N.M Ingenuc, or the first
ANE@A days Of the Blood, by
&--.-S-======@-1- 4 lie ndcr Dumas
Translated from the original manuscript.
Fashion and Fancies, by Mrs. Stephens.
The Maroon, legend Of the Carribees..
and other tales by w. Gilmore Simms.
The Castle Builders, by the author Of'Hearts-
ca &C., 'eThe Heir of Radelyff e, )" ''Sccnes and
Chances" etc.
The Old Inn or the Travellers Entertain
ment, by Josiah Barnes, Ben.
The above arc all the very latest and most
popular novels Of the day.
We constantly keep on hand a large and well
selected stock Of stationary Of every Kind, and
are constantly receiving all the new books
that are being published, and books that we
have not got, We can get ON the shortest no.
tice.
June % 1855 AT.
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CHARLOTTE
TN Z ARD

Jan. s. 1S56.-3m
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-09

posed to re-opening the slavery agitation. We
were borne down then, but our views of the
justice of that measure have not changed
What was wrong when enacted never ceases
with me TO be wrong.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-02-09

h Have yoa said your prayers, John -
. No mai2n- Il amt nv work Bill sars the
prsverS ard the ameRs We agre,l 20 do
il. l<caUSe II gv,.ueS sbvrteE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-05
VISIT OF A SLAVE TO THE NORTH

Messrs Rowland & Bros, of Norfolk,
Va, own a slave, James Wiley, whom they
permitted some months since to make trip
to the North to see the curiosities. They
not only gave him permit to take pas
sage in the New York steamer from Nor
folk, but also gave him the necessary funds
to bear his expenses. He visited Falmouth,
Fall River, New Bedford. and sundry other
abolition towns in Massachusetts,, and on
Saturday last returned home, via PhiIadel-
phia and Baltimore. The Norfolk Argus
says:
"When Jim (for this is his familiar name, J
was in New Bedford he met several fugi-
tives whom he recognized a. former slaves
in Norfolk. They supposing he had runa-
way, received him will down cast looks,
and assured him that he had come to the
wrong place. and remarking that they were
smaking out" very poorly, having to labor
very hard, and get but poorly paid in re-
turn; they expressed great dissatisfaction
at the treatment thoy received at the hands
of their abolition friends. jim told them
that he had not runawa that he was only
Oh a visit, and would return to Norfolk in a
few DAYS. At several of these towns in
Massachusetts, be was impOrtuned by the
AbolitionistS to remain, assuring him that
lie was then free man; he declined their
kind offers, and assured them that such
freedom "a black man enjoyed with them
had no charms for him-he vastly preferred
the slavery of Norfolk, accompanied with
an abundance of the necessities, aye. the
comforts of life as he enjoyed them at home,
to all the freedom that Massachusetts could
tender him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-05
VALUABLE ACCESSION TO THH
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

BY far tho most important acquisition tn
our ranks in the west, is that of the st.
Louis Republican, the most able, reliable,
and extensively circulated political paper
west of New York. 1t has for many years
been the leading paper and acknowledged
organ of the Wings in Missouri, Iowa, Hi
nois, and all Western States South. 1t
comes out for Buchanan in this wise i:
1--WE make two points in defence of our
course-the first is the utter impossibillty
of the election of Mr.. Fillmore, in the pre-
sent state of parties, or any arrangement of
parties between this and November-aud
the next is. that as between Mr.. Buchanan,
the Democratic, and Mr.. Fremont the Black
Republican and Abolition candidate, no pa
triot-no man who wishes to see this Union
cemented together, instead of being broken
into fragments, ought to hesitate in de-
Gliding in favor of Mr.. Buchanan. Put the
Black Republicans in power by the election
of Fremont-give Seward and Wilmot,
Preston King and Giddings, Wentworth
and Chase, Sumner and Beccher, Lovejoy
and Parker, and the three thousand politi-
cal preachers who have made the men of
the Free States mad by their infamous ap-
peals for q dissolution of the Union, and
a desecration of the pulpit-put these men
in charge of the government, as they would
be when they had Fremont in leading strings
and then what would be the situation of
the fifteen slave States, having interests pc
culiar to themselves, which this party arc
sworn to crush and destroy?
This is the issue, and the only issue, in
the coming election. 1t is an issue which
puts the Union in jeopardy, and which tho
Black Republicans woulL glory in seeing
take place, rather than they should not be
successful i'll their political aspirations. Iii
a contest of this kind, Mr.. Fillmore is no
more than any other man; we want success
in the defeat of the enemies of the Union,
and Mr.. Buchanan's election presents the
only means for the accomplishment Of this
object. He can beat Fremont, and it is the
duty of every good citizen to aid in the
work. e"
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Communication.
For the Western Democrat.
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MAN.
NERS


1t is quite amusing to abserve the awk-
wardness with which Johnny Bull strives to
balance accounts with Brother Jonathan.
Having rather the ocorSt in diplomacy, John
wishes to show he has some advantage in
manners"
Every one conversant with the continent
of Europe understands the phrase, Eng
lish manners" as u prOverb which betokens
anything but good manners. A mixture of
bashful conceit, stupid indifference, and for
ward insolence. The English, in fact are the
laughing stock of their neighbors, for the
want of manners!
And yet the British Journals cry out,
''When will Americans learn manners 7"
There is bad school for Gs in England,
certainly. A modest intelligent, learned
gentleman, one of the ablest arithmeticians
in the L. States, desirous of seeing Queen
Victoria, was taken to the Palace after tho
usual preliminaries, by our Minister. Mr..
Dallas, is perfectly acquainted with the
requisitlons of that Court, and no doubt
had considered every arrangement pro-
perly made. Dennis II. Mahan, l.. L. D.,
Professor of Civil and Military Engin-
eering at the Military Academy of the u.
States, at West Point, is a Virginian by
birth, distinguished for quiet gentlcpess,
good sense, and better manners, by British
standard, than the average, at homo or
abroad.
In proposing to present himself at St.
James, he no doubt made as much prepar-
alton as he would to dine with the Presi-
dent Of tho United States, or, for a much
more important occasion, sUih ns-the ar
rangements at his own wedding. A cos
tune being customary upon such presenta-
tons, he wore the uniform prescribed by
the Army Regulations of the U. States,
being blue cloth dress coat, with Engi-
neer buttons. worn by all the corps-blue
pants, white vest, black stock, and round
black hat Itappears the English Court regu-
lations require what we call a cooked hat, and
Parsons neck tie, in order to approach
some other absurdity, in the costume Of
regular ''becf cater''-a company of whom
are paraded on State occasions, in a mas
querade dress, of the time of Henry tho
Eighth.
The British papers give variety of ac-
counts. equally wanting in truth and good
humour. Some accuse the Professor of
frock coat-an article he never wears
others declare he ve1ted his indignation in
loud and boisterous tone. Those acquaint
ed with the Professor know this to be alb
surd. as he has most perfect command of
bimself-is cool, collected, and seldom
speaks above his breath. Those who havo
his acouaiutance are also assured lac went to
Court without the slightest idea that any
exception would be taken to bis dress, and
with Oh impression he was showing COM
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-05
NICARAGUA.
INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT WALKER.


General Walker was inaugurated Presl-
dent of Nicaragua on the 18th inst. Ex-
President Rivas still holds possession OF
Leon. 1t is reported that many of the ma
tives consider the new government usur-
patton and have declared against it. Among
the deserters from Walker are Col. Mender
and Gen. Ckillon. There was much sick
ness among his troops, and frequent deser-
tions occurred.
Mai. Waters command was sent to Leon.
by Gen. Walker, on account of rumor
that the Guatemalan troops were at that
place They were fired on by the Rivas
party and one of the company was wound
ed while several of the Rivas party were
killed. Major Waters waited outside some
time, but the enemy not appearing, retired.
There were no signs of an invasion, but it
was considered that certain league of the
Northern States still existed, and an inva-
sion was looked for at the close of the raj
nv season. Gen. Walker needed men and
money for the coming struggle. The whole
vote for President was 81, ,OO0-Walker re-
ceived IL, 900 and the remainder was scat
tered between Rivas, Ferry, Jerey and
Salizar.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-05
CALIFORNIA.

The last advices from California state
that at San Francisco there is no abatement
of the excitement touching the revolution.
The Vigilance Committee were still in ses-
sion. Judge Terry of the Supreme Court
had been arrested for stabbing one of the
Committee police while making an arrest.
The Committee firmly established. The
Governor still remained at Sacramento.
All the arms collected by the law and or
der men have been seized by the Committee.
Mr.. Durkee, d member of the Committee,
had been arrested, charged with piracy and
seizing arms belonging to the State, from
schooner.
The accounts from the mines are encou-
raging, and the agricultural prospects cheer
ing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-05

Hon. EDWARD STANLY.-The Hon. Ed
ward Stanly, recently from California, has
been in this city for several days past, and
has been warmly greeted by many of his
old friends. Mr.. Stanly is looking remark
ably well. Immediately on his arrival in
California, he took high stand at the bar
there; and, we learn, was so fortunate dur
ing his brief residence, as to realize from
his practice handsome competency. We
hear that he thinks of purchasing the resi-
dence of his father in New bern, the lament
ed John Stanly, and of taking up his per-
manent abode in North Carolina. We trust
this rumor may prove true.--[ Raleigh
Register.