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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

The Charlotte Democrat has lately chang
ed hands, and has been greatly improved
in appearance. 1t is now under the man
agement of Mr.. John j. Palmer, and is
among the neatest and ablest Democratic
papers in the State. 1t is thoroughly Anti
American in politics. We can commend it
for its clean, neat, comely face; but then
the political doctrines it promulgates, are
mOnstrous bad !; perfectly inexcusable, in
this day of light and knowledge. Just
think of it An Anti-American newspaper
now published on the very spot where the
Americans first proclaimed National indie
pendence from British tyranny If Wash
ington could revisit the scenes of his earth
" pilgrimages would he not shed bitter tears
of fermentation at the degeneracy of his sons!
Not century has passed since the Father
of his Country" made almost super-human
, cxertions to permanently establish civil and
religious liberty in this favored land, free
from foreign control and Roman Catholic
dictation and here in our midst a strong and
powerful party has sprung up which says,
foreigk X oman Catholic shall be preferred
to a native born Protestant IL Greensboro
Patriot.
We are indebted to the Editor of the Patriot
for the complimentary terms in which he speaks
of our paper; but we must enter protest against
his classification of us as an "anti-Amercan.'
Our first breath was drawn on American soil, and
all that pertains to us is purely American. OPP
position to the prescription of a man, because he
entertains certain religious belief, is american"
to our conception, and is opposition to pro-
scriptOn, account of the place of mans birth,
"A circumstance over which he can have no con-
troll. The Declaration of Independence alluded
to by the Patriot as having had its origin in
locality declares that call men created free
and equal" and the government under it was es-
tablishcd to secure civil and religious liberty"
but since the death of the Wing party-a party
that worshippcd foreigners with their erich Irish
broguc and sweet German accent, another par
" las sprung up, with entire new set of prin-
ciples termed "American," but in direct conflict
with the Declaration of Independence, the Bill
of Rights, the Constitution of the L. s., and all
the principles of a free and enlightened govern
mcnt Under this new American party "civil
and religious liberty" is to be enjoyed only by
those who happen to be born within the limits OF
the L. States, and who entertain aknowNothing
religious belief. We are not an American OF that
Order The idea that foreigners and Cathohcs
are controlling and running this country Is alb
surd. Where is the evidence of it High du-
ties once '.made low prces''-and now every
man is an "anti-Amcrican,' if he is not a Know
Nothing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

MEETING OF THE SOLDIERS OF 1812.-
At the adjourned Meeting of the soldiers Of
the war of 1872, held on the 9Th instant, an
address was delivered by G. w. P. Gusts.
Resolutions were passed that they consider
Government was under the most solemn OBJ
legations to carry out the promise of the
Continental Congress, regarding the provi-
sions of the officers and soldiers of the Rev
olution, petitioning Congress to supply the
omissions of former sessions for the declin-
ing years of the soldiers and sailors of the
war of 1912, as done in the case of the Rev
dictionary patriots.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

UNHE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore exist
IL ing under the name of j. DULS & CO.
was 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 HI. sewers g. Co., are in the hands
of J. DULs, for collection. All persons indebt-
ed to them respectfully requested to come for
ward by January Court, 1856, and make pay
ment, as longer indulgence cannot be given.
j. DULS g. co.
Charlotte Dec. IS, 1855.
". B. The business will hereafter be carried
on at the well-known stand opposite the
Court HI Ouse, where 1 will at all times b"
ready to accommodate any person who may fla
vor me with a call WY Liquors, Wines.
&c, &c, are all of the best quality, and am
determined to sell them low for cash.
Ii. SEWERS.
Charlotte, Dec IS, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

| sv The richest man in Congress is the Hon.
VIM. Aiken of South Carolina. His property is
estimated at two millions of dollars, including
Orer thousand negroes! Mr.. Aiken is an
elderly gentleman, active, accomplished and full
| of kindness of heart. He is fair representative
of Zine old Southern gentleman and he is
highly esteemed for his consistent views and ripe
experience.
DIED LYING.-Miller, the murderer, of
DIR. Hadel and young Graf, was hung here
yesterday, in the presence of large con-
course of spectators. He protested his in
nocence to the last, and swung of-dying
with severe struggles. His guilt, however,
is beyond all controversy, and the deceased
has thus passed into the presence of his
Maker with terrible falsehood on his soul.
+ Cumberland CiuiIian, Jan. 9Th.
A FUsIoN.-The Legislature of Maine
has been organized by fusion of the De-
mocrats and Old Line Wings.
A correspondent of the n. Y. Tribune
says that recently, during the balloting for
the Speakership, an old Democrat from
Tennessee remarked that, ''during the pre-
vious twenty-four hours, he had fancied
that he could see the form of the immortal
Jackson lowering over the Assembly, and
with all the energy and determination that
formerly characterized him, exclaiming, by
the Eternal, no more Banks 20
HARD FOR THE DOG.-The Pittsfeld Ea-
gle says great regard for the comfort of
his fellow passengers, but not much for his
dog, was manifested by a Frenchman who
took the cars at Pittsfeld, last week, for
New York. The animal was a valuable one
and he did not like to leave him, nor did he
like to take him into the cars, to the discom-
fort of the passengers so procuring stout
cord, he attached one end to the dogs col
lar, and the other to the rear car. The train
went into Bridgeport, with brass collar
and dogs ear attached Considerable
dog was strewn all along the track.
49,
WAKEMANITEs IN kUssIA.-There is a
rians. Their leader and founder was Te-
remit, who pretended that he was sent from
God. and was the prophet Elias. He an
nounced in 1888, that the Lord would APP
pear in two years and half, and fixed the
day when he himself, like Elijah, should be
carried up to heaven in a chariot of fire.
The moment arrived, and thousands of his
followers came from all parts of Russia to
to witness the miracle. Tenenti appeared,
majestically seated upon chariot; ordered
the multitude to PROSTATE themselves, and
then, opening his arms like an eagle spread
ing his wings, he leapt into the air. The
poor prophet fell heavily, and bruised an
old woman who was near his car. The
Malakani, irritated at having been duped,
seized Terenti and delivered him to the po-
lice, who cast him into prison, where he
persisted in declaring himself the prophet
of God. He died soon after, but many still
believe in his divine mission.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
THE STATES :
NO SPEAKER YET.

The ballotings IL the House continue
daily with the same result. When Congress
will be able to organize, is now az much a
problem as it was on the first day of the
session. The Federal Government is at
an cnd-but this Is not matter so much
to be deplorcd, as would be the success of
Ranks and the miscellaneous schemes of his
f;tnatical party of Abolitionists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
SUICIDE.

We learn that Mr.. John Smoot, a young
man residing III Do~io County, committed
suicide on Tuesday evening last, by shoot
ing himself in the head with pistol. He
was residing with an uncle when the TRACE
dy occurred. He returned from neighbours
house that day, and after eating his din
ner, without exhibiting any unusual symp
toms, he asked for a piece of writing pa
per, retired to his room up stairs and COM
menced writing. A young man, who was
a cousin, requested to see the contents of
the paper, which Smoot laughingly declined,
and the young man left the room. A few
minutes afterwards Smoot went down stairs
and after a short interval the report of a
pistol was heard. On repairing to his room
they found the young man corpse, lying
upon his bed, dressed in his grave clothes,
with one arm folded across his breast and
the other at his side holding a six barrel
revolver, and his head awfully mutiated.
One barrel only of the pistolwas discharg-
ed, the contents of which entered his fore
head and tore the upper part of it entirely
Off Salisbury Wdtchman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
FALL OF A HOUSE.

On Sunday morning last, wooden building,
about 800 feet in length, not long since erected
on Trade Strcrt,oppoSit" the Presbyterian Church,
chiefly for the storage of cotton, crushed to
ruins by the weight of the snow which had &C
cumulat"d on the roof. Itwas the property of W.
W. Films, Esq, who suStains considerable loss
by its fall. Fortunately no person was in the
building at the time it fell Three carriages, we
understand, were crushed by the falling timbcrs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

POLITICS FOR THE PULPIT.-The New
Haven Register is responsible for the fol-
lowing:
A few Sundays since, certain highly
popular and talented clergyman of the
Methodist Bhurch, read to his congregation
the I'd chapter of PauPs Epistle to the
Ephesians, the 10Th verse of which is as fol-
lows:
Now, therefore. We are no more stran-
gers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with
the saints, and of the household of Cod
After reading this verse, he deliberately
raised his eyes to the congregation, and re-
marked: MY dear hearers-!St. Paul scas
not a Knoa0- Nothimgr' and without another
word of comment, went on with his reading.
The reverend gentleman, though opposed to
making political remarks in the pulpit,
could not let slip so favorable an opportuni-
ty of defining st. Paul's position on Hin
dOOism.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

"HE subscribers having formed themselves
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
the most accommodating terms ever offered in the
Southern country. They will keep constantly
on hand the best description of Egyptian, Ita liam
and American Marble.
All orders, for any article, addressed to the sub
scribers 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.
Ton 9 1SSe-1v
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
Columbia, Jan. 10Th .

CoTToN.-The sales of the week comprise
about 800 bales, and we now quote lnfe-
rior 81; ordinary SO a 81; middling
6s 81; fair 81 a 81; and choice 3-l6 q
94c.
BACoN.-The demand for bacon is fat
and prices are looking down. We now
quote for hog round, by the quantity, l23 a
1874 sides 10; and hams 13a 144c, accOr-
ding to the quality of the article.
CoRN.-In consequence ofthe great seve-
rity of the weather the supply of this arti-
Gle has been unusually light, consequently
prices have advanced 10 15c per bushel.
We now quote IS 9Oc per bushel.
PEAs.-The article of peas is also very
scarce, and prices are advancing. We now
quote SIS 9Oc per bushel.
FLoUR.-We have no quotable change to
notice in the price of -four, and we there
fore continue to quote $84 $84 for common
to good brands; fine family flour 80 Oh
ner bbl,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

ADVANTAGE OF RAIL ROADS.-The IVES
tern Eagle, published at Rutherfordton,
On. c. in well written article advocating
the construction of a railroad to that point,
says that the present wheat crop of that
county amounts to 100000 bushels, which
is selling there at $1,000, while at Charlotte
it would bring $l,65; showing loss on
wheat alone, of S65, 900, for want of market
facilities
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

GAMBLERS BROKEN UP.-A faro bank
was broken up in Fayetteville, On. c. on
Friday night last, and the apparatus seized
and burnt in the streets on Saturday morn
ing The gamblers were non-residents.
who had been there only few days. One
of them escaped from window of their
room, and the other deposited SIO5O as bail.
We learn that officers Wooten and Near
thur displayed much frmne<s in the affair
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

TEHHE friends of this establishment, fsSTgE..A
IL and the public at large, are respect lEElzn
fully informed that this HOTEL will be continued
and kept open for the reception of all who may
feel disposed to patronize it.
The services Of Mr.. JAMES L. BEARD, long
favorably known in connection with the Hotel
have been secured.
4 continuation of the patronage heretofore
given, is respectfully solicited.
No pains will be spared to give satisfaction.
The Culinary department will be supplied with
the selection of the market
Gentlemen with their families visiting pass
ing through Columbia can be furnished with un
surpassed accommodations the location being
central, retired and convenient TO pleasure anC
business.
Mr.. JOHN A. SHELL, will continue hi'
location at the Stables in rear of the Hotel hi:
Omnibus and Carriage line will be in readiness
at the different Depots and at the Hotel at al
necessary hours, to convey passengers to ano
from the establishment.
Guests desiring Carriages can have them at an.
hour W. BOLLIhGER,
January Is. 1756-Sw Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

The Executive Committe of the North
Carolina State Agricultural Society met in
Raleigh on the 9th inst, pursuant to notice
present, Hon. Thos. Rufin, Chairman,
and John S. Dancy, r. A. Hamilton, w.
H. Jones, w. r. Poole, and Charles l..
and Paul C. Cameron, Esquires-the latteg
of whom, is on visit to the South. Mr..
Smith would no doubt have been in attend
ance, but from causes over which he had no
control.
The principal business of the Committee
was to prepare a list of premiums, and
this duty has been performed, and the list
will be published at an early day. The list,
we are informed, has been considerably in
creased, and larger snms than heretofore
have been offered in some cases to competi-
tors for premiums.
1t is expected, also, that the tastes and
views of the young gentlemen and ladies
who may attend, will be consulted and met
by cOtittion parties every evening during the
Fair, to be given at the Hotels in the City :;
these parties to be, of course, under the SUI
perintcndence and management of the Mar
shals of the State Society.
We anticipate larger, more useful, and
more imposing Fair next October than has
ever been held in this State. Let all the
friends of agricultural, horticultural, pomo-
logical, and mechanical improvement, and
all who desire advancement and perfection
among our people in varied handiwork and
the fine arts, bestir themselves at once, and
second and sustain the Committee and the
officers of the Society generally, in their eff
forts to make the next Fair what it should
bean honor, and the means of great use
fulncss to North Carolina Raleigh Ssun-
ddrd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
THE CHARLOTTE HOTEL.

This establishment. under the control of
). b. herr' Esq, the Proprietor, is one of
the best hotels of the country. We speak
from practical knowledge. Travellers and
others who can enjoy, when hungry. a ia
BILE loaded with every thing an appetite
could reasonably desire-when weary and
sleepy, comfortable room and bed for re-
Pose-big fires in cold weather-an intelli-
gent, cheerful and good-natured landlord,
attentive servants-and all that makes n
house emphatically "a home," would find
themselves accommodated at the Char
lotte Hotel" A notice of Mr.. KS House
appears IN our advertising columns, to
which we will not, according to custom,
invite attention, but we invite attention to
the hotel itself, as the best recommends
ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

One HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILES AN
HOUR.-At the recent Exhibition in Paris,
a locomotive weighing sixty tons was pro-
duced, with ten feet driving wheels, the con-
struction of French house, and said to be
capable of attaining a speed of hundred
and fifty miles an hour.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
ACQUITTED.

TT. Eccles, late Mail Agent on the Columbia
and Charlotte Railroad, has been acquitted in
the Federal Court at Charleston of the first charge
of rohbing the mail. He is 10 be tried on five
other counts in the Indictment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

EXTENSIVE SALE AT AUCTION.-Messrs.
Capcrs and Hayward (says the Charleston
Mcrcury,) sold at auction on the 6th inst,
the Swamp Plantation on Savannah River,
with one hundred and forty negroes, belong
ing to the estate of the late Judge Huger,
for SlSS,OOO. Also the plantation on Wa
tcrec River, known as the Goodwill Planta-
ton, also belonging to the estate of Judge
Huger, with seventy negroes, Tor 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
MARRIED.

In Iredell county, on the 9th ult., by the Rev
Mr.. Pressly, Mr.. SAMUEL NJ. JOHNSTON of Ca
barrus county, to Mrs. MARY COLEMAN, of the
former county.
In Cabarus county, on the 9th ult, by Yves
ley 7. Miller, Esq, Mr.. CARELL FINK to Mis-.
SUSAN CULP, daughter of Mr., John Culp.
On the I'd instant, by Charles Overman, Esq
Mr.. j. l.. STEPHENS to Miss JANE SMITH, all O
Mecklenburr county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

Shocking A.fair.-A son of Col. A. w,
Hammond, of this city, came to his death in
a most shocking manner, on Tuesday morn
ing last. We understand the circumstances
to be about these: 1t seems that he had by
some means gotten on the track of the Ma
con & Western Railroad, near mile from
the Depot, when the engine attached to the
passenger train which left the Depot at a
quarter past five, picked him up on the COW
catcher and it was not discovered until the
train reached East Point, some six miles
from this city. His body was dreadfully
mangled, and fragments of his person were
scattered along the road for several miles.
i atlanta Republican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

BANK SToCKS.-A few shares of Fay
etteville Bank Stock were sold in Fayette-
Vile on Tuesday last, at SCI, dividend off,
six months credit, and afterwards re-sold
at 500 cash. Also, some shares of Cape
Fear Stock at SI26, six months credit, re-
sold at $3.50 cash.-O6serrer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
Democratic majority.
FOR COMMISSIONERS.

Thomas III. Brem, James NJ. Hutchinson, Viii
liam Harry. X MacE,,. JamiSon, VIM. Il. Myers
and VIM f. Phit,.r, ID 'mocratic nominccs) were
.I,.ctnd commissioners by the same majority over
N.>SrS Samuel +. Wriston, Hamilton Martin,
VIM l. Lucas, Samuel F. Alexander, Harry
l,.S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
CHARLOTTE MUNICIPAL ELEC-
TION

Th. election for Intendant and Commissioners
of the. town OF Charlotte took place yesterday, and
resulted in thu success of the Democratic ticket.
W.. had hopcd that our KnowNothing friends
would present ticket in opposition to that of the
Democrats, but this they had not the courage to
do. although last year they boasted through their
Organs" of great american" triumph III
Charlotte, when they defeated some of the Demo-
Gratis 10y silent march to the polls. This year
the Democrats were wide awake and determined
To- meet the issue presented by their opponents :;
bu, they declined the contest under such circum-
stances, and generally took shelter behind a
Temperance Ticket which they were instru-
mental in bringing forward i'll the hope of defeat
ing the Democratic Ticket. But this move, well
calculated as it was to defeat the Democratic
ticket, proved unsuccessful. The opposition or
Temperance Ticket composed in part OF
several of our most respectable Democrats, and
received many votes, it Is believed, on account OF
its no-pauv appearance and Temperance charac-
ter With two parties to contend against, the
,l,.l,at of the Democratic ticket would not have
b. en- a matter of surprise. As it Is, are pleased
with lis success, while regret that the Tenn
p.ramcc question was one of the elements of the
contest. Indeed, original question, we
should br opposed to tn, introduction of party into
our town election, but since the Know NOthings
commenced it, we are decidedly in favor of action.
We cannot consent to the defeat of oar party by
that party, OF its defeat upon any outside issues
that may b, brought to bear against it. We an
NIX the vote:
FOR INTENDANT:
Nm + Davidson Democratic nominee Ito
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
NOTICE.

A Ii PERSONS in arrears with me- for their
N public and State TAKES, arc 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 must not
blame me.
r. 4. ALEXANDER,
Dec. IS, l965-t1Ap. Former Sheriff
R"The "Whig" will please copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Winter Term commenced on Mon
day the 9TH inst, at Raleigh. Chief Justice
Nash and Judge Battle only were present
Judge Person being detained at home,
we regret to learn, by the death of his wife,
which occurred at his residence i'll 1adkin
county on Wednesday the Goth ult., of para
lysis.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
REMOVAL.

II TAKE pleasure in informing my friends and
i the public generally, that 1 am removing
from my present Store adjoining the Court-HOusa,
To No. A, Granite Row,
OPPOSITE SADLER'S HOTEL,
Into the Store formerly occupied by MesSrs-
Drucker s. Sommers, between Pritchard & Cald-
wells Drug Store and Messrs. Trotter's Jewelry
establishment, where l will be happy to wait en
all those who may favor me with call.
F. w. AHRENS.
Dec Al 85-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15
NOTICE.

NNHE Board or Superintendent of Common
- Schools, for Mecklenburg county, will hold
a meeting in the County Clicks Office, in Char
lotte, onSMonday of January Court, being the
25th day Of the month, at 1O1 o'clock, A. NJ
JOHN A. YOUNG, Chairman.
January Is, 1S56.-td
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

ANOTHER SPEAKER DIFFICULTY.-The
Legislature of New York met on the LIST
instant. The House made several ineffec-
tual attempts to elect Speaker. Strenu-
Gus cxcrtions were made for fusion Of the
Softs and Hards, but without effect With
the example of Congress before them, the
Legislature of New York need be in no
haste for an organization.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-01-15

THE DEMOCRATIC CONvENTION.--The
National Democratic committee met in
Washington, on the 9Th instant, at the Ma
tional Hotel. The members only carried on
a brief discussion as to the day for holding
the National Convention. The Committee
appointed the first Monday in June for
holding the National Convention at Gin Gin
natl. No other business was effected. An
invitation was accepted to attend the meet
ings of the jackson Democratic Association
that evening, to celebrate the anniversary of
the battle of New Orleans. They then adj
iOurnrd.