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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09
ROBERT c. WINTHROP.
IS REASONS FOR SUPPORTING JAMES BUCHANAN.

This gentleman, leading Whig of Mas
sachusetts and formerly Speaker Of the
| House of Representatives in Congress, was
| lately invited to attend Kanas Aid Meet
ing in Fanueil Hall in Boston, to which he
replies in a calm, dignifed manner, but
takes occasion to administer just and mer-
tied rebuke to such traitors as are instigat-
ing rebellion in Kansas, thereby visiting
upon the country the evils of civil war and
dissolution of this glorious Union. His
letter is worthy of an old line Whig states
man, whose affections are centered on the
Constitution of his country, and who is will
ing to sacrifice party attachments when
our free institutions are in peril. In clos
ing his letter he states his position in the
following language:
"There is really but one absorbing ques-
tion now before the people. In the solemn
magnitude of its presence all others are
hushed. This question is at last presented
in a tangible form, shall the Union be pre-
served or shall the first step be taken to-
ward the entire disruption of the States of
the Union by a severance of the North from
the South Looking at the political signs
of the times, with this question staring US
in the face, make our choice of candi-
dates. The nominees of the Cincinnati
Convention make the preservation of tho
Union the matter of paramount interest,"
Other principles are advocated--but if any
subserviency is to be made, all the others
are to be compromised, all of them may be
subservient-but "the Union it must be
preserved"
''On the other hand, the preservation of
the Union is minor and secondary princi-
pie with those who have met in convention
under the title of Republicans. With them
the preservation of the Union is to be toll
Grated as matter of contingency. Mr..
Banks committed the first act of treason in
declaring in the halls of Congress that he
was in favor of "letting the Union slide,"
unless favorite crochet of his own or his
associates could be endorsed.
"This is the broad and grand division of
the question that now divides the country;
and in view of it we hesitate not to declare
our infinite preference for James Buchanan
to any other man who sustains the least
chance of election, and to endorse him as q
man well calculated to face the factions in
our land, and the wiles and combinations
and manifold diplomacy of the trickster
politicians of the old world"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

We learn from the Richmond Enquirer
that the Know Nothings of Virginia have
again changed their tactics, and have organ
''THe american League" They have a
full set of officers of the ''Grand League"
which is composed of delegates represent
ing each subordinate League. These sub
ordinate Leagues are being established in
all parts of the State-the only test of MEM
bership being-'Is he active, untiring, and
devoted to the cause - Country, city, and
town and ward Leagues are provided for !;
and every member is to operate in secret,
to list voters, raise funds, and to act as spy
upon his neighbors. All this is to be done
to advance the election of Fillmore and
Donelson. and thus secure the Offices to
these hungry and unscrupulous cormo-
rants.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

IT's ALL A MYsTERY.-It is a mystery
where Col. Fremont was born ; how he was
educated, whether for a Catholic priest or
Protestant clergyman whether he is now
a Catholic or Protestant whether he is the
real conqueror of California, or only q pre-
tender; whether he is the greatest adven-
turer and explorer of the Rocky Mounteins,
or whether Kit Carson is not entitled to
that honor whether he is more Know Moth
ing than Black Republican" or whether
he is either; whether he is the richest man
in the world, or whether Mariposa is worth
anything; whether he is the real candidate
for the Presidency, or whether he is not in
fact Jessie" 1t is a mystery how he was
ever thought of or nominated for the Pres
idency, and equally my stery how any SEN
sible man can think he has any chance for
an election.-[N. Y. alias.
Mysterious ideas often times seize upon the
fancies of the ignorant therefore, it need
not appear strange to our friend of The At
las that even Fremontism should have its
sickly and unnatural run like Free-love-ism,
Fourierism, and thaahousand and one fol-
lies that are set in motion by the purely
speculative mind--live for a day and die.
So will it be with this last and GREATEST
humbug.-TN. Y. Ne,oS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09
FILLMORE AT THE NORTH.

It is manifest that Mr.. Fillmore is regard
ed by great portion of the North as an
equally efficient ally with Fremont in resist
ing the constitutional rights of the South
His open denunciation of the repeal of the
| Missouri Compromise line, indicates his
anti-Southern sentiments, and, but for his
manifest weakness as a candidate, he would
receive a much larger vote from the free
soil opponents of Mr.. Buchanan.
Geo. T. Davis Of Massachusetts,. has de-
| clined the nomination ofthe Fillmore Amer
lean Convention of that State, for the office
of Attorney General-not because Mr..
Fillmore does not represent his (D.'s) anti
slavery sentiments, but because he wishes
to make his vote efectire by casting it for
| Fremont, the only formidable opponent OF
Buchanan. Here is what Mr.. Davis says
Il have great personal regard and res
pect for Mr.. Fillmore, and great confidence
! in the national and harmonizing influences,
! which, if elected, he would be likely to
bring around him. But | cannot resist the
conviction that the practical issue Of this eIec-
| ton, lies betueen the supporters Of Mr..
Buchanan and the supporters Of Mr.. Ere
mont. In this situation of things, / would
especially avoid the risk of casting an in
effective vote. | will not, by word or act.
obstruct the expression of that sentiment
which should assert itself with undivided
force against the breach of a time-halIoUed
3,ationaL Compromise, and the attempt to
force Meinstitution Of sIarery into free terri
tory at the point Of the bayonct.
'These views are likely to bring me to a
different conclusion as to a Presidential
candidate, from that contemplated by your
Convention, and this in itself seems to be a
sufficient reason for most respectfully de-
clining the honor rendered to me.''
But we have still further and stronger
evidence. The notorious Tom Corwin. who
in 1913 stumped Ohio and recommended
Mr.. Fillmore to the support of the people
of that State, on the ground that he was an
Aboltionist, thus defines his position through
the columns of the Cincinnati Columbian :
1--WE are authorised by Governor Cor
win to say that our notice OF his relation
to the present Presidential contest is not
accurate. Mr.. Corwin will vote the Fill
more ticket, if it shall be run with " fair
prospect of success in Ohio, Mr.. Fillmore
being the man he prefers. But if the Fill
more ticket is not likely to carry Ohio, then
he ocHL cote for Fremont and Dayton that
he does symPathise arih the Republican
party in many Of their principles, but to
some of the extreme dogmas announced by
them he cannot give his assent. He be-
HeUes all that IS desirable and proper mag
be accomplished by the election Of Mr.. F5tt-
more, and that he is the man just n0,0 aCdnt-
ed to do eract justice to both tie North and
the South, and restore tranquility to the coum-
try Richmond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

Poor DoNELsoN.-Ignoredb by his own
party, and literally used up by the Demo
cratic press, he is truly an object of pity
If the know nothings make charges against
the Democracy or its candidates, up rises
Donelson's ghost, and nurses them to ST.
lence. If they applaud Fillmore. up rises
DoneIson's ghost and turns the approvals
" exercised because Martin Van Buren
chooses to vote for Mr.. Buchanan--and 10
and behold Donelson's ghost rises up
and breaks Fillmore's head with Van Bu-
ren's stick.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

TERMINATED FATALLY.-Mr. Brockel-
bank, of Charleston, S. c.. who had his
arm torn from his body, few days ago, by
falling from house on an iron railing, has
died of his injuries, Notwithstanding hopes
were at first indulged that he would survive
his wounds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

A SEVERE PUNIsH1GENT.-On Thursday
night Thos. Sterling and his wife, Mary,
had quarrel at their residence, No. 140
Reade street, in which the latter is said to
have been severely assaulted. By way of
retaliation, she shortly afterwards procured
a tumber full of vitriol, and calling her
spouse to her, under pretense that she had
some beer for him, she dashed the vitriol
into his face, puttinGout his eyes and burn
ing him in shocking manner. She was
arrested and sent to Jail, to be tried for the
offence n. Y. Ne,rs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

IRON ORE IN NORTH CARoLINA.-It IS
stated that iron ore, very rare and of i'm.
mense value, has been discovered on Deep
River, in Chatham county, n. c., and that
a large amount of foreign capital is about
to be invested in its developement. The
best iron ore is also found in various other
parts of North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09
real corpse

FATAL AGCIDENT.-We are sorry to re-
cord that on Monday last, as Mr.. Elisha
South was preparing to leave the camp
meeting ground, in the upper part of this
District while gearing up his team one of
his mules kicked him in the side, which so
injured him that he died the next day. Mr..
South was an estimable citizen. and leaves
a devoted wife to mourn his sudden death.
LaurensriHe IS. c. Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

~ An old line Whig writes TO the Bos-
ton Times that he has nephew who wants
to acquire military education, and wishes
to know which would be best--sending
him to West Point or the Rev. Henry Ward
Beeeher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09
Nttus Of the Dan.
SUPREME COURT.

The following gentlemen have been ad-
mitted, by the Supreme Court at Morgan
ton, to practice law in the Superior Courts
of the State:
s. c. Bryson, Haywood; w. NJ. Barber,
Wilkes; p. d. Gold, Cleaveland III. d.
Lee, Rutherford; p. B. Lee, Mecklenburg; :;
j. NJ. Hutchinson, do; G.. w. Logan, Ruth
erford; w. w. PEBBLES, Northampton; v.
A. Wilson, Yadkin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09
HORRIBLE.

We learn that on Wednesday afternoon
last, on leaving home for a short time, a
lady residing near Lower Fifth and Mar
ket streets, left her child, about five months
old, asleep in the cradle, in charge of her
husband. The latter having occasion to
step out OF the house few moments, on re-
turning found the cradle empty, and the child
no where to be found. He searched through
the room, but not being able to find it, sup
posed his r-in-law, who resided about
a square distant, had come in and carried
it home with her. He started to go to her
residence, but had only gone about half
way, when to his horror, he discovered the
baby lying in o gutter, and large hog de-
vouring its bowels When taken up there
were some signs of life in the infant, but it
expired in a few Moments New Albany
(Ind.) Ledger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

ISCoNsIsTENCY.-I the town of Liber-
ty, in Texas, fine of $25 is imposed upon
every man who swears in the presence OF a
woman: but there is no fine for swearing
only in the presence of GOD!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

MURDER IN LYNCHBCRG.-A man nam
ed PEAsLY was murdered in the lower su-
burbs of Lynchburg, Virginia, on Wednes-
day. night. One or more of the persons
connected with Eldred's circus have been ar
rested on suspicion of committing the crime.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

LAND IN KANSAS STEREITORY.--The Pres
ident has issued his proclamation authoriz-
ing the sale of the eastern portion of the
Delaware trust lands, in Kansas Territory.
The sale is to take place on the goth of
October, at Fort Leavenworth. These
lands, says the Union, have been classified
and appraised, and will not be sold for less
than the appraised value. The towns and
cities laid out on these lands will be sold II
lots and blocks. The number of acres to
be offered for sale is about 2OS, ,8:33, and the
quality of the land is unsurpassed, perhaps,
by any other equal body of land in the Uni
ted States ami the location of the tract
lying and being around Fort Leavenworth,
is very eligible, and most desirable for
residence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-09

SLAVERY IN OREGoE.-A correspondent
of the New York Times, an abolition pa
per, says: There is large Missouri pop
ulatiOn here, and occasionally negro is
seen among them. And in one instance a
girl has changed hands twice. In the Sc
cond instance she was, it is reported, sold
for $500. There are intelligent and pru-
dent people in Oregon who honestly declare
their convictions that there will be tre-
mcnd"us struggle to legalise slavery in this
Territory yet. And unless change of Ad-
ministration should occur at Washington,
all the influence of the General Government
will go to favor the movement. The writer
has been resident Of Oregon for eight
years, and during that period he has heard
Government officials and appointees of the
President, argue earnestly for the introduce
ton Of slavery into Oregon. And if pro-
slavery sentiments prevail in Kansas, then
Oregon will be the next field for the propa-
gandists to pOunce upon. 1t will probably
besome years before Oregon will be State"
eS~
An ENRAGED LIONESS.-At about II o.
clock Wednesday forenoon, a lioness be-
longing to Van Amburgh q Co., kept with
other animals belonging TO the same mena-
gerie, in building at Newport, near Gin
cinnati, Ohio, enraged at her cub being ia
ken from her, with her claws tore the iron
bars from their fastening and breaking from
her den, attacked and killed dog that was
kept about the premises, after which she
seized panther and lacerated him so dread
fully, that he died shortly afterwards. A
young tiger cub, which the splendid Ben
gal tlgeress, now travelling with the cara.
van. had given birth to about four months
since, was the next victim to her rage, after
which she demolished several cages of rare
and valuable birds. The keeper arrived at
this iuncture, and after a furious struggle.
succeeded in claiming the ferocious brute,
to the great relief of the surrounding neigh
borhood, the people of which were afraid
she would succeed in breaking from the
building.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-10
We OFFER TO COUNTRY AND TOWN TRADE,
FALL OF 1856.

We OFFER TO COUNTRY AND TOWN TRADE,
FALL OF 1856,
~ IN GROSS Ponsh's Vienna Matches. Ono sulphur)
w auo Parrdxc's Matches.
% French Matches be blown
o. barrels Lamp and Tanners OIL.
80 gross brown windsor SOAP Lows. h.It. .
o Loawood.
800 boxes 10 and 10 y ~ Glass French
SOU Ne Nader
no baskets suc-t Oh. n
800 kegs OF white Lad
100 boxes Transparent Bar Soap.
loo doEea Hair brushes
Kross roothn rurh
15o.oO Cigar. IN boxes Of 100
10 gross Yankee soap
100000 Percussion Caps. a.
90 Backing
30 French pomsdes and IL on
$50 COLONIES,
100 Sup Car b..
1900 Ds Tonqua Beans
o. vrrmifuges.
20 barrels spts. rurpentine
boxes Chewing Tobacco.
4uo Turf
Together with Medicln@
Chemicals, by
and for sale reasonable by
noyr a
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-10
HARDWARE.
FALL fAAEoRRTWXAH sE' ~ sss.
y. r. MOORE IL CO.,

y. r.. MOORE Il Co..
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALKks IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC HARDIN WARE
NO. "a Pearl ST., opposite Il. w. fry's Richmond Va,
AVE received direst hon
II and complete Of Birmingham
aud nom The manufacturers In this
Ing In partof-
RodEers'" and we.,enhos anep and Pocket Kulv.A
Buck bone ebony aud handle rorts
Ivory handle Knives and Forks 81 peees,
RAzors ~ wade Butcher
manufacture Of every style aud quality,
Scissors aud shears OF various mzkes and styles,
Single and double barrel runs SUPERIOR
Trace. halter, log. well, nith and tongue chains.
wedding and killing Ho~s all sizes,
Axes Of Collins, snmo s. and virginia make,
Hand and panel Hammers aud H.tchess,
Mil, pit aud circular
Spades shoveis Of Rowland other make..
Anviis. Vices. AMI Smiths Bellows.
sss and hand Hammers stocks and Dies and Screw aie
Castings. Horse Shoes aud Horse Shoe Nails,
Wire Selves and Sher.
Hors- Collars, Blind BRIDES and Hanes,
hridle Rulings. worsi.d kens and Girth-,
Lacks, Hinges aud screws, Of description,
Planes, Ches. Augurs and Plies, OF all kinda,
Srgtsh. American and a. ID. Percussion Caps.
HAY and Manure Forks, ., and prong.
Tea Trays and wssrs aud all other goods usually
HArdwa are Stores.
As goods have purchased terms
and selected exclusively for the Virginia. North Carolina
nesee trade feel confident oncr
merchants visiting this city and respectfully
house In this Of the Northern cities.
u. S.-Orders promptly carefully led
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-10
PAIL ABE, 1850.
A ID / L &c G II A Y.

WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.
NO. isI WEST MAIN STREET, RICHMOND VA
AVE In receiving usual Of
- DRUGS, CHEMICALS. DYE sTUFPs, PAINTS Oils WIN.
DOW GLASS. &c, &C, consisting In part Of
superior lndigoe-, prime Ornbro Maddrr, blue vtriol
Alum. CopperAs Log~ God. Lac Cochinesl
Cream Tartar, rararic Acid, saltpetrr, Carb Soda
sat sada Qulnne. French aud American. Nor.
kon Brinsonr. CASTLE Soap, white and notified
Emery, best English,
spts. rurpentne, Alcohol, varnshes, OF ali grades
Lnseed. Lard, Solar and sperm
Zinc Paint, French American
White Lead. dry and In oil. Red Lead
liharge, Nerdigris. Chrome oil
Mace. Nutmegs Gloves, Cassia, Ailspee
Pepper, Ginger, ground and whole
Together with all
and choice selection Of hair TOOTH nail aud other
Rubber horn Dressing Combs Coosnes French
and English Per umery all which they the most IA.
vorable terms for the usual credit
seq
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-10
STEAMBOATS,. &c

II. S. MHIL srEAMsE,s nSSA- So
.?..s scs. . t cry s! WY soss Il. scs ~
P....ar,r. desiring tab. this cheap and s.si. r.s. %
New York here BY the rsssssrs 81 oleeh
Tssss ssa sss. secure, at our once south ia. Of II. Basin
Only so through Ne- YORK. meals and
oss-as LupL.M wArsos
NoTICE.-rse steamer AUGUSTA yin b. "A -e-n
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packet :eSoSa,1 SEsro c.p:s
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ps.iSI. S..ns.
fese., Apply to losel DAVID WIN. ccRRis:
IN J. .asa sss - f S the aS s,,; s st.. -s
s tic next -''An aS 4' ~ 20 -
co.; T. G; r. s. vessel s I'm p !. a
sss. f''"'' wishing to engage g. c S :gs CO.
rAss S%T * sSs AaaAS9 ssD s6s;cin
sis:s
,Ss .ss sSs SS Al Resas SATURDAY
morning next iSh "a Instant S Sos p.ss,sy and every
Returning Curtis every Monday
All .%S: IL: RIVER
Passage M meals usual. r. D. HAskINS.
landed
when they Ia the boat.
r. o.
UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR PHILADELPHIA VIA CITY POINT AND NORFOLK
STEAMER CITY OF RICHMOND, Capt MucH-
- ILL., Steamer PENNSYLVANIA, Captain Dawn ><-zk
TkAI Steamer VIRGINIA, Capt h. Rooss l.m ~
OF superior Steamers will leave Rich
City POINT freight p..:snSsf Return
ing Phadslpha Wednesday and Saturday morning
at 10 O'Clock
These In nne order increased accommodation
for the Of having added
for f and by regularity dispatch and protect
ing goods committed charge receive Increase OF patron
age
~ No uanshipment by this line
FARE REDUCED.
Passage through found 90
do PHILADELPHIA, and found LIST cabin 90
City Point and Norfolk by the river boats
this line In Philadelphia three
days, then proceed New York by the ticket
matt II. X TUTTLE Agent Rocketts
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-10
ErMNITgKE wARERO0ns

A, HFLNIN
we'd his Furniture Warerooms
building, "CORNTIiIAS HALL" (the old stand -
Of Messr JOKES Potts) Main the
He takes pleasure saying his generally lie
established himself IN large factory, which him decided fact
Titles A2d with which he Is again prepared get the hes,
styles Of Furniture
manufacturing article
choice and well styles qualities
he knows ADAPTED the varied
pie.
Thanking community for the liberal patronage
fore bestowed be respectfully socts pledge
himself that nothing shall be wanting enorton his part full
/ e
JOHN BELVIN, also his
DERTARlNG misunderstanding all supplied
tAc Burial Cases Mohogany and Popsr Cohns
Harse and all the requisites
ritisn Hall" will meet with prompt attention. mA29iy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-10
niNFOEsD a POINTER.


Corner Governor and Frdnkiia Sress,
AVE in hne superb Furniture (Rich-
mond makeD to which they ask the
their furniture quality
featured this being practical ter-vr
giving direct and personal supervision
manufacturing operations They only call
Gle At reasonable price.
~ They especial attention to Undertaking,
themselves
Atdc Mahogany Poplar shoud arse
hacks,
One two varnishers and pohrrs wanted, per
maneht employment will be given immediate application
made
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-10

NOTICE-To ALL WHOM IT NAY CONCERN .-wherss.
- the Richmond and Danve Railroad Company hsve
rure 20 lose their freight house In Richmond veil por-
uot 81 theI rolling rct hey constrained Tor The present
deliver s down freight siding their depot
o IN th city The trains shall arrive ssid freight
Immediately removed by those n whom be consigned
long e. e Company v not BE- responsible for e safe keeping q
therefore take that Al down freight before
O. CAMPBELL,
Jsa1-a experimentation Of rrsbsportsaoB.