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NEW NOVEL, by the author of $ Mary
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Kings and Queens or Life in the Palace; by
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THE UNDERslGNED would respect
Il fully inform his friends and citizens gene
rally that he has resumed the Grocery business
and y now located al the corner OF Pennsylvania
avenue and Thirteenth street, where will be
| found choice selection Of Groceries Teas
Wines, Liquors, Cigars. &c.
Special attention Is invited 10 his assortment OF
Teas, Liquors, and Cigars.
The above goods are all Of the best quality, and
for sale very low for cash.
X. ID. TWEEDY
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and I3tb street.
south SIDE. Nov 3-dl w&eolw
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distance from the Patent Office and other Depart.
ments. Nov l0-tf
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bre Apply al this Office.
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IL Works of Rev. DR.. Claiming in six volumes
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Price 81 70, with Portrait engraved on steel
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
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large supply OF the above just received at
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"ATC ii T. 5, JEWELRY, SILVER
w and Plated Ware al Reduced Prices.-In
anticipation of the approaching dull season, we
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Persons would do well to examire our assort-
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Sept, 1854
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HID GLOVES.-A fresh supply of Gents
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Unfted Statss Leader Of Fashions
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DLAliNG CARDs--W. e. ZANTZINGER
III has Just received a very large assortment OF
he best American, English, and French Playing
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| CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE yEsTISGS,
CASSIMERES,

and other articles connected with the Tailoring
Busin,s s., on importation. and from respectable
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money al any price loss, owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
times, "a. D. lS54)
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The MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
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PAPER MorsTENER.-A newly invented and very
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stamps and envelopes, and for wettEg sheets in
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FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-while most thankful
TO the public Tor the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for al all times sell
ing the most fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
AN IMPORTANT RAILROAD.

We learn from the Atlanta (Georgia) Re-
publican, that charter has been obtained
for constructing an airline Rail- Road from
that place to connect with the Charlotte and
S. c. Railroad The Republican says:
1.-The Charter is good one, and contains
all the power necessary for the construction
of a road under the auspices of the State;
and on a route unrivalled for connecting to-
gether the most wealthy and populous sec
tons of our country, and which when COM
pleted will form line of communication in
which millions upon millions of people will
feel and have deep interest and will en-
brace the direct and paramount interests of
at least one-half million of people to the
extent, at least, of fifty millions of dollars.
The amount of means to be found in the
hands of those directly interested in this
road, are more than equal to one-half the
necessary means OF its construction. "The
entire line of contemplated road from At
lanta to Chester, S. c., will cost about two
million, or perhaps two million and a half
of dollars. To say that a road in this age
of railroads, III which so extensive portions
of our country have so extensive interests,
and costing so small sum compared with
the yearly income of the parties which need
it, cannot or will not soon be built, is a
reproach upon ourselves. Should Heaven
bless the country the present year, with a
plentiful crop, this road can be built and
the burden not be felt. Should we fail to
be blessed with such, the first good crop
year will render the completion of the en-
terprise easy and certain
This road will be of incalculable advan-
tage to our railroads. 1t will cause this
route to be the great thorough-fare between
the South and the North, saving distance
of about $50 miles, compared with the pres
ent railroad lines, between Charlotte and
Atlanta. The Capital stock of the COM
pany is to be a million of dollars, which
may be increased to an amount not ex-
ceeding the cost of the construction of said
Road and its outfits, to be divided in shares
of one hundred dollars each. Georgia has
been successful in all her numerous rail-
road schemes, and this, we cannot doubt,
she will carry through with her usual spirit.
The road will be a most valuable one to the
stockholders and to the public.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
BRITISH TROOPS FOR CANADA.

In the British Parliament, on the 25th
paper reports, that 10000 British troops
were to be sent to Canada. He asked for
explanation As to what was intended. When
the troops were withdrawn from Canada for
the Crimea, it was urged that the Colony
could spare them. He could not imagine
any thing more mischievous, or more calcu-
lated to prevent the relations of this country
with the United States becoming of more
friendly character, than any thing which
could be construed into threat.
Lord Palmerston, in reply, said the news
papers, as usual, had grossly exaggerated
the facts. The force intended to be sent
was something approaching 1000, and not
destined for Canada alone, but for all the
British North American provinces. He was
not aware, even if 10000 men were going,
that any man in his senses, aware of the
magnitude, the population, the resources,
the public spirit, and the warlike spirit of
the United States, will seriously dream that
with force of 10000 men any portion of
their territories is to be invaded. In regard
to the report that Great Britain was about
to land 10000 men in Costa Rico, Lord
PalmerstOn said, if Mr.. Laing had seen that
report in any quarter whatever, he may re-
ly upon it that it is entirely without founda-
ton. This seems to be explicit enough, and
sufficiently satisfactory that the English
Government, i'll its recent orders, did not in
tend to make a hostile demonstration to-
wards the U. States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
OUR CANDIDATES.

1t will be seen by a report of the pro-
ceedings in another column, that the Demo-
Gratis of Mecklenburg, in meeting at the
Court House, ON Tuesday last, selected
WIN. r. MYERS, WIN. F. DAVIDSON, and
w. NJ. MATHEWS, Esqrs., as candidates to
represent this county in the next Legisla-
ture-Mr. NJ. for the Senate, and Messrs.
ID. and w. NJ. for the House of Commons.
These are popular nominations, as was evil
denced by the unanimity with which they
were made by the large number who attend
ed the meeting from all parts of the county.
They are gentlemen of intelligence, of high
standing, familiar with the wants and inte-
rests of their county, and all well known to
the voters of the county. Mr.. Myers was
a member of the last House of Commons,
Mr. Davidson is the Mayor of our town,
and Mr.. Mathews a resident of Provi-
dence, enjoying an enviable popularity in
his section and wherever known. They
form strong county ticket, which every
good Democrat of Mecklenburg will cor
daily and enthusiastically support, and
which will command the respect, if not the
votes, of all their political opponents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

Persons who contemplate visit this sea-
son to some valuable and agreeable voter
ing place, are invited to make a trial of the
White Sulphur Springs, in Catawba county,
under the control of DIR. E. O. ELLIOTT, an
intelligent and accommodating gentleman,
who fully understands how to render salts
faction, comfort, and the highest degree of
pleasure to visitors, The water is pure and
strong white sulphur, possessing the best
medicinal qualities; and the mountain re-
gion in which the Springs are situated, pic
turesque, with a pleasant, bracing and heal
thy atmosphere. Those who visited these
springs last season, speak in high terms of
the advantages and pleasures of sojourn
there. See DR.. Els, the proprietor's, ad-
vertisement, in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

u In Washington City, on the 18th
inst, young man named Jarboe, shot and
killed another named Nally for the seduc-
ton and refusal to marry his (Jarboe's) sis
ter. Both were employed at the Navy
yard. Jarboe surrendered himself to the
magistrate, and is now imprisoned awaiting
an examination.
Jarboe, accompanied by his sister, went
to see Nally; met him on the street; in
formed him of the nature of his conduct
towards his sister, and appealed to him to
fulfil his promise to her and save her from
disgrace. Nally refused positively to COM
ply with his alleged obligations by marry
ing the unfortunate girl; whereupon Jarboe
shot him through the body, near the heart,
killing him almost instantly. Jarboe and
his sister calmly left the scene. He ac-
knowledged the deed, and told the excited
crowd which Immediately gathered to be
calm; and that he was going to surrender
himself Immediately. He appeared before
Justice Briggs voluntarily, who committed
him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

ment de facto and de jure; and as to Walker,
he noaC, at least, is no fItibuster. limited
to the support of the Democratic party of
Nicaragua, he led his band there, put his
friends in power; and now, though he doubt
less is the directing spirit of the country,
yet he holds but military commission
under the native Government of Rivas.-
And at the present moment what is he doing
but fighting the enemies ofthe Nicaraguans,
with force of which hree-fourths, at least,
are natives of the country, which he has
redeemed from the misrule of tyranny, and
which, had he been unmolested, he would
have given, for its excellent portion peace,
and the fruits of peace. We are pleased,
then, to see that our Government has given
to Walker that moral support which is
derived from the recognition Of the new
Minister.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
TEE CONVENTION MoN1a.

June may with propriety be termed the
Convention month. On the I'd, the Demo-
cratic Convention leads off at Cincinnati
on the 18th protestant or seeding national
KnowNothing Convention of Philadelphia
platform regulators, at New York-to be
followed by a national Convention of Black
Repubicans-and probably towards the end
of the month, an old-line Wing Convention,
to survey the battle field and determine
what road to travel. Thus it will be seen
that soon we shall have an interesting time
on the political race course. The Demo-
cratic candidates will have the entire field
to run against, for Know-Not Eingism of
| every stripe, from black to white, is run
ming ''cheek b'jowl" against the Democratic
party. But, we have no fears of the result.
The Democratic candidates can beat the
held-ean beat three or four candi Gates, as
easily as one. Indeed, if the whole num-
Der should have the temerity to run, there
is strong probability that the Democratic
candidates will carry every State in the
Union, except perhaps Massachusetts, and
Vermont, which we hope may in no contin-
gency be found ON the side of the Demo-
cratic candidates.
Who will be the lucky recipient of the
Presidential nomination at Cincinnati, is a
question which can only be solved by the
Convention itself. While every man has
a preference, yet when nomination is
made, rejecting the sentiments of national
Democracy, all personal predictions will
be laid aside, and the cause be the polar star
| of action. ''Principles, not men" will now
as ever be the motto of the Democracy
There may be some little feeling exhibited
among the friends of the several candidates
for the honor of the nomination. This will
be natural, and may be anticipated. But,
as was the result when Polk and Pierce
took the place of other favOrites, the nomi
nee, if he occupy true national Democratic
principles, (and none other, we are satisfied,
will be nominated,) will receive the support
of all genuine Democrats. Under the two
thirds rule, none but sound, national man
can be presented.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
A NEGRO THIEF KILLED.

The last Lexington (MississippD Adver-
tiser says: A man by the name of G NY was
caught in the act of decoying off negro
man belonging to Mr.. S. II. Little, of
Holmes county, and brought to Lexington
last Monday morning, to be lodged in jail,
bat he escaped from their custody and fed
MIR. Little, in company with our prompt and
energetic Sheriff, and several other gentle
men, gave Immediate pursuit, and came up
with him near Emory, some time in the
evening. A gentleman by the name of Nall,
started down hollow to head Guy. They
met; Guy fired first, cutting hole in Nails
coat-Nall fired Immediately and brought
him to the ground nearly lifeless Guy was
taken to Emory, and on Tuesday breathed
his last. We learn that Guy was of res
pectable parentage, and in 1852 moved to
Tchula, to practice medicine, but remained
there only few months, when he went back
to Tennessee, his native State, where he
killed man and fled to Texas. Last win
ter the father and brother of the man he
killed emigrated to Texas and settled in
two miles of him. He then fed from Texas,
and came to Mississippi, to commit his de-
predations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
PRESIDENTIAL ELEcToR.

The official report of the proceedings in
to-day's paper, will show that the Conven-
ton of Delegates from the several counties
of this, the 9TH Electoral District, who as
sembled in this town, on Tuesday last, ap-
pointed with great unanimity, r. P. WAR
ing, Esq, as the Presidential Elector for
this District, embracing the counties of An
son, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleaveland, Gas
ton, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
and Union. Mr.. w. is gentleman too well
known to require eulogy at our hands. As
an able lawyer, he is, we believe, well
known in every county of the district, and
as the accomplished Editor of this paper
for several years, his powers are Familiarity
known. Young, talented, good speaker,
familiar with the political history of the
times, and Jealous in the cause of Democra-
cy, the Constitution, Southern and equal
rights, he will prove a thorn in the side of
SAM wherever he pitches a lance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
ANOTHER FALsEHooD NAILED.

Archibald Williams. the free-soil Compel
itor of Gen. w. A. Richardson, for a seat
in Congress, has stated in letter which has
been published, that Gen. r. electioneered
by stating to his constituents that the Kan
sas-Nebraska bill was free-soil measure.
This charge, Gen. R., in a published letter,
pronounces ''base and infamous lie"
By the way, our neighbor of the ''Whig'
still omits a correction of the falsehood,
originating with Know Nothing journal
and copied into the "Whig," charging Mr..
Richardson with having, as an Attorney,
some years ago, defended a runaway slave
in Illinois. AS this false charge was the
reason assigned by the "Whig'' for favor
ing the election of Banks, as Speaker, over
Richardson, it may be little unpleasant to
make the correction but, justice to Gen.
R. demands the disagreeable duty of the
Wing"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON

A telegraphic dispatch from Kansas,
dated 18th instant, received in Washington
on Friday last, has produced much excite
ment. President Pierce, after reading the
news, is reported to have exclaimed to
gentlemen present at the White House, "It
there IS TO be armed resistance to the La,cs of
the country, and the constitutional rights of
THE SOUTH, 1t might as aoeU occur at this
time, and IN Kansas, as etsewhere"
This sentiment, if uttered by Mr.. PIERCE,
is calculated to inspire confidence in the
South. If the rights of the South are re-
spected, and her sons now in Kansas are
allowed TO become party in sustaining
the LAYS of the territory, we have but little
if any fear for the future.
Dispatches from Kansas say, that Gov.
Shannon had sent an Express to Lexington
with the necessary papers to arrest Gov.
Robinson, the mock Governor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
SUPERIOR COURT.

The Mecklenburg Superior Court, Judge
]. w. Ellis, closed on Saturday, after q
weeks laborious session. Much business
was transacted; but in consequence of the
consumption of large portion of the week,
with the trial of one or two important cases.
many cases on the docket were not reached.
The case of Black rs. Caldwell, was decided
in favor of the defendant, whose claim to g
tract of land was involved in the issue
James Donehoe, tried for killing Mice
Taylor, free negro, was found guilty OF
manslaughter, and was punished by brand
ing. A special term of the Superior Court,
it will be seen, by an official notice in to-
days paper, is to be held, commencing on
the 4th Monday in June next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE NICARAGUAN MINISTER RE.
CEIVED

Padre Vigil. the Nicaraguan Minister,
was received by President Pierce. on the
18th inst, in his diplomatic capacity. The
previous afternoon, Secretary Marcy sent
for NJ. Marcoleta, the old Nicaraguan
Minister, and informed him of the decision
of this Government to receive Padre Vigil,
the new Minister. Mr.. MarcoIeta imme-
diately protested against the act, as viola
tion of the laws of God and nations. He is
now said to be preparing circular, COM
planning of the decision of our Government,
10 be addressed to all the foreign ministers
accredited to the United States.
The President, the same day, sent into
Congress voiuminOus number of docu-
ments in relation to Nicaraguan affairs,
including letters from Padre Vigil to Mr..
Marcy, and from President Rivas, of Nicara-
qua t" President Pierce. Also a spicy COR
respondence between Signor Molina, Costa
hIean Minister here, and Mr.. Marcy, relstive
10 the late massacre of Americans at Virgin
bay, and instructions to L. S. Naval Com
manders for attending to the interests of
citizens of the United States in Central
America.
Some of the Know-Nothings are en-
deavoring TO make party capital out of the
recognition of the Nicaraguan Minister
and Senator Crittenden attempts to alarm
the country by declaring that England will
make war upon us for this act, as soon as
The news reaches there. The President has
done right. Rivas and Walker have now
possession of Nicaragua; and we are unable
10 conjecture any right on the part of Eng
i"nd to put on any airs upon the subject
he recognition of Minister gives us no
more claim than we had before to the
country England, however, may believe
mat this movement puts an end to her cal
culations in regard to Central America
and if so, it affords an additional reason in
favor of recognising Rivas' Minister. The
resident received Padre Vigil ION the
ground that he represented dc tdcto and
de Jarc Government" In taking this
step, we agree with the South Carolinian,'
iH@t the President has strengthened his ad-
mInistration, and commended himself still
more strongly to the unqualified support OF
HIS Southern friends, in particular. MOI
III taxing the position he has so fearlessly
0ohe' Is ne to be regarded as favoring the
0"uSe OF tthbuSterjsm. The present Gov.
'l'en' ot Nicaragua is certainly govern,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
Guns, Pistols. Cutlery, sc.

Any of our readers who may desire articles from
gun, pistol, cutlery, and cane establishment, are
referred to the advertisement OF Mr.. SAMUEL SUTiI-
ERLAND, of Richmond, Va. in to-day's paper. We
are now connected with Richmond by rail road, al
fordng facilities for trade with that large and enter
prising commercial mart, not heretofore enjoyed
and Mr.. Sutherland, we know from personal know
ledge. keeps a large and elegant assortment OF
goods in his line and sells them as low as they can
be obtained in any OF the northern cities. lie has
long done an extensive and prosperous business IN
Richmond, and well understands the secret OF sue
cess: keeping good assortment, good and hand
some articles selling upon fair and honest TERMS at
tending in person TO his business, and literally pa
PROMISING the Press in keeping his establishment be-
fore The eyes OF the public. II will be seen by re-
ference to Mr.. SIS advertisement, that he has Pts
tolls that can be loaded and discharged 80 times in
so seconds, and Rifles that will throw ball, with
accuracy, 800 yards.