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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
u. II. CT1ANDL!Eh.
Norfolk, June 9, 1856.

Gov. BRAGG.-We learn (says the Ra-
leigh Standard,) that Gov. Bragg is more
than sustaining his high reputation as de-
batter in the Eastern part of the State. His
speech at Jackson, Northampton, on the
9th instant, is represented to have been one
of the ablest and most effective efforts of
his life and friend writes us as follows
of his speech in Murfreesboro' on the 10th:
A large crowd greeted the Gubernato-
rial candidates in this place on the 10TH
Gov. Bragg fully sustained his reputation
as an able and eloquent speaker. His ad-
dress of two hours was a lucid train of ar
gument irrefutable and irresistible. We
were delighted with him, and look for his
reelection by largely increased majority.
Several gentlemen who heard Gov. Bragg's
exposition of Know Nothingism, declared
that every word was true. These gentle
men were once members of the Order, but
they sOiH uote for Buchanan and Bragg"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
COMMUNICATED
Sacred to the Memory Of Susanna ALera nde,

Sacred to the Memory Of Susanna Alexander.
deem it not necessary to enter into the particu-
lar details of the long, active and useful life, of this
most estimable woman, who, like the leaves Of Au-
tum1, has faded, and finally returned to the earth
from whence she came!
She has left circle of friends who will ever re-
tain the tenderest recollectIons of her: friends
who have known her in their childhood; grown up
around her, and ever listened with interest, when
she laid her feeble hand !heir shoulder, and prof.
ered lessons of religion aud morality; taught US
our duty to God and man and opened for our ben
eff, that fountain of instruction. which long exper-
fence, and accute perception rendered so peculiarly
hers. She felt the storms of the revolutionary
struggle. and enjoyed The peace and prosperity OF
the country afterwards ard the close of her life
was at heart truer patriot than many OF our pro-
fessed statesmen. But she has gone to the
land of her oreathers, receive the reward which
awaits those who serve God May RENE mber
the useful lessons she has taught us and RETAIN on
memory's page, sacred recollection of her many
excellencies! ABSENT FRIEND.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
KANSAS.

We continue to receive accounts of con-
ficts between the hostile parties in Kansas,
but chiefly in the shape of rumors, needing
confirmation. Both parties have fallen out
with the U. S. troops, and it is proposed in
some quarters to withdraw them, and let the
Border Rufians" and the abolition scoun-
drelS settle the contest in their own way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
Liabilities
Notice.

THE property purchased at VIM. w. Ems
l. sale, consisting of Gold and Copper Mines,
Engines and Mills, also two new Store Houses,
situated on Trade Street, near to the Bank of the
State, now positively offered for sale, and will
be sold on Monday of July Court, fnot previous
ly disposed of privately.
Persons wishing to purchase any all of said
property, are referred to G. w. Caldwell, who is
fully authorised to dispose of and execute titles
for the same.
Charlotte, June II, 1856-ts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

JOHN VAN BUREN.-Itis stated that John
Van Baren's sudden devotion to the South
ern men and Southern rights is exDla.~ed
by his approaching marriage with ysang
lady recently returned from Europe, and
now in New York-the only child of veal
thy Senator of South Carolina, recently de-
ceased. John will thus become a large
Sla uaholdar
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
THE SHERIFFALTY.

TgAn anonymous communication from
Onion county, signed MANY Voters" re-
quests us to announce the name of a person
communicated, as candidate for the House
Of Commons. 4 moments reflection will
satisfy the writer ef the propriety of our
having at least one responsible name, be-
fore we comply with such a request.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

Steel Greek, on Tuesday LIST day of July
Sharon, Wednesday I'd do. do.
Providence, Thursday Sd do. do.
Morning Star, Saturday 5th do. do.
Berryhill's, Tuesday 9th do. do.
Paw Creek, Wednesday 9th do. do.
Long Greek, Thursday 10th do.
Lemly's, Friday llth do. do.
Dewese's, Saturday 18th do. do.
Dennis's, Wednesday 10Th do. do.
Crab Orchard, Thursday 18th do.
Harrisburg, Friday 18th do. do.
Hills, Saturday 10Th do. do.
July County Court week, Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

u Mr.. Bennett, of the New Y DIRK Her.
aid, has pure ased the magnificent mansion
of Joseph L. White, Esq, on the corner of
Madison Square and Fifth Avenue, N. Y.
where he proposes permanently to reside.
The price paid is 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
UNION COUNTY

r. P. WARING, Esq, the Democratic
Elector for this District, will be at Union
Court, on Tuesday, the 9th of July, and will
then and there address the voters ON the po-
litical topics of the day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

Col. FREMoNT's PosITIoN.-Col. j. c..
Fremont, in letter, defines his position.
He recognises no party in the approaching
Presidential campaign, but simply union
of the people in favor of freedom in Kansas
sas, and the arrest of the slavery extension.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
THE cAMPIGN FULLY OPENED.

The entries are now. we believe, OIL made
and the horses on the track, for training,
previous to the great race on the fourth of
November next. The following is list of
the entries:
Democratic 4nti- knoib- Nothing Ticket:
James Buchanan, of Penn. for President,
J. {. Breckenridge of Ky. for Y. President
Know- Nothing Anti-NebrGSka Bill Ticket:
Willard Fillmore, of n. Y, for President.
\. J. Donaldson, of Tenn. for V. President.
Republican Free Soil, Free Negro Ticket:
J. c. Fremont, of California, for President,
VIM. L. Dayton, of n. j., for V. President
w. F. Johnston, of Penn, for do.
Knolc- Nothing Free-.SQH Stockton Ticket ::
Com. Stockton, of n. j., for President,
Kenneth Rayner, ofN. c., for V President.
Real Black U0olly- Headed Amdlgamation
Ticket:
Gerret Smith, of New York, for President,
S. Mcfarland, of Penn, for V. President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

EgThe United States Military Asylum
at Harrodsburg, Kentucky, was burnt down
last week. 1t was one of the asylums, the
site of which was selected by Gen. Scott in
1852, under a special comm ission of the
Government. The cost was 800, OOO.-
The fire was communicated accidentally.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

IMMENSE FARM.-H. L. Ellsworth, who
some years ago presided over the Patent
Office, has nearly four thousand acres plant
ed in corn this year, on his little farm in
Lafayette, Indiana.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

RATS DESERVING THE SINKING SHIP
We notice amongst our Virginia exchang-
es the names of the following persons who
declined the honor of defending Sam in
the character of Fillmore and Donelson
Electors. They received their appointment
from the late great KnowNothing State
Convention of Staunton.
Lemuel Bowden, of Williamsburg,
Joseph c. Spalding, of Lewis,
j. B. Jett, of Westmoreland,
Samuel S. Weisiger, of Amelia,
John II. Gilmer, of Richmond,
r. 3. Davis, of Louisa,
w. w. Cosby, of Goochland,
John L. Marye, Of Fredericksburg,
j. w. Shelley, of Augusta,
Samuel PRICE, of Greenbrier,
j. d. Sterret, of Rockbridge,
Allen 7. Carperton, of Monroe,
George w. Boiling, of Petersburg,
George r. Trant, of King William,
William A. Little, of Spottsylvania,
Also -- the District Elector of
the Wheeling District, and we have no
doubt as many more, whose destinations
vised as to the reasons why all of these
gentlemen have declined so honorable an
office; but some have avowed their purpose
to unite with the Democrats in opposition
to SAM and others are no doubt unwill-
ing to support Fillmore, in the dark, with
all his abolition anteoedents.
ANOTHER BOLTER.
The following very decided little note ap-
1t is exceedingly rich:
To the Members Of the american Party Of
the City Of Norfolk.
Gentlemen:-My name appears in your
office of Attorney for the Hastings Court"
An enforced absence from the city has de-
layed an earlier response to your kindness.
Never having been a member of your
party, am not insens:ble to the compli-
ment paid me by your going out of your
own ranks in your selection of a candidate.
The honor you would confer upon me,
however, 1 am compelled to decline. I
should do so were l certain of receiving,
upon the day of election. every American
vote, every Democratic vote, aud the vote
of every member of my own party, more
universally known as 1.-THE GLORIOUS OLD
WING PARTY"
Your obedient servant,
T.. H. CHANDLER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

II His Honor, Judge Ellis, was holding
an extra term of the Superior Court for
Buncombe last week. He also holds an
extra Court in Henderson this week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

LIBERAL BEoUEsT.-Hon. j John NJ. Niles,
who died on the Sd ult., bequeathed $780,
900 in trust for the poor of Hartford, Con-
nccticut, one half the income to the wants
ofthe deserving indigcnt,a and the otherhalfto
supply them with fuel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
TO Our Friends.

nWING to the recent death of our former
" partner, Mr. r. II. Brawley, the accounts
of Brown, Brawley s. Co., must be settled by
July Court or they will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection. Do not blame us if
you do not call, we are candid with you.
J. l.. BROWN 81 Co
Surviving partners.
June II, 1S56-5w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

II We are requested to state that the
Democratic Candidates for-the Legislature
will address the voters of Mecklenburg at
the following times and places-being the
days and localities appointed by the Sheriff
for receiving taxes in the several collection
districts
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Notice.

A PPLICATION will be made at the Nest
N County Court for this county, to establish
an election precinct at Morrow'S Turnout, III
this county.
June "a ISs6-tncc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
Boots and Shoes.

TIT MILES & SONS Boots EU
- o.. and Shoes just received
and for sale by A
BREM 81 STEELE. -
Tnne %. lS56-4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
Report of the Norfolk Market.
Corrected Weekly by anderson & Reynolds.
Groccrs and Commission Merchants.

Corrected Weekly by Anderson & Reynolds.
Groccrs and Commission Merchants.
JUNE 20, 1856.
CORN-Prices remain unchanged since last
week. white so TO 81, " low 81 to 81 cents per
bmshel. COTTON-Receipts light, prime is held
at LOT to l0k cents. FLOUR-We have no change
to note, but the demand for coed -four seems to be
better, and superb meets with ready sale, at
So3 TO 81, extra 97A to e, family S54 81, cash.
per 6ushel. GUANO-PeruvIan $50 per ton, Mex.
lean SIS to 30 per ton.
Columbia, June FL.
COTTON-The sales of the week have been
small IN consequence OF very little being offe red
Prices ranging from 81 TO l0I. BACON-SiGes
by the hogshead Ito y cents, shoulders 81 to 10
cents FLOUR-Good and medium grades at So
TO 964. extra 994 TO $40 per barrel. CORN-There
10 no change to notice, IS 70 10 cents per busheI.
OATS-We still quote 80 to q cents per bushel.
PEAS IS TO SO cents per bushel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
The Bank of Charlotte, N. c.,

JUNE 9th, 1856. I
VNHE Directors of this Bank, have this day
l. declared a dividend of per cent on the
Capital Stock of the same, which will be pad
to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives
on the LIST Monday of July next.
w. A. LUCAS, Cashier.
june II, 1e56-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

z Gov. Reeder was to have lectured or
Kansas in New York, few days ago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL ORGAN
IZATION.

Meetings were held last week in Wash
ington to take into consideration the forma-
ton of Southern Commercial Association
the members of the same to pledge them
selves to give preference in the bestowal of
business patronage to those at the North,
who respect the sacred rights guaranteed
to the South by the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, and as far as practicable to with
hold from the abolitionists, as enemies to
the best interests of our common country,
the influence which lucrative commerce al
ways bestows.
An agency is to be opened in New York
in season for the Fall trade, to discriminate
between friends and foes. A pro-slavery
journal is to be established there, free to
all the members of the Association.
A circular will shortly be sent South, in
viting cooperation in measures to be taken
to bring the subject before the Southern
Commercial Convention, which meets in
Savannah in December next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24
The Bank of Charlotte, N. c.,

Inc Bank OF OudTIOIIeS Ns O'1
JUNE 9th, 1856.
TTHE annual meeting of the Stockholders al
i this Bank, will be held at their Banking
rooms in the town of Charlotte, on the LIST Wed
nesday in July next.
w. x. LUCAS, Cashier.
June H. 1S56-3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-06-24

" The coinage of the San Francisco
Mint last month amounted to $4,000,000.
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FOR HOUSE OF COMMONS:
WILLIAM F. d AVID S 0 N ,
WILLIAM M. Nj ATHEWS
ELECTOR s


DISTRICTS:
Isl Dist, VIM. #. Martin, of PasquOtank
atb CASTOR iii. Wilder, of Wake.
s,,s, g. T.. Williams, of Alamance.
fifth John VI. Clement, of Davie.
9Th IL. II. Warimg, of Mecklenburg
9Th w. w. Avery, of Burke.
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FOR GOVERNOR:
THOMAS BRAGG

FOR STATE SENATOR:
WILLIAM liz. M n he R y
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THE MARKETS.
Charlotte, June 20, 1856.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY T. NJ FARRoW.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-02-21

The snow was proverbially called the 'poor
farmers manure" before scientific analysis had
shown that it contained larger per centage Of
ammonia than rain. The snow serves as pro-
tecting mantle to the tender heritage, and the
roots of all plants against the fierce blasts and
cold of winter. An examination of snow in
Siberia showed that when the temperature of
the air was seventy-two degrees below zero,
the temperature of the snow little below the
surface was tw nty-nine degrees above zero
over one hundred degrees difference. The
snow keeps the earth just below its surface in a
condition to take on chemical changes which
would not happen if the earth were bare and
frozen to a great depth. The snow prevents
eXhalations from the earth, and is powerful
absorbent, retaining and returning to the earth
gases arising from vegetable and animal decom-
position. The snow though it falls heavily at
the door of the poor, and brings death and star
walton to the fowls Of the air and beasts of the
field, is yet of incalculable benefit in climate
like ours, and especially at this time, when the
deep springs of the earth were falling, and the
mill streams were refusing their motive powers
to the craving appetite of man. II, during the
last month, the clouds had dropped rain instead
of snow, we might have pumped and bored
the earth in vain for water; but with foot of
snow upon the earth, and many feet upon the
mountains, the hum of the mill stones and the
harsh notes of the saw mill will Don and long
testify to its benefcence. Bridges, earth
works. and the fruits of engineering skill and
toll may be swept away, but man will still re-
joice in the general good, and adore the benev-
olence Of Him who orders all things Alright
The snow is great purifier OF the atmosphere
The absorbent power or capillary action o.
snow is like that of sponge or charcoal. I'M
mediately after snow has fallen, melt it in q
vessel and taste it. and you will find mmedi-
ately evidences Of its purity. Try some day
or two old and it becomes nauseous, especially
in Giles Snow water makes the mouth harsh
and dry. 1t has the same effect upon the skin
and upon the feet produces the painful malady
of chil0lains In Alpine countries show water
has been thought to be productive of the dis.
ease called gotre. The following easy exper-
iment illustrates beautifully the absorbent prop
erty of snow:
Take lump of snow "a piece Of snow crust
answers wall) of three or four inches in length
and hold it in the fame of lamp not dror
of water viii fall from the snow but the wa.
ter, as fast as formed viii penetrate up into the
mass of snow by capillary attraction. 1t is by
virtue Of this attraction that the snow purife:
the atmosphere by absorbing and retaining it:
uoxious and noisome gases and odors.
CIIAS. G. PAGE.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-02-21
Boiler Ezplosioa---Eour Persons KILLED.

| A little after o'clock this morning one of
the boilers used in the Louisville Paper Mill
/ exploded, killing four persons and wounding
two others. The boilers are in the rear ofthe
mill and covered by shed. The Aue was lift
ed up erect and fell against one Of the walls,
making a large hole in it. The engine was
broken to pieces. Some Of the brick from the
building were thrown great distance, tu. did
no damage.
The persons certainly killed are Thomas Ga
non, girl named Menot, and John Price, the
negro fireman. Their bodies have been found.
DTut5l DALEY was missing at / o'clock this
morning, but his body had not been found
Ben Stump was badly scalded, and his son had
a leg broken and cash about four inches long
in the forehead.
These persons were all employed in the mill.
Canon and Daily had families. One was about
40 and the other was so years of age The girl
/ Melnot was about IL. She had Just come to
work, and stopped in front of the boiler to
warm, when it burst. Her mother resides on
Main street, opposite the mill The engineer
was at breakfast, and had been absent about Is
minutes when the explosion occurred.
We have no idea what the loss occasioned
viii be. It viii probably be three or four
thousand dOllars.-[ Lou Jour, 18Th.
The Times of the following day says the
engineer Of the mill was arrested on Saturday
upon charge of manslaughter, but after trial
was promptly discharged.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-02-21
ADDITIONAL BY THE CANADA.

HALIFAX, Feb. 49,
The town Of K2rs is occupied by two Rus
Man battalions while third occupies the
camp formerly held by the army OF General
Mourayief The captured guns and other mu-
nitions of war have been removed to Alexan-
'dropol.
Letters from Erzeroum predict an approach
ing scarcity in breadstulfs
Islander Pacha was seriously wounded ON
the Odd of Dec.
1t was rumored that Turkey was about to
mediate between Persia and England
Queen Victoria opened Parliament on the
.31st.
In the House of Lords the Earl of Gosford
moved an address in response to the Queens
speech, which was seconded by Lord Abing-
don.
The Earl of Derby did not oppose the mo-
tiOn but said he considered the royal speech
very meagre, bare and cold. lie thought it
ought to refer to the state ofafairs with Amer
lea, India and the Colonies, as well as in rela-
ton to the fall Of kars He conceived the
government had violated a municipal law of
the United States, in the attempt to enlist men
and he hoped an apology would be offered
such as could be received. He regretted, how
ever, that there was not conciIiatoty para
graph introduced into the speech referring to
the subject. The whole speech he said was
redolent Of water Cruel
The Earl of Clarendon replied, by referring
to the present relations with the o. States
He said:
''In my opinion, there can be no doubt as to
a common sense view Of the obligations of the
Clayton and Bulwer treaty, and yet it is upon
such Interpretation of that treaty that differ
ence of opinion has arisen. In such case cor
respondence was useless, and lost no time in
referring the whole question to the arbitration
Of third power, both sides agreeing to that
decision. That offer has not been accepted,
but it has been renewed, and hope upon fur
Their consideration the U. S. government will
acquiesce.
With respect to the recruiting difficulty it
would not have aided friendly solution to al
lude to it from the throne, inasmuch as the cor
respondenee upon the subject still continues
The most recent demands of the q. States ar
rived but two days since. and they are not yet
in a state to be made public.
The origin of the trouble was this: At the
beginning Of the war numerous foreigners in
the United States applied to the British Gov
eminent for permission to join the army Of the
east. In consequence, instructions were sent
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-02-21
The Cincinnati CELEBRATION.

The celebration at Cincinnati tomorrow, of
Washington's Birth Day, will undoubtedly be
the most gorgeous celebration that ever came
off in the West We are sorry it is out of
our power to accept the invitation extended
US to be present The Columbian of last
Monday thus alludes to it:
The NATAL DAY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The felicitous event is near at hand, and
during the few short hours that intervene,
thousands Of strangers, high and low, rich and
poor, will have arrived to participate with our
populace in the jubilant ovation of day, sa-
cred tozevery American heart This weeks
occurrences in the history of our city will be
ever memorable. The masses congregated on
Friday will never forget the numerous Incl
dents attending the celebration, and posterity
will recur to them with pleasant emotions, and
hallow the example thus established And
here we may be permitted to allude to few Of
the hundred progressing preparations. Mem
bers Of the Military Companies Civic Associa-
tions and other guests will mostly arrive on
Thursday, and be provided with quarters by
the various Committees appointed for that
purpose. Several Of our Military Companies
and Bands of Music, acting as an escort
Ample accommodations have been provided
for all who may favor the city with their COM
pany, so that no one need apprehend any diff
Guilty in that respect.
At the Burnet House, accommodations are
provided for any number of guests that may
register their names, and arrangements have
been made by Mr.. Coleman, to entertain them
on a scale of magnifcencc no where to be sur
passed. Thursday evening, the Rover Guards
Welcome Soiree, will take place at the Burnet,
attended by the beauty ard fashion of our city,
and a majority of the distingues and guests who
may have arrived. On Friday, after the morn
ing salutes, the procession will form, as al
ready announced. In the afternoon, at four
o'clock, it is proposed that Banquet be given
at the Burnet House. In the evening the
city will be illuminated, and fireworks, of
gorgeous hues, will be burnt at various places
At 8 O'Clock, precisely at a given signal, the
illumination will commence, which, with the
transparcncies then exhibited, and the thou
sand flags and steamers waving, will present
a spectacle unprecedented. Other splendid
preparations might be named but, at present,
it is unnecessary to particularize. Let every
body be on the alert