The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-15
JAMES I. ORR, IN CONNECTICUT.

This distinguished Southerner, by invita-
ton, addressed the people of New-Haven,
Connecticut, few days ago. The Regis
ter Democratic paper of that city, says:
We wish every Abolitionist in the State
could have heard the mastery and eloquent
defence of the constitution, by this able
Carolinian last evening. Frank and firm
in his opinions, he maintained them with
such earnestness and sincerity, that COM
manded the respect of even those who were
too fanatical to be convinced. The Demo
cracy responded to him with true and
cordial sympathy. ''No North, no South
nothing but the Constitution" was the
sentiment of the speaker and his audience.
REWARD FOR LIVE INDIANs.--Captain
Casey, the Agent for Indian Affairs, in Flo
rida, offers, through the Tampa Peninsu-
lar" PER capita reward or premium for
living Indians who may be captured or in
duced to come in for emigration to the
West. The following rates will be paid by
him for Indians delivered at Fort Brooke or
Fort Myers, viz: $3.50 to $500. For each
woman, from $50 to 5000. For each boy
over 10 years of age, from 500 to $780,
The highest rate, as above, will be paid for
all except the infrm, bed-ridden, and help
less, in which cases the rate (not less than
minimum, as above,) will be fixed by the
Agent. This step has been adopted, in con-
sequence of the numerous massacres lately
perpetrated by the Florida Indians, and the
difficulty of catching the murderers.
VITRIOL THROwING.-Some miscreants
in New-York have revived the ruffianism of
destroying ladies dresses by throwing vi
triol over them, as they are leaving church
es, theatres, and places of amusement, in
crowds, at night. Scarcely day passes
but some new cases are brought to light,
while many are probably never heard Of
Large rewards are in vain offered for the
detection of the offenders. A gentleman,
whose family have had their dresses spoiled, |
publicly pledges himself to kill the offender
if he can be pointed out. The richest and |
most costly dresses are generally selected
for the burning fluid. These destruotives
have also been at work in Washington City,
within a few days past.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN BALTIMORE.-A |
fire occurred in Baltimore, on the 9TH in
slant, in the stores of Messrs. CARR, Howe
& Co., Warder & Co., and Gable, McDo-
well q Co., in Baltimore street. The first
two were totally destroyed, and the last
much injured. Several other buildings were
damaged. The loss is estimated at 100000, |
but it is fully covered by insurance. Two
men, it is supposed, have been buried be-
meath the ruins.
HEART-RENDING CONTAMINATION last
Saturday, son of David Huckelbury, of
Craig township, Switzerland county, In
diana, in crossing field where was enclosed
a vicious horse, was attacked by the animal,
which with his teeth tore him and with his
feet stamped him until life was extinct
The mother of the boy saw the transaction,
and was so much frightened that she
swooned, and was carried into the house in
a helpless condition, where she remained
until death relieved her, which was in few
hours. The boy was rescued but not till
he was hopelessly injured by the numerous
severe bruises he had received.
YoRKvILLE.--The Yorkville Enquirer
informs US that the ceremonies at the laying
of the corner stone of the new barracks for
the Military School, in Yorkville, will
take place on Tuesday, the 22d Instant
The address will be delivered by General
WALLACE, and the exercises will be con- /
Quoted, as usual, by the Masonic fraternity.
Invitations will be extended by the Lodge
Of Yorkville 10 the Odd Fellow and Masonic
Lodges of the surrounding Districts,
THE GREAT STEAMER.-The Portland
State of Maine" learns from David Bell
house. Esq, of Montreal, who came out in
5he steamer of the 18th of March, that the ,
English steamer is making rapid
progress towards completion. The cost of
he vessel is estimated at $5,000,000, and !
he mere cost of launching her at $780, !
The launch is to be effected by excavating /
he ground beneath her and letting her drop
ntO the water as she lies. {
A MURDERER EsCAPED.-The Elizabeth 8
City Pioneer states that Sewell, convict {
ID of murder, at the last term of Perqui-
mans IN. c. Superior Court, and awaiting :
of execution, broke out of the jail ]
n Hartford, last week, and fed to parts un- 6
,nown. At the last accounts, nothing had |
,een heard from him. c
HEAVY RoBBERY.--The large jewelry S
of Messrs. Ball, Black g. Co., v
N Broadway, opposite the Park, New York, ,
vas robbed on the night of the 9Th instant, t
# diamonds valued at $4,000. The rob- ]
'ery is supposed to have been committed by !
n employee in the store, who is since a
Missing. T
No DANGER OF BANKRTPTCy- iS