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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
Communication.
EXPLANATION OF OPPOSITION TO A
PRECIPITATE ADJOURNMENT OF
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTION


AT RICHMOND, VA.
1t appears proper to amend some state
ments in a report, of expressions which ap-
pear under my name, in the March number
of DeBow's Review.
Objection was made to the proposition to
meet again in Richmond, because two ap-
pointments had already been made for that
city, and it was not desirable again to invite
preparations for such an occurrence by i'm
mediate adjournment to meet-again in
May. The moral effect of doing nothing
was also feared, when there was much to be
done; no reports were called for.
There was no intention to offer rebuke to
those appointed to report; such reference
was misplaced, having allusion to separ-
ate subject-the abduction or retention of
slaves at the North.
While l was speaking, some one placed
a paper in my hand, a paragraph to show
intention to withdraw the runaway servants
from the South, who had fed to Canada, to
work abandoned plantations in Jamaica.
visited that Island and others in the West
Indies, besides the Continent of Southern
America, and regard the general condition
of the emancipated negroes infinitely worse
than that of the majority of slaves on our
Southern plantations.
For the interest of our servants, as well
as our own, we seem called upon to do
something to repress indiscreet attempts,
made sometimes by respectable persons, to
defy the constitution and laws of the Unit
ed States, under false impression of moral
obligation, derived from q contracted inter-
probation of rule of Hebrew Scripture
That moral law gives no sanction to steal,
nor secrete, a slave. 1t did not authorize
the custom to drown elderly women for
witches-once thought equallyright and pro-
per, according to rash translation of tt e
Hebrew. The best modern authorities de-
ny the Interpretation, used by AbOlitiOnists,
as screen, to prevent obedience to the
law and the constitution of our country.
The Hebrew writing refers, it is said, t1
servants fleeing from savage and wild "wan-
derers," surrounding the territories of the
Hebrews-''strangers" or 'foreigners" tc
them. There is no authority ''to covet' ol
"steal'' the property of ''neighbors," as al
under the same constitution of government
among the different Hebrew States or tribes
were held to be.
The man-servant and the maid-servan
are specially mentioned-as property. Th'
enticement or concealment of either, can
not be justified by that law, which. in ever.
portion, exhibits the manners and customs
of Southern people.
It was mentioned, that person describ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

GUARDS AGAINST THE SMALL PoX.-We
notice that the town Commissioners of Ashe-
vile, to prevent the possibility of the intro
duction of Small Pox, which is now raging
in several sections of Bunc ombe county,
have placed a guard around town to pro-
hibit the entrance of strangers, and have
prohibited the exercise of public worship in
the churches under a penalty of five dol
lars. Rev. Mr.. Buxton, the Episcopal
clergyman of that place, not recognizing the
authority of the commissioners in this mat
ter, had the church opened in defiance of
said ordinance-alleging he owed an allie
glance to 'higher Laao." He was arrest
ed and carried before the Intendant and
fined five dollars-from which he has ap-
pealed, and in communication in the
Spectator" expresses his determination
to test the legality of the act.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
SCANDAL MONGERS.

In every community is q certain class of
people whose only object in life seems to be
to dcfame and iniure those around them
Generally persons of small mind and low
origin, they seek 10 drag others down be-
cause their own merits will not suffice to
give them a creditable position in society.
It has been our lot to meey with several of
this class, and we have made their frailty
study; but we confess no philosophy will
account for all their caprices. One person,
for instance, goes back into the past and
resurrects all the old stories of family short
comings, of social dissensions, of ''What was
once saiG," and q sad array is thrown in
the teeth of some excellent man or woman,
as old isms, which they are expected to
bear. In consequence the whole neighbor-
hood is busy with these old, and most usu-
ally false tales of scandal and gossip, and
the tale bearer has the satisfaction of see
ing really worthy people i'll much trouble
and pain from their unexpected imputations
made against them. But here is the mys-
terry; that every tale-bcarer has part of
themostunenviable repute-her family were
of the most scaly kind of people, and lived
such a life as does not look well in print
and why person of such descent should
indirectly excite attention to her own affairs
and her not-forgotten past, by her revival
of ancient scandal, strikes us as puzzling to
tell. 1t has served to quicken our suspicious
that all scandal mongers have family es-
cutcheon not particularly pure; we have
come to the conclusion that he or she whose
tongue is busy with regulations and family
happiness, is just the person whose past
ought to be shrouded in darkness. Ifa de-
cent respect for the feelings of the living and
the dead will not prevent the exhumation Of
that which time had buried and grown over
with flowers, let the busy body think she is
thus greatly lowered in the estimation of
worthy people, and thus be silent from fear.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
N. G.. RAILROAD.

The Board of Directors of the n. G. Rail-
road held their regular meeting ON the 8th
instant at Goldsboro'.
Amongst the business brought before that
Board was an offer from the President of
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, to
make through ticket from Charlotte, and
intermediate points on the N. G. Railroad,
to Weldon, Wilmington, and all places in
termediate, and also to allow persons coming
from the N. c. Railroad to participate in
the through ticket to New York, Philadel-
phia, &c.
The Wilmington Journal states that the
proposition was declined, unless the Raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad could be admitted to
participate in the through ticket.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

NEGROES IN FREE STATES. years
ago, wealthy citizen of this county, named
Carter, emancipated about eighty slaves,
and colonized them in Bedford county,
Pennsylvania. In addition to the expenses
attending their transportation, each nvSro
was furnished with the sum of $3.50, where
with to begin life in a free State. On Mon
day last a gentleman from Pennsylvania ar
rived in this place, i'll search of further aid
for their support, stating that nine-tenths
of them were already on the parish, whilst
the residue were fast verging to pauperism.
This is sad commentary on the misguided
efforts of many Southerners' who have from
time to time essayed TO elevate the Africal
through means of emancipation and coloni-
cation in the Northern States.- IVarrentoa
(TH Flag.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

w. G.. & r. RAILRoAD.-We learn from
a citizen of this place who has just returned
from Charlotte, that the Rail Road Sur
veyors have reached Shelby, on their second
survey of the route from Charlotte to this
place. 1t is understood that on this survey
they are permanently locating the route
the next survey will prepare the road to be
put under contract. The surveyors will
probably reach this place in three or four
weeks. In the meantime it is to be hoped
that the commissioners for this county will
use every effort to increase the stock taken
in Rutherford. We learn also that the
land owners on the route between this place
and second Broad River have freely given
the right of way in every instance where it
could be legally DONE Rutherford Eagle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
NEGRO DIPLOMATISTS.

The London correspondent Of the New
York Herald says: "The negro representa-
tive of Soulouque made his appearance this
week at the Queens levee, ard in spite of
all the affected sympathy of the English
for free ''niggers," he was avoided as some-
thing ''odious and not to be endured" A
good joke of our Minister at Paris, Mr..
Mason, has come over here. He was at a
Court ball lately at the Tuilleries, and his
eyes happened to light ON the Charge
d'Afaires of Soulougue in France, fine
looking black. Some one observing his
steady gaze, said: ''Well, Mr.. Mason, what
do you think of yonder blackee in his en-
broidered coat?" Think" replied Mr..
Mason, still regarding the negro with the
eye of connoisseur, "why, clothes and all,
l think that fellow is worth q thousand
dollars" This is ''Old Virginny, all over,
and everybody is laughing at the bon mot"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

DISTRESSING CAsUALTY.-Wea are pain
ed to learn that a son of Mrs. Thomas of
this town, aged about 10 years, was thrown
from a cart yesterday morn ng and almost
instantly killed. He was in the employ of
John l. Shaver, Esq. and was engaged in
hauling dirt on Mr.. SIS contract on the
Western Railroad. He had just commence
ed work with Mr.. S., and was returning
from emptying his first load of dirt when
the unfortunate occurrence took place
Salisbury Banner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH

pany ought to command premium, and
that upon this migger basis they will be
able to negotiate loan. Hurrah for the
Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River Rail
road ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

zens of Norfolk held a meeting Saturday
night, and adopted resolutions petitioning
the Legislature of North Carolina, at its
next session, to consent to receive Norfolk
into its jurisdiction, and to appoint a COM
mittee to treat withVirginia for the secession.
1t was also resolved that poll be opened
in Norfolk to take the sense of the people
on the subject of annexation to North Car
olina. The citizens of Princess Anne and
Norfolk counties are also requested to secede
from VIRGINIA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
SOMETHING NEW.

In the Rotunda of the Capitol, at Wash
ington, Mr.. Richardson is exhibiting the
model of an invention for transporting by
atmospheric telegraph" the mails, at the
rate of 500 miles an hour, at one sixth the
cost of the present mode of transportation
by cars, stages, &c. By this new mail
carrier, Mr.. Richardson thinks that load
of seven tons, started at Baltimore by at
mospheric telegraph, would arrive in Wash
ington in less than five minutes, Ia distance
of 40 miles j and that the mail which now
is twelve hours passing between Washing
ton and New York, could be transmitted by
the telegraph in two hours. To this effect
select Committee of the. Il. s. Senate, to
whom Mr.. Richardson's memorial was refer
red, have also reported. The Washington
"Star' describes Mr.. Richardson's model
as follows:
"The model "a tube) is twenty feet in
length, and is curved and bent purposely
so as to demonstrate that the channel through
which mail matter is to be conveyed need
not be straight, but can be adapted to ine-
qualities of ground. In illustrating by this
model, Mr.. r. attaches leathern minia-
ture mail bag to a plunger, which plunger
is fitted to the interior of the tube, and then
the air in the tube being exhausted-or par
TALLY so-by pump, and the mail bag be-
ing deposited in chamber at one end of
the table, is shot through to the other end,
by the atmospheric pressure from behind,
in scarcely appreciable space of time
The ringing of bell indicates the arrival
of the mali at the other end of the tube
The plunger goes forward without calcula-
BILE friction, and without Objectionable heat.
The engine, tender, and fuel, are stationa-
ry, and the power used to draw them and
their appurtenances is saved. The work
ing model is made of metal, but Mr.. Rich
ardson states that in larger one wood is q
more desirable material.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
Rags Wanted.

EEU GGlNS HARTY, at their Store on
n the corner of Main and Trade streets,
will buy cotton Rags, and give the highest
market price.
Charlotte, March 4, IS56.-1y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

q John V. Dobbin, Esq, formerly of
Fayetteville, has been appointed by the
President, a Purser in the Navy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

Ev DR.. Thomas E. Bond, Editor of the
New York Christian Advocate, died in that
city, on Friday last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

~ Have you made one happy heart to-
day! How calmly you can sleep on the
pillow-how sweetly sleep. In all this
world there is nothing so sweet as giving
comfort to the distressed, as getting sun
ray into gloomy heart. Children of sor-
row meet us wherever we turn there is not
a moment that tears are not shed and signs
uttered. Yet how many of those sighs are
caused by our own thoughtlessness How
many a daughter wrings the very soul of a
fond mother by acts of ingratitude. How
many brothers and sisters meet to vex and
iniure each other, making wounds that no
human heart can heal. All! if each one
worked upon this maxim day by day-strive
to make some heart happy-jealousy, re-
venge, madness and hatred. with their kim
dred associates, would forever leave the
earth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

H A Bill has passed the Legislature of
Virginia, establishing the county of Calhoun
out of part of the county of Gilmer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

A Russo Chinese hog, weighing 400
lbs, is on exhibition in Cincinnati. He grew
in Clinton county, Ohio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

MARRIAGE AND DEATH.-Mr. Anderson
II. PEBBLES died in Tarboro', Edgecombe
county, n. c., on Saturday week, of brain
fever. About eight or ten days previous,
he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ann
Cherry, daughter of Cader Cherry, decd :;
on the following Tuesday he was taken sick
and died on Saturday, at the early age of
27 wears. Mr.. =. was native of Warren
county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
w ines.

Madeira Port, Malaga, Sherry, and Teneriffe, OF
a superior quality, can always be found at the
Eagle Saloon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
PEE. Goodwin d Cos Brandy

\ superior article for medical purposes for sale at
the Eagle Saloon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25

Pinett's Old Castilian Brandy
Vintage of ISIS, at the Eagle Saloon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-03-25
Puff! Puff! Puff!

We have no allusiOn TO n newspaper puff, but
to a puff ~ is puff, on n genuine imported CI-
rar-Such aS You can find at the Eagle Saloon.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-26
Fillmore Need. DO nsfenre.

Under thi- caption the Racigh Register addresses s
following suggestions the Wing aud American speaker.
10 the present canvass which should be needed by Ill
The policy in any contest to carry the into AZ
rca old Books black record furnishes supple material.
Tor the Fillmore Orators and there IS consequently nc
sssy for ws.tng lime IN defending their candidate fo
trul, enough, he needs no defence
Onr American speakers should constantly in mind
thar H. not necessary 20 into any defence ~ hilrt
Flmorc before the people The reckless Sag NIGHT spes
kegs eho charge him sith "ee oism" and abolition
I'm" know they are slsndering him when they do
they believe the charge themselves-snd the tu
hearted people laugh their ISLANDERS t. scorDi The masse
reasrd ur Fillmore in his true colors they ESow him u
be she curc-t Of hi time; they know him 10 y
dru CONGREGATIONAL conservative man, who would brol
anything an every thing 90 preserve the Union ad pro
test ~. tights ~ ~ ecOus u H. therefore, not ncce-
sart CO.. spcskers spend sny ~ their TINE w de
icpdne him. but they shoud dcvote themselves unreser
vedl, the dr-cu-sion 81 ANeEIcsS PRINCIPLES which
are hcsr spprvvcd BY tbresOurtbs Of the American
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-26
The Grave Of philiu PendIeton Cooke

correspondent Of the Petersburg Express, writing
from Clarke county, thus mentions visit the Grave
the amened poet Of the Valley in the Churchyard
Milwood;
"A lev PAGES distant discovered the tombstone OF
PHILIP PeHdstoH Cooke the author ui Florence Vane.
IL is Of white MARBLE with carving aud in front harp
wthout strings stands clearly from the surface
The emblem Is beautiful aud appropriate; and many ira
veefs have gaEed thOughtly upon the silent hsto
thus written in marble OF the past: Like Hdrdfha
mourning for his friend almost tempted
lie is dead the ctAni
He has gone from : forever
He has moved a li'iie
To the of al music
To the Of all singing
On that morning had CHANGED read some lines
Of Mr. John Thompson, the gifted and accomplished
editor OF the Messenger, aud they rang in
They spoke OF eni with all the warmth of friendship
all the exquisite melody OF poesy.
"One gifted child thou hsi-t who reached 10 vain
The prcpyon Of TIE Charming fame.
Twas his o - the columns pure and white
or marble and OF ranged chrys,lte-
The lnts oi ia per ihrlugh The golden rAies-
AiNs o. sld- - by the Ftt-s-
l. Ike Baiiur fairs Of the of rning
The hair Of DIN lustrously AIorning
IL .arly caugnt the pale. blu-, fearful glance
LameL,rd Cooki ~ all that could en-
Tothr chast= scholar and the faithful friend,
II all the -poii-r forced . .
In ihe calm virtues Of nfe Ike thine
Guild bd him turn his fatal dart aside,
Prom young Lycdas hou hadst not died.
Peace ~ the Poets shade His ashes
y thu sweet spot lac loved earth the best
The modest daisies from The slrfsr~ pcrpng
As from the sd where Florence TfRs lies sleeping
Perpetual requiem DER his sof rvF'osy -
Surely .f-ctiouate tIbute never paid by on,
poet another Like the weeping willows droopin.
the snowy marble and its harp With broker string.
the verses murnGr and sigh in their and musca
beauty.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-26
Judge Bates Speech.

We esteem IT rare happiness tO have had the opPOr
nifty Of hearing Judge Bates DISCOURSE Tuesday night
public afsirs With a marked preference for one OF
the parties OF the country he felt that the time not
one for party appeals, and spake SELDOM man
sPake before not Tor his party but for his country
Virgiuan by birth aud in feeling Ms.ourian by ado-
ton, by Interest aud in gtattude-he plead not for Vi
gnia tor Missouri, but Tor that Union which to lave
mainly contributed iorIu is the chief part Of the glory
Of the former and without which the mighty story Of Nis-
souri, Of her birth aud growth aud greatness would have
been tale untold
Prepared stand with his life il need be- by any man
il tie whole country in defence of the rights secured to
him by the Constitution, he denied alike 70 the South
10 the North any rights whatsoever under that n,tr
ment, AVID drowned Indignantly" taught bv the Father
Of his country, parties, North South claiming iO
their sections any such rghsas luory and fictitious
dangerous alike To the Union, to liberty to civilization
20 humanity it.eli.
Applying these general views 10 the question Of a.,
day be claimed Tor Congress the Toll power Of government
for acquired territory but like every other power accom-
panied with the obligation Justly aud in reicrenc,
TO the circumstances OF the county whic should b
applied. While, therefore, he no objection to th,
prohibition Ut .avery territories adapted to IT, D.,
exposed the folly aud injustice Of such prohibition &,
such suitable for II. employment We understoo,
him TO consider that ih, power had been exercised NJ
exhausted by Congress all the Territory OF the cOuuir
before the passage Of the Kansas Nebrasks bill aud 10
cribe what he conceived the unwe and unwarrantsbt
reopenng Of settled questions boy that b originated an
carried for personal aud party purposes the troubles Of IN
county. aud the dangers To which the Union s xpos,d
HE closing appeal in behalf Of the Union had every Fl,
ment Of the highest eloquence and touched with fespoi
sve sympathy the hearts Of al who heard IL.
We hope to lay this mastery cGottthis patriotic an
eloquent appcal-before the county.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-26
Tine FILLMORE Demonstration in Riebmons

We have thought of attempting description Of tn,
glorious aud imposing demonstration in this city on Mon
Jay md Tuesday Suffice it say that vas one OF tn,
largest and enthusiastic OF the people that
witnessed The speeches on the occasion, also
eloquent and powerful aud received With rap
turcu' applause.
We were glad to see so many of friends presen
from Petersburg Fredericksburg and the surrounding
counties; aud It'll rejiced to witness tn,
i,oundess enthu.ii.m which animated them We i,npof,
the Fillmore all the State to arouse and work II
good from till the election for the sake OF ID,
great cause in which they engaged
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-26

Tak Discvssios Bkrwkks hrssRs. Scorr AND CRAss.-
On TUESDAY evening thcsc no gcntlcmrn Phornr
Hall fr the purpose OF vndicatng the claims Of their
spective csnddates to the popular favor NJ. Crane led
OIL In speech OF hour and half Ia which he dealt
such blows upon the Democracy render the task
nance worthy of the and Of himself He spoke
OF Mr. Buchanan antecedents aud nomination and oil the
Democratic party aud PLATFORM In terms Of mered
demnstion We cannot give review oi his remsks We
only that he discharged the duty which dvoed
upon his In way TO give entire satisfaction to his iends
Ii able and eloquent speech which he delivered and
II drew down repested and loud applause.
Our old whispering friend fresh foreign residence
Ro G. Scott ESQ., late Consul to Rio Janciro rened an
address which occupied the time With Mr. Cranes lie
made desperate efforts repair the breaches made In the
walls OF his party by his opponents % but alter the smoke
cleared away the breaches sl there large
Mr. SCOTS thunder which, by the quite Toad
expected To hear IT, quite innocent Of effect
His praises Of Buchanan and his denunciations OF Fill
more alike ultra and empty; and although he
cheered frequently by his democratic hearers Is by
certain that s their hearts thes felt satisiac-
ton at the result OF the DISCUSSION. Mr. Scotis shire
old Lawyer and in his political dglsdiatios see the
genius OF his profession asserting its mastery. lie evil
IDENTITY pleads the bad in which he engaged he
would plead similar before jury-upor the round
principle Of saying all that his wits devise la behalf
This is game which he understsns and no play
cd boldly, but successfully, the other
night IL requires something than Mr.. Scots inge
nuity and eloquence 10 make the people heeabouts
live that black is white or white is black.
The discussion conducted in spirit OF and
good honor which added greatly To its interest and which
should be glad all similar occasions Each
nearly ~ O'Clock before the meeting dispersed-Pesers.
baTg Laiei.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-26

"JiH WArsoSs Boss On the pat tation Of James
Watso, near Port Gibson. Mississippi may he witnessed
an exhibition q memory that is truly remarkable. An
African gr shout fourteen years oi sge, the
same nlnc vhci heads tlis article II j. the Gus
tom 81 Watson TO give rewards for work aud during
the cotton picking the zach hand PICKS 4,
weighed twice per daynoon and night Tho gil stands
by the Overeer and listens the number of pounds an
nonnccd 10 each hand AND night the result v reported
With the utmost accuracy. Her repeatedly
put 70 the test by Watson aid others, who keep
rnenornndt during the wciyhlrg add DAY o. two
aef"stds she V cateciised and her memory found per
iect Mr. Watson works from sixty 70 seventy hands.