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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-01
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NAVAL STOREs-The dowuws ard tendency in Spirits Tur'
pen;iDe has been arrested under me 9tS6e tLssn $780,
Sic cash Crude nothing has been DONE the stock b light
and prices remain steady at IS - q 90 10 common hoa IS
afoa and deiy The medium aud fine qualities are fairly
inquired for and all offering command full prices Tar Is IN
Pitch is quet but steady at "a 30 S7i
OILS-Engish Linseed Is IN good supply and prices are
some dep ssed sales q 10 tuns al Soc cash American
/. In moderate request 20 the OCULAR trade at dSc m casks
and sOdslc in casks sud In bb Crude Whale continues m
good demand and prices are firmly maintained 'se. OF ~
ford &c and South Sea oil also there a. the same
price Refined Spring and Winter Besched selling slowly
but iiy 8dS5c in casks and In obs months CRUDE
Sperm touT report of which somewhat sbsud BY he
omission few lines of the types coniouadins win ned
ON continues very quiet and prices favor the buyer Lard
III inactive but there accumlating stock and prices
main firm l5d 5 20 cash and months for prime West
en- In Red has taken psce, understood
10 be lower prices but the full particulars have not trans
rired quote City at GOd6 cash. and saponlhed AZ o.
he cash and months Olive la. been in fair request sse'
of $40 pkgs 62 for quarts aud 81 s. - 6si tor pnt:
Some s. 600 10 Palm which il aud wanted Just arrived
sold months. CsmPhene selling at Sc and Burn
PR0VISIONs-The Pork market /. hardly firm; the de.
msHd good for Mess at slight abatement q Sc = Dbl Prime
and 70 SEA for Prime; other kinds unchanged
Beef buoyant and IN good request tor me rS1e ana f0
8 5O0 ~ for Rspaeked Chicago and CieNeiahd se sa
Sl75d Extra do. Prime Mess Beef a. IN request tnd
i quite T 81 sh 'n9P HS o ,' 81 bacon
scarce and ldl3c Cut Meats again better the
inquiry fair in part arrive sales q go hhds and tc+
Shoulder and dllc for Hams Lard IS steady and
a. request the arrivals light sales Of 80 bbls and ties at
d4ic and small lots from store at l4c Butter 10 IN better
supply and is heavy; sales Of Onto al 8d Re and state at
lSa25c Cheese plenty and quiet a; Ia for inferior 70
fair ard for good 10 prime Eggs ia demand AZ DC
y doz for Western, and l5c for fresh state
RIGA fair business dong fun prices sales OF 80 tcs
sGARS continue dull the sales 20 hhds Porto Rico
The all kinds on hand and at the time in 1856
ia as follows; -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-01

Since Jan l........ s IS 02s'o9 sSlSi,bS sSL+Sls7o
The following is comparative statement OF the
value of certain exports from the commencement Of
-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
HERE SHE GOES, THERE SHE GOES

The female individual, to whom we al
luded two weeks ago as having created
some excitement down in South Carolina in
consequence of being suspected as a CO.
operator with the abolitionists, arrived in
Charlotte on Thursday last, but failing to
procure place in which to lecture, she
pursued her journey towards Lincolnton.
We did not get glimpse of her, but under
stand that she travels alone, in her own
conveyance. Probably she heard of Thomp-
son: and as this is an eligible spot at which
n take the train on the y. CIR. R., it may
have occurred to her that il was far better
to s.push along, keep moving" than to have
her horse and wagon put up at auction and
the proceeds appropriated towards defray-
ing her expenses to that cline from
whose borne so many travellers return
Had she prolonged her stay in our town, we
feel confident that our young men are too
gallant not to have given her a call and as
sisted her in prosecuting her journey. 1t
is stated that she excludes females and Ed
;tors from her lectures walk in lemons
aiSd be squeezed"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
CANDIDATES.

The Democratic District Convention of
the sixth District which met in Winston
last week, nominated Alfred II. Scales,
Esq, for Congress. We hope the demo-
cracy of that District will make strong
pull this time and elect Mr. Scales by
triumphant vote. Hon. r. C. Puryear,
late member, has been r,,-nominated by the
Wing American Convention. Mr. Puryear
is a very clever man, but we earnestly de-
sire his defeat. No man who voted against
repeating odious restrictions ON the rights
of the southern people should be sent to
Congress from the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

TINE OF PAYING TAxEs.-On examina-
ton we find, to our surprise, that the late
Legislature changed the time of payment
of Merchants and some other taxes, from
the lst of April to the 1st of July.
1t would appear, also, to an unprofessiopal
reader, that the Legislature has reIinquished
three months tax, viz: from April to
July, on merchants and others who hereto =
fore paid taxes on the 1st of April. The
new law requires them to pay on the LIST
Of July the tax on their business for the
year preceding that day; and to take out
license to do certain kinds of business for
one year from the LIST day Of JuIy.-Nothing
is said, we believe, about theinterval between
the expiration of last years license, wiz: the
lst inst) and the lst of July next, when a
new license is to he obtained.-Fdyettevile
Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
MARRIED.

III Guilford county, Mr. VIM. S. Clark to Mis-.
Elizabeth A. Weatherly.
In Davidson county, ON the eth inst, I)r ON
Shemweli to Miss Sarah Thompson.
In Randolph county, on the I'd instant, Mi
Milton Breedloye to Miss Mary E. Pike.
In Ashe county, on the goth ult. DR.. Edmund
F. Foster to Miss Ellen G. Murchison. =
In Orange county on the 22d ult, MIR Bedford
NJ. Terry to Miss Elizabeth Riley.
In Robson county, on the 18th ult., Dugald
Currie to Miss Mary Brown.
In Lincoln county, Mr. James A. Campbell
of Charlotte, to Miss Jane N. Daily.
In Wilmington, on the 9TH inst, Mr. Anthony
Strasser to Miss Louise ohns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
REVEALS.

We are pleased to learn that revival
has been progressing in this town, i'll the
Baptist Church, under the pastoral care of
Rev Mr. Jones, who is assisted by the Rev.
Mr. Bradford of Virginia. Several persons
have manifested a desire to flee the wrath
to come by giving heed to things that per-
tain to righteousness.
We don't remember ever hearing of
as many religious revivals at any one time
as the present. In the Baptist Church at
Raleigh, it is stated, a revival has been pro-
guessing for some time; the Rev. Mr. Skin
ncr of that church is assisted by Rev. Mr.
Prtchard, of Wilmington, and Rev. Mr.
SYingate of Wake Forest College.
In Petersburg. Va. daily services have
been continued for some weeks past in the
Methodist Church, and religious influences
have spread over the whole city. The Ex-
press states that the high and low, rich
and poor are forsaking their sins and bow
ing at the altar for prayer.
In Sumter, S. c., revival is also pro-
crossing with gratifying results.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
RAILROAD CONVENTION

The friends of the Cheraw and Coal Fields
Railroad held Convention in Cheraw, S.
Carolina, on the LIST instant. II. w. Har-
rington, of Richmond county, presided
Delegates were in attendance from Mont
gomery, Richmond, Moore and Chatham
counties, n. c., to the number of 81, and
from Darlington, Marlboro and Chesterfield
Districts, S. c., to the number CT Sc.
The Convention was addressed by M. @.
Waddel, j. Morrison, Jas. Powell and S.
III. Christian, urging the Importance of &C
cepting the charter, and explaining its pro-
visions.
The committee on business, through their
Chairman, NJ. @. Waddell, made a report
setting forth the Importance of building this
Road to the Coal Fields on Deep River in
Chatham county, N. c. The Report states
that not less than 100000 have been in
vested in coal lands, and that the highest
price as yet paid for this sort of land, per
acre. is only $685. 1t urges the advantages
of the Road and directs that the route be
surveyed and subscription books opened
along the line as early as possible. A COM
mittee was appointed to visit Charleston
and represent to the citizens of that city the
great advantages that will accrue to them
from this Road if built.
A warm feeling was manifested for the
success of the work, and we think extra ex-
ertions will be made to accomplish it. The
people along the line in n orth Carolina seem
to be fully aroused Oh the matter, and are
pursuing their cherished object with zeal
OnSnpSS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
APPROXIMATIONS WANTED.

Those persons in this place and vicinity
who caught the Kansas fever under the
preaching of "Col. j. w. White" and who
sold out their earthly possessions" for the
purpose of emigrating to that far-famed
territory, are anxious to know what has be-
come of Mr.. White, who was to have been
here ON the 10th for the purpose of leading
them ON their journey to the promised land.
1t is said he offered to bear their expenses
there for the laudable purpose of assisting
in making it slave State! Some people are
beginning to think that White is one grand
humbug.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
Columbia Car Factory and
Machine Works,

COLUMBIA, ,. ", April oth, 1891.
PROPOSALS are invited until the 10Th inst
for the delivery at Davidson College, n. c., O
one thousand four hundred perches 140G1 Rub
BILE Rock for foundation of Improvements TO saic
College. --
Also, for one thousand two hundred 1920,
feet of Rock for asher work.
Also, for one thousand seven hundred (l700)
feet cut Stone, for Betting OF water table and
window siils.
Also, for fifteen thousand Q5,0oo) bushels
Lime.
Also, for one thousand 10000 loads Sand.
Proposals will also be received until the Isl
Of Nav for the delivery as above, of one and a
half miIlions of BRICK in all Of this year
Proposals must be addressed to J: n. Scofeld
Agent, at Davidson College. n. c., who will
give all necessary information. Material to be
such as specified by the Architect and subject
to his approval or rejection.
Payments made monthly through the Bank Oh
I'm jim. ROBERTSON & co.
Salisbury Banner copy one month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
DIED.,

In Rowan county, on the morning Of the I'll
instant, Mr. Moses III. Overman, formerly u
Pasquotank county, aged 43 years.
In Iredell county, on the Oath uit. Mr. j. s. o
Byers, son of Smith Byers, Esq, aged about IS
In Rowan county, on the 4th inst, Thomas
Watt. aged % years. Also, Mr. James Thoma
son, aged about 80 years. Also, MIR Moses l.
Brown, aged about so years.
In Mecklenburg county. on oath ult., Mn
Ann Frew, aged about 20 years.
In Stanly county, on 18th Feb'y, Mrs Mary
Will, consort of r. NJ. Wall, Esq.
In Guilford county, 25d ult. Mrs Martha p
Reed, wife of Ansalem Reed, Esq, aged 36 years
In Darlington District, on the 2eth ult, Mrs
Catharine A. Excel, aged % years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

LYNCH LAW IN TEXAS.-The arrest of
bill Johnson" a desperate at Waco, Tex
as, after fierce resistance, has been noticed.
A Vigilance Committee, consisting of thirty
two members, was formed for the purpose
of inquring into the circumstances of his
arrest and his wounds. The latter, not
being deemed mortal, led the committee to
take active measures, as the next morning
the body of johnson was found suspended
from the platform in front of the jail, with
the top of his head shot off
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

REMARKS.--The receipts Of Cotton
during the past week have been quite lin
ited-sales effected full up to quotations.
Flourrecoipts small---dull at quoted figures.
Corn somewhat depressed but not quotably
lower. Wheat is wanted--the receipts
have been light. Peas scarce and wanted.
Butter much inquired for. Very few Sweet
Potatoes in markct-rrices fully sustained.
Owing to the busy season with the far
mers, trade has not been very brisk during
the week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

THE PRESIDENT OF THE y G RAILROAD.
With Mr.. Fisher, the President of the y.
c. Railroad. we are personally unacquainted,
but we have travelled the road enough to see,
and learn from reliable sources, the energetic
manner in which he superintends the in
tereSts of the Company and the efforts made
0y him 70 satisfy the public generally ; and
we cannot see the justice in the frequent
attacks on that gentleman by newspaper
writer's. Sometimes we see complaint made
against him that he employs negroes instead
Of white men; and then some Gisappoint-
ed place seeker growls because he was I'M
successful: some one loses a carpet bag, or
some one else has package delayed, and
forthwith murmur against the President
of the Road is heard.
We see by the Rinston Advocate of the
9th inst. that some writer has been trying
to ridicule Mr.. Fisher because he 1.-THE writer)
has not received answers to letters address
ed to him, or some other attention. With
the matter about which he complains We
know nothing, but this much we do know,
that it would be we'll for eomplainers to re
member before publishing their grievances,
If any they have, that it is not possible for
any man to be perfect, and also that the
duties of the Presidency of the n. C. Road
are more burdensome than those of any
other road in the State-the Road being
DOB miles long-and, that it is next to i'm
possible for him to succeed in giving COM
Plete satisfaction. We do not believe that
the services of another man can be secured
who would do the work better, or give it
more attention, than does Mr.. Fisher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

Office Court ofEquity-C2edreLGnd County.
NOTICE is hereby given that, i. Durham and
wife Ann, Jacob Carroll and wife Sarah, u. ID.
Durham and wife Elizabeth. John Cline and wife
Lucinda, Thompson Evans, Thomas Evans. and
Louis Evans non reside nts of this State, be and
appear before me at my Office IN Shelby, on Mon
dav the FIRST day of June next, then and there to
file their several and respective claims TO tho
money arising from the sale Of the lands Of Jesse
Evans. deed, late Of Rutherford, nov Cleaye-
land county: that their several claims may be IT,
ported to the next term Of tie Court of Equity for
Cleaveland county. to be held at the Court-IlOuso
in shelby, on the ] lib Monday after the 4th Mon
day in March, A. D., 1857, for the further ordrus
of the Court BY order of the Court of Equity for
CIeaveland county, NC, 18th Monday after tho
4th Monday in September, 1856.
THOS. WILLIAMS, C. & NJ. r.
Shelby. North Carolina.
Aprii 7, 1s57-40-6w Prs fee So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA
Confirmation Of Hdlker's late Uictories.-We
from Major General Henningscn, in his own
handwriting. addressed to persons in this
city, dated at Rivas, March 10, confirming,
in every essential fact, the recent victories
obtained by Walker and his troops over
the Costa Rican allies. Ofthe truth of this
there can be no doubt. Henningsen states
that in battle 400 of the allies were killed,
and about so of his own troops. The bat
tie lasted ten hours, ending in the utter de-
feat of the enemy. In Il few weeks Walker
and Henningsen are confident of clearing
the country of the Costa Ricans.--Neac
York Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

COMMENCEMENT ADDREss.-Henry w.
Miller, Esq, of Raleigh, will deliver the
Address before the two Literary Societies
at Chapel Hill, at the ensuing Commence
ment.
The Hon. Warren Winslow, of Fayette-
vile, will deliver the Address before the
Alumni.
From the known ability of the two gen
tlemen above named, the public may expect
Intellectual treats.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
FOR SALE.

l will positively sell on Tuesday of April
Court next, at the Court House. the Store
and Lots on Trade street, near. to the Court
House, formerly owned by VIM. w. Elms.
Also his interest in the Dunn Mine and
several other Mines, and several unimprov-
ed Lots in the Western part of the Town.
Terms made known on day of Sale.
G.. w. CALDWELL.
April 14th, 1857 3t.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Niagara. with Liverpool
dates to the 28th March, has arrived.
The English elections are favorable to
the Government.
Russia has reduced her tariff one-haf on
cotton and woollen goods.
The Emperor of China disavows the pro-
ceedings of the Governor of Canton.
A battle has taken place between the
Persian and British cavalry, at Bushire.-
The former were routed.
The Persian insurgents at Bhurdistan,
had seized the Shah's uncle, and threaten
ed his death unless he is ransomed.
1t is reported that England has ceded to
France the long wood house and Napoleon's
tomb at St. Helena.
The Spanish Government eontemplates a
submarine telegraph between Cuba and
the United States
The first division of the fleet for the in
vasion of Mexico, would sail about the 2eth
of March for Havana.
LIVERPOOL, March 2S.-Cotton is quiet.
Inferior qualities have declined quarter
pence. Flour is dull, and has declined Is.
during the week. Wheat has declined I'd.
Corn is very dull and has declined I'd. to Is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

The LEATHER TRADE.-There is great
complaint ofthe high price ofleather through
out the United States. The same is the
case, we see, i'll England. The boot and
shoe makers of London, recently held a
meeting, and after declaring that the price
of leather is from fifty to eighty per cent.
(many estimating it at even higher figure
than that) more than it was year ago, re-
solved to advance the price of their manu-
features
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

HARK FROM THE HoLLOw.-The Green's
boro Patriot calls the Democratic party the
"Anti-American" party. Come, Mr. Pa
triot, say what you mean, and mean what
you say. Remember that you will have to
account for every idle word.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

At the recent election in Connecticut for
members of Congress and members of the
Legislature, the National Democrats gained
two members of Congress. The Legislature
is black Republican. The popular MAORI
ty against the democrats has been greatly
reduced.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

New IDEA.-Two candidates for the
Legislature in Virginia have avowed that
they are in favor of selling the Free Ne
groes to pay the State debt. and therefore
affirm that they are just the boys to go to
the General Assembly,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

wLast week the weather was very cold.
On Tuesday morning we had ice half an
inch thick Fruit has been killed, the far
mers say, and we may bid farewell to
peach pies, &c. Winter fingers in the
lap of Spring like John Dean in the arms
of his adorable Mary Ann, daughter of old
Boxer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

ENGLAND, FRANCE AND CHINA.-A Paris
letter says it is now certain that England
and France have agreed to act jointly in
the China affair. France will furnish twenty
thousand troops against England superior
naval force ; and England allows France to
introduce clause into the arrangements in
favor of the Catholic religion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

IL Hon. T. L. Clingman made short
talk to the people on Tuesday last, an
nouncing himself a candidate for re-clec-
ton. No opponent has yet been announc-
ed.-AsherWe NescS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
Christian Association.

1t is requested that the young gentlemen of
Charlotte, of all denominations, will meet in the
Court House on Tuesday evening, 21st, at Z
O'Clock, for the purpose of forming Young
Mems Christian Association.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

At the same time and place l will sell one un
finished STEAM ENGINE, and large lot o
Blacksmiths Tools, levied on TO satisfy an exc
cution in my hands against S. j. Perry in favo
of T. w. Ahrens.
S. A. HARRIS, Deputy Sheriff.
April IA, 1857. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

VIM III. DYER-Dear Sir: have used two bot
ties of Prof Woods Hair Restorative, and can
truly say it Is the gfeaiest discovery OF the age for
restoring and changing the Hair. Before using
il / was as gray as man of seventy. My haiI
has now attained its original color. You can
recommend it to the world without the least fear,
"a nv case was one OF the worst kind.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

EGGs.-Charlotte is the greatest market
for eggs in the State. Old Grimes spcck-
led hen must certainly have settled all her
little chicks in the vicinity of our ancient
and honorable borough, Judging from the
quantity of eggs coming in. Down at Maj
Kerr's they have the embryos Of future
generations fried, poached and boiled, for
breakfast, dinner, and for dinner and break
fast. On one occasion "Jeems'' gorged
himself to such an extent that at night he
was awakened from his slumbcrs by the
horrid dream that young Shanghai reost-
er was picking at his liver. He declares
he won't eat any more eggs. We hope not.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14
MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE.

On Monday the 9th inst. another explO
sion took place in the Coal Mines at Egypt,
Chatham county, n. c., causing the death
of five men, viz: Robt. Dunn, superintend
ent, Geo. Lewis, James Burn, Daniel Hays,
and Michael Mccormick. At the last ic =
count none Of the bodies had been recover
ed. The cause of the explosion is unknown
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

EF-- The Rev. James Mcdaniel of Fay
etteviiIe. will deliver the Nalcdntorv Ser
mon before the Students of the United
Baptist Institute, TaylorsviIle, n. c., on
Thursday the 4th Of June next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

~ The Western Democrat reaches US
so regularly irregular or irregular!y regular
that we are regularly posed to know what
has become of the two last numbers, What
is the matter, Sir William! Wherein hath
thy servant offended his lordl-FdyetteUIL
CdrotiRtaR.
Let not thy spirit be troubled or diSquiet-
ed within thee-thou hast done no wrong
that fears should cause thy heart TO throb
or thy corns to ache Unpublished edi-
ton fMr Shakspeare.J The Democrat
reaches others in Fayetteville regularly.
and we cannot understand why it don't
reach our friend of the Carolinian. Pro-
badly he has some dear friend who bOrrows
his exchanges before he gets an opportunity
TO see them. If you catch anybody steal
ing ''our" mountain thunder just ram him
into one of those "sink holes" in the corpo-
ration ditch, and if he survives that, let
him be made to walk through "Scotch
town or 80 Maiden Lane ON some dark
night and stand chance of being gored by
the ''town bull" first sending US lock of
his hair carefully folded in a copy of the
American Organ" the next greatest
nuisance in the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-14

y They have introduced new amuse-
ment at Albany, N. Y, 1.-THE place where
all the hum6ugs originate.} 1t is called
Riding the Elephant Two gentlemen
stoop down on hands and knees, pillows and
blankets are piled on their backs for saddles
proper appendages are attached to re-
present the crittur-a lady is placed upon
the sadie and carried around the room
Wehave ''seen the elephant" and now who
will ride himl We bespeak place as 'ele-
phant,' IN propria persona. oh! for a
spot in some sequestered dale where the
briars and thistles won't grow" but where
all can crawl on their hands and knees, and
thus like an elephant 60! Hem