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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
From the Washington Union.
TIE NEXT HOUSE OF REPREsEN
TATIvES.

The impression enormously prevails TO
some extent, that the democracy have al
ready chosen a sufficient number of MEM
bers to insure majority in the next House
of Representatives. That such result is
most desirable, and that it is the duty OF
our friends to sustain the President of their
choice by working majority in Congress-
cannot be denied. The Senate is with US,
and the House will be, if, in the elections
yet to be held, all minor considerations are
thrown aside, and the true interests of the
country kept steadily in view. The cleo
ton of Mr. Buchanan was an unequivocal
triumph of truth over error, of reason over
fanaticism, and grave assurance of stability
and permanency to the Union. 1t was not,
as some idly asserted, ''truce'' or res
pite;'' but a solid, substantial victory, CIV
ing peace and repose to the country, the
benefits of which will be enduring, if those
who achieved it stake no step backward"
The victory, however, will not be COM
plete, unless the democratic party finish the
work so nobly begun, and send majority
or gOOQ ana true men 10 lie 14ouSe VI AGeP-
resentatives.
That this may be done, we have no doubt.
Energy and determination. with harmony
of action, will put success beyond perad-
venture. 1t is certainly of the first impor-
lance that this great good should be &C
complisheG, for upon it in some measure
depend the usefulness and success of a
democratic administration. With an OPP
position majority in the House of Repre-
sentatives, the policy of the administration
will be baked and hampered and we'll dis
posed as such a majority may be, it has
the power, nevertheless, to check-mate, to
cripple and defeat The responsibility of
the government is then upon US, without
the power to discharge the trust with fdeli-
ty and exactness. Give the democratic
party, on the other hand, full control in
Congress. and all they have promised. and
all the country expects, will be fulfilled, in
wise, conservative, benefcent public pol
icy.
| That our friends in the States where ell
ections are yet to be held may fully under
stand how much must be done to give the
democracy the next House, we present two
tables. The first Classics the members
elect, politically, and the second states the
relative strength of the democrats and their
Opponents in the delegations as they were
returned to the last Congress:
| Members of Tbirty-fifth CONGRESS already
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
Whole number

It will thus be seen that to secure a ma
iority of the House, lis members, the Dem
ocrats must gain seven members over their
strength in the last House in the States
named in our second table. Political cal
culations are not always of reliable char
acter; but still, with the light furnished by
the Presidential election, we think an esti-
mate may be made which actual results will,
in the main, justify.
Commencing with one side of the House,
we are quite confident that the Democrats
will gain members in the following States (:
One member in Virginia, one in Alabama,
one in Mississippi, two in Kentucky, one
in Tennessee, one in Texas, and one in
Missouri gain in all of eight. Each of
the districts claimed gave decisive major
ity for Mr. Buchanan, and can and should
do as we'll again. Besides these gains, we
should gain two in North Carolina, one in
Georgia, and one in Tennessee. Mr. Buch.
anan carried both of the North Carolina
claimed districts by handsome maiorities.
and the Georgia and Tennessee districts
by a few votes only. If our friends put
forward their best men. they may secure
two of the four, if not the four, districts we
have indicated. There is, then, strong
probability that we shall gain ten, perhaps,
twelve, members in the elections which are
to come off during the next summer and
autumn.
The brunt of the battle is with the demo-
cracy of Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee,
North Carolina, and Alabama. They can
either save or sacrifice, and with them.
bold, unselfsh. and true, whenever princi-
pies are at stake or duty points the way,
there is safety and success. We have an
abiding faith that they will bear aloft our
good old banner once more in triumph: and
that Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Louis
lana, Texas, and Missouri will contribute
their voice to swell the general rejoicing.-
The North has done well-better than was
anticipated-and promise more for the fu-
ture. The South has never faltered let
the South stand firm now Let the Sontb
vote for members of Congress as the South
voted in November last, and all will be well.
Zone vacancy, caused by the resignation
of James S. Green. subsequently elected to
the Senate. Francis P. Blair, who was
elected as Democrat, is generally classed
with the Opposition, because of his well
known views on the slavery question.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24

An indoent friend assures us that his
wife looks like wigwam, and he feared
had the French Empress gone ON expanding,
that, although he has farm of ten acres
he would have been prosecuted for his wife's
trespassing upon his neighbor's ground!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
NOTICE..

The Board of Superintendents of Common
Schools will meet at the County Court Clerk S
Office, in Charlotte, on the Sd Monday in April
to transact business which will be before the
Board.
The citizens of Mecklenburg will take notice
that, according to Act of Assembly, they are re-
CURED to hold election in the different School
Districts, on the LIST Saturday in April, to elect
three suitable persons to act as Committeeman
in their District for the ensuing year, and report
the same to J. P. ROSS, G. =. S. C. S.,
for Mecklenburg County
March 18th. 1857 Syst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24

THE Sinking Fund consists of all the divi-
dends on the stock of the State in the North
Carolina Railroad, the Raleigh and CASTOR
Railroad, and in all other railroads built or
being built, all Plankrosds, Turnpike roads
and Navigation Companies, not otherwise
appropriated. and all excess of revenue.
collected under revenue laws after paying
the annual charge upon the Treasury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24

o. We have heard of some Astonishing
cures being made by Prof. De Grath's Elec-
trio Oil. 1t seems to act on the diseased
parts with remarkable effect and in a short
space of time health regains it's sway. 1t can
be had of the agent here, DR.. H M Pritchard.
See advertisement in another column.
March 10. 2m.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
TEE NEW SENATE.

The following is list of the members
who viii compose the United States Senate
for the next two years:
President. John C. Breckenridge.
Secretary ...-. Asbnry Dickens.
Democrats in Roman; Republicans in
small capitals; Americans in italic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24

Opened SCHOOL at her own residence,
ON Monday lhe I'D March.
TERMS:-From 81 to SIS per session OF
five months, according to the age and progress
of the pupil. No deduction will be made for
absence unless occasioned by sickness.
Charlotte, March 3, 1857. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
Tan Bark Wanted!

WE want to purchase 900 Cords of Tan Bark
for which we will pay the following prices, in
Cash, delivered at our Tan Yard, or at ei.Aer d
the Railroad depots at this place:
White OF Chestnut Oak Bark, 81 so per cord
Red or Black " 400
BOONE & co.
Charlotte, March 3, 1857. 35-2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA

H0lksr's Star in the Ascendant.
The Steamer Empire City, at New York,
brings news confirming the dispatches via
New Orleans of the success of Walkers
troops on the San Juan in Nicaragua. A
letter dated Greytown. Feb'y Goth, says ::
After the capture of the river boats the
other day Mr. Scott, the agent, with sur
prising speed and energy, prepared boat
(called the Rescue) and dispatching her up
the river; but from her not having return
ed. reasonable fears were entertained of her
having fallen into the hands of the Costa
Ricans, but which were dispelled by her
making her appearance.
On Sunday Q5th) news reached Grey
town that Walker had re-possessed himself
of Serapiqui. From inquiries I have made
of those here it would appear that on the
18th Walkers party attacked that place at
5 A. NJ, with force of 200 men and two
nine pounders, the Costa Ricans holding
on till about the same time the following
day, when they evacuated, and Walkers
people took possession, after sustaining a
loss of two men killed and three wounded.
From statement of prisoner in the hos
pital, it appears the Costa Ricans had loss
of IL killed and 90 wounded. The Rescue
above referred to. confirmed the Serapioui
accounts, and brought further news of the
fall of Castillo into the hands of Walkers
party on Monday. with loss of killed
and 20 wounded. 1t is stated that the Costa
Ricans lost no fewer than thirty-two killed
and 90 wounded. Some of the accounts
say many more. They also re-possessed
themselves of the j. n. Scott, but her ma
chinery had been so much injured that they
were unable to bring her down till repairs
are effected.
SETTLED.-By the intervention of friends,
the personal difficulty between Mr.. Toombs,
of Georgia, and Mr.. Davis, of Missis-
sippi, both now Senators. has been
adjusted, and the parties have agreed that
all past controversy shall be no more re-
garded, and that when they meet s.they
shall receive. speak to, and treat each other
asis common among gentlemen" Senators
Batter, Crittenden, Rusk and Mason effect
ed the settlement of the difficulty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
NEGROES FOR SALE.

WILL sell at the residence of WILSON
l. ARCHER, on Tuesday the 3lst instant,
8 NEGRO MEM.
to-wit: BURREL, SHAD, and JIM, the prop
erty Of the late Stephen Archer, decd; sold for
division amongst said Areher's children.
~ A credit of six months will be given -
bond and good security required
E. B. d. SLOAN. Admir-,
with the Will annexed
March 18th, 1857. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
HORSE POWERS,
THR EsHING MACHINES. sc.

The subscribers still continue to manufacture
their Premium Horse Powers and Threshers,
three different sizes:-Two, -Four, and Six Horse
Power, with either Wrought or Cast Iron Cylin-
ders; they also furnish Straw Carriers or Separa-
tors, when wanted; and will in a short time be
prepared to furnish Thresher and Winnower
combined, which effectually separates Wheat,
Straw, and Chaff from each other The proprie-
tors are all practical Mechanics and have been
engaged in building Machines for the last ten
or fifteen years. and willing to rest their claim
for patronage on the merits of their work Those
in want ofMachines, or anything in our line, will
please send in their orders early as our motto is
first come first served" Address
STAFFORD DIXON e. CO.
Snow Campo. O., Alamance Co., N. c.
March IA, 1857. 37-6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24

Political complexion of the Delegation of
States in the Thirty-fourth Congress, in
which elections are yet to be held:
Democrats. Opposition
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
FOR SALE
The subscriber offers for sale the situs
ton known as
kINNJR~sA- uM-Hu &c

ton known as
"White Hail."
In the Steele Creek neigh6oyhood,
Directly on the main road leading from
Charlotte to Yorkville, seven and d hall
miles from the former place and about -four
miles from the Charlotte and S. c. Railroad
The tract contains FOUR HUNDRED
AND FORTY ACRES, of which about
one fourth is uncleared, the remainder near
ly all under fence, and mostly in q COED
state of cultivation. The fences are in good
repair and the buildings second to none 10
the country. The Steele Greek lands are
noted for their fertility, and this place ranks
among the best. There are four churches
a fourishing Male Academy, and female
school within convenient distances.
The community is unsurpassed in the
general intelligence. public spirit, high
toned morality, and social qualities Of it,
citizens.
Persons wishing to purchase will apply
to NJ. N. Hart, Esq. to w. s. Prather on
the premises, or to the subscriber in the in
mediate neigbborhood.
An indulgence of one, two, and thrs'
ears will be given.
j. B. WATT.
March 8, 1857. 3m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
SYERIrF'S SALE.

WDY VIRTUE of an execution issued out OF the
hp District Court of the SIKH judicial District IN
and for the County of Sacramento end state OF Cali
fornia to me directed and delivered. commanding me
to make the sum of seventy five sixty one hnndredths
dollars costs Of suit, and all accrung costs on SAID
writ wherein q NJ. a. taiiey are pialhlliIs ana
Jesse Elder Il &. A. Walter are defendants, | nave
levied upon aud shall expose at public sale to the
highest bidder for cash un the 23ih day of August,
A. ID. 1857. at the hour of O'Clock u NJ all the
right title and interest of G. A. Walter one o the
drfendnnts above named. in and to The following
property. to witt the one Hniivided fifth interest in
and to the Union Claim. being 300 feet front by 800
feet deep said claim is situaied near The reservoir
back of the town of Lynchburg in Butte County Cal
itornia Also all the tools and sIuices belonging To
or in arywise appertaining unto said claim.
The above sale to AXE place M the court House
door IN the town OroviIle county and state aforesaid
Dated August 3, 1857
p. FREER Sheriff Butte County
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
LEGAL NOTICES.

and endorsement Of certain warrants and prUhibit.
ing he payment Of the same" approved January 3Oth
A. D. 1855. warrants which have been specifically
adudged illegal by any Court, and all said warrants
specified In the last mentioned Act Sre hereby eX.
pressy excluded nom all the benefits ard provisions
of this Aci. Third Just Or legal claims against the
State accrued prior TO January lst 1857 and which
may be allowed and audited by Act OF the Legislature.
And if the Treasurer of State shall wilinlly issue
bonds upon claims not herein specified receivable
it shall be deemed mis1emeanor aud shall he pun
ished provided in section oithls Act, and such
bond shall be void.
Sec. IL. The claims specified in this Act may be re-
ceived for funding. and honds therefor may be issued
prior 10 the first day oi January. 1850 but not alter
wards: ana all claims not presented for funding pr
or 10 that time, are excluded Om the provisions Of
this Act, and such blank bonds prepared under the
provisions of this Act shall then remain on hand
shall be Destroyed in the paesence of the GOVERNOR
Comptroller and Treasurer.
Sec 49, This Act shah lake effect on The first day Of
November. A. d. 1857, rs 80 all IFS provisions except
those relating to, and necessary tor MS SUBMISSION 10
the people, and for re,nrning. canvass'ng ana pro
claiming the Votes-whch shall take euecl lihileui-
atey. .
Sec II This act shaf be submitted tothe people of
the State for their ratification, AZ the next general
election, to be holden on the hrsi ednesuy Oh sep
temher A. D. 1851 and the qualified electors ot this
State shalt AT said election. ON their ballots Tor STATE
officers. for against This Act; those Vo0 Tor
the same shall write or have printed on their oalols,
the words ''Pay the Deb;" and those voting against
the same shall write or have printed on helr oaots
the words "Repudiate the Debt"
Sec Is The votes cHst for and against THIS ACT,
shall he counted. returned and canvassed. and de"
cared in the same manner and subject to the same
rules as votes tor the Treasurer OF stale, ana II
appear that majority OF all the votes cast Tor or
against this law us aforesaid or in favor OF THIS Act
then the same shall have effect as hereinbetore pro
yided and shall be irrepeaable until the interest Oi
lhe liabilities herein created shall be paid and dis
charged. aud The Governor shall make proclamation
thereof; but if majority OF the votes so cast are
against this Act, then the same shall become VOID
Sec I6 II shall be the duty of the Secretary of
State TO have this Act published in one newspaper
in each judicial District of This State, II one be pup
lished therein for three months next proceeding the
general election to be holden upon The first Welnes-
day of September next, Tor which publication no
greater allowance shall be made than the rates al
lowed by law to the state Printer.
Approved April 2Sth. 1851
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
cyTE2Trv'S SALE


TNY VIRTUE of three executions issued ont Of
D the District Court OF the Ninth judicial District
in and for Butte County aud state OF Cniiiornih. In
me directed aud delivered, commanding me to make
the SUN If seven hundred and ninety two twenty Ave
one hundredlhs dollars with interest on sad sum
from ,hc 2gh day OF February \. d. e5l. at the rate
of ten per cent per annum until paid and the further
sum of twenty nine 30 one hundredihs dollars COSTS
of suit and all Iccruing costs on SAID writ wltrfrtt
Jos Gluckauf is plaintiff, and Jas. 4. Murray and
- Jones are defendants. And the further sum oi
five hundred and thirty eight, one hundredihs dot
lars and the sum OF fity Nv" go one hnndredhs DOL
mrs costs Of SUIT it hll accrGng costs o suit and all
accruing costs on said writ wherein J. spear -
plnntitf and j. A. Murray and Jones are defend
ants and the further OF nine hundred and sixty
nine sixty three one hundredhs dollars and the sum
OF thitty nIne ffly one hundredns dollars costs ot
suit and Hll accru,rg costs ON said writ wherein
TreadWen X Co are Plaintiffs and jas Z Murray and
Juucs are defendants. have levied upon aud shal
eXpose nj public sale 10 the highest Bidder Tor c'l~h,
on the 18th day OF August ID. 1851 nj TN" hour o
o'clock F. all oi the right lille and 'hlerrsi OF Jas
A. Murray and -- Jones or eilhrr ut them IN aud To
Gry shares Of stock more or less, ~ the E;dWri
Bridge Company doing business in B,dwei's Bar,
Butte County and state OF allfornla The above
sale to take place at the Court House Coor ia the
town of Orovllle county and state aiores' id.
p FKEER,
Oroville July 90, 1851. Sheriff Butte County.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
Wolfe's Scheidam Aromati,
SCHNAPPS.

Which aduIteraIed compo nds intended to sell in
California against my genuine article.
My object is to announce that have recently es>
tablished an AGENCY IN SAN FRANCISCO for
supplying the State and Oregon with my Schnapps,
and that hereafter will always keep said agency
supplied with large stock; 81 that respectable drug
gsls and liquor dealers throughout Calilornia
can always supply themselves at a regular price,
merely enough over the New York price to cover
cost Of freight and charges; thus avoiding compla mt
as heretofore of occasional scarcity and extreme
high price.
1t is now many years since ! first imported these
Schnapps from the celebrated old distillery at Sche
dam, Holland, in which | am interested. II is now
conceded that no Gin was ever imported into this
country which has approached my schnapps in re-
gard to PURITY, HEALTHFULNESS, and EX-
QUISITE AROMA or flavor. This claim. and for
proof point to their universal popularity and the inn
nense and increasing consumption 10y all classes,
north and south, east and west comprising the TEN
perance people, medical faculty, &C.. to such an ex-
tent that my establishment, packing the enormous
quantity of 900 bottles per day, is barely able TO I'LL
its orders
Also, the Wolfe's Schnapps have been analyzed
by the most celebrated Chemists Drs. Mott and
Deck, of New York, and others, who all testify that
itheV are
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
Bridge and Ferry Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given. fhEt the undersigned
" will apply TO ,he Board OF supervisors IN and
for Butte County at the August term thereof ID 1854
for License to run Ferry and erect Bridge across
the Middle Fork of Feather river few rods above It's
junction with the North Fork OF said river.
June Of 1857 SYN ESTER Z. SAVAGE.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
ScrOfula and Diseased Blood.

"DR. GUYSOTT'S improved Extract of Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparila" is IA true specific. The pro-
prelors have in their possession over one hundred
certificates of the most eXtraorGtsary cures effected
by 1t. We can setely say. Try is. 1t revives the
dropping constitution, eradicates all humors from
the Blood and by lis tonic properties restores the
invalid to life and vigor. AS spring and summer
medicine, it has no equal It's singulary elfacous
action on the blood, its strengthening and Wyliyln9
action on the system stands preeminantly above all
other Sarsaparias If you WA have the rose
brought back TO your cheehs clear. healthy and
transparent skin, and life and vgor mbued through
the system, take Guysott's Extract Of Yellow Dock
and Sarsaparilla 1t contains more of the pure
Honduras Sarsaparilla than AZ "4her preparation
extant, which is chemically com med with tla ex-
tract. of Yellow Dock and The Extract of Wild
Cherry thus making the remedy more thoroughly
efficient than any other SarsapArla before the pubs
hc At the same time it is Fg.scily free from oil
nnerel poisons, which caneG 10 said Of other Sar-
saparila compounds.
~" BE Jul and buy none but QuArT BOTTLES.
Soldby Druggists generally.
Cotton & McDermot, Agents for OrWille.
Park L. White. General Agents. and importers for
all valuable Patent Medicines, l32 Washington st.,
San Francisco. mylo-3m2p
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
TAX NJ oTI 9 E:
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

n HEREBY GIVE NOTICE. that lien has been
attached upon ALL REAL AND PERSONAL
pROpERTY within the corporate limits Of the town
of Oroyie, assessed for town taxes levied theron,
and hat such lien will continue TO pursue such prop
erty until relieved therefrom b. the full payment OF
such taxes. JESSE bEENE' MafsnAi'
iy29
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
FIume Lumber For Sale

,n,uE ,uNDERsIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE,
a NJ n very low figure, large quantity of FLU NE
LUMBER. and huming appertenances. comprising
planks posts, wheels, pumps. gudgeons, etc, beng
the building material of some two-ihlrds oi the oid
Von,ezu,na Mining CLAIM These materials which
can ne seen at the "Old Monezuma Claim" or ROCK
island can be purchased very cheap for cash, or on
credit with good security. Apply 10
LEVI THOMAS,
lime l6. 1857. Tiel6>lm1 On the premises.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-14
THE AMERICAN EXCHANGE
tFoRMERLY Wilson'S EXCHANGED
rs uP to tho Grade :
sansome ST., opposite the American Theatre,
SAN FRANCISCO,

MGR. BAILEY SARGENT, the proprietor of The
w American OateWilsons) Excl ange begs leave
to inform the travelling community that he has un-
,ieriaken the personal charge OF that house. lie
has made extensive alterations and Improvements.
and has renovated the house throughout, making il
the first hotel on the Pacific coast There have been
added to ne house a fine sitting room and dining
hail. ne~ly furnished In point of comfort and all
the convenences which modern hotel Keeping have
rends cd essential, the AMERICAN EXCHANGE
can compare tavorably with amy of the Atlantic
hotels The best talent has been employed la the
ysrious departments and the proprietor will set the
hest table the market affords. Prices To suit the
times. co.c,, :. ,.
The American Exchange COACH is always in
readiness to convey passengers 10 and from the house
to the landings, 10 any part OF the city, Tor 81
p b, SMITH has charge of the Coach. je3-Sm