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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

ssHM HOTEL, having Undergone an en-
.slES tire renovation, both i'll furniture and
Buildings, possessing in great degree the ad-
vantage of location, being on the corner of
Richardson and Blanding Streets. in full view
of Sidney Park and in the centre of business,
which makes it one of the mosG desirable loca-
tons in the city, is now open to the public
Gentlemen and Ladies visiting our beautiful city
will find ample accommodation at the American,
and the best that can be found in the Columbia
and Charleston markets.
Having secured the services of Mr.. s. DYKE,
formerly of the Congaree House, he will be hap
ply at all times to see his friends acquaintance
at the American.
The Stables connected with the House, togeth-
er with the Omnibusses and Carriages, will b.
run and continued as heretofore, by Mr.. John A.
Shell, who will have as good outfits may be
found III the city. He will be found ready at
any time to accommodate citizens and the travel
ing community with good and attentive drivers
at reasonable terms. His Omnibusses will be at
the different Depots in readiness to convey Pas
sengers to and from the American and Hunts
Hotel, or any section of the city. Persons wish
ing him to call for them will find states at either
ofthe Hotels, or at either of the Stables, on Lady
or Blanding Streets.
A. STERNES, Agent.
Columbia, May %. lm.
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State Of North Carolina,
UNION COUNTY.
irt of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Api

UNION COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Ssssions-APriI
Term, 1857.
Jacob G. Long VS. John Cuthbertson.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
that the defendant. John Cuihbertson, is not an
inhabitant OF this State, but resides beyond the
limits OF the SAME 1t is therefore ordered by
the Court, that publication be made for six weeks
in the Western Democrat, notifying the said DE-
PENDANT to be and appear at the next tenn OF this
Court, to be held for the county of Union. al the
Court House in Monroe, on the first Monday in
July next, then and there to plead, answer on d.
mur or judgment final will be entered against
him, and AN order of sale granted.
Witness, J. NJ. Stewart, Clerk of onr said
Court, at Office in Monroe the Jst Monday of
April, 1851 j. NJ. STEWART, Clerk.
May, 1857. 6t-47-(Pr's fee $6)
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The Columbia Times states that John
Caldwell, President of the South Carolina
Railroad, has voluntarily reinquished one
thousand dollars of his salary, and award
ed it to an officer of the road whoseservices
he deems too valuable to be retained at a
smaller price
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
TURNS OF FORTUNE.

A man, bare of cash and deserted by hope,
To end all his woes had recourse to a rope;
But while he was fixing the haItar, he found,
A very rich treasure concealed IN the ground.
New plans he perceived in his bosom TO rise,
The haltar he dropf, and made off with the prize
The miser, when scarcely the other had gone,
Came to search for the treasure, but found there
was nome.
So the wretch, after standing some moments
aghast,
Put his neck in the haltar and soon breathed
his last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

70 We have heard of some Astonishing
cures being made by Prof. De Grath's Flee
trio Oil. 1t seems 10 act on the diseased
parts with remarkable effect and in short
space of time health regains its sway. 1t can
be had of the agent here. DR. H M PTitchard.
See advertisement in another column.
March 10. I'm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

o. 1t seems to be a great crime in the estma-
tiou of some people to correct erroneous reports
after they put in circulation. We would infer
SO from the manner in which the Petersburg Ex-
press and its Goldsboro' correspondent have
ed US in regard to our correction OF a wrong
statement made in the columns OF that paper. The
matter is a small one, and we only recur to it
again in consequence of some untruthful illusions
to the editor of this paper by the aforesaid Colds
boro' correspondent. That correspondent, in
letter to the Express, says: ESPECIALLY is he the
Editor OF the DemocraD severe on your humble
correspondent Neuse." We used no severely at
all towards that correspondent. We pronounced
his statement THAT the Presidents of the Charlotte
and Columbia, North Carolina and Raleigh ard
CASTOR Railroads had been to Washington for
the purpose of procuring the transportation of the
great Southern Mail" ERROR. (By the by, we
see that Mr. Fisher, President OF the n. c. Rail
road, publishes letter which susains our denial
of the statement OF the Goldsboro correspondent
The puere remarks of the aforesaid coIrespon-
dent about country editors thinking it the climax
ofexcellence to puff and heap iulsome praise upon
all railroads and railroad presidents for the con-
sheraton of favors and occasional free rides, is
rather contemplate. IT so happens that we have
never received any favors FREE RIDES from
railroad presidents-we have always paid our way
when travelling. We leave the tree riding to the
aforesaid correspondent; and he may do the prais-
ing and putting part with the expectation of hav-
ing no bills to pay at the hotels where he may
temporarily soiourn. Such little favors as this
make little country correspondents very "fusome"
sometimes.
We don't often notice anonymous writers. but
we think we can name and point out the Colds
boro correspondent if necessary. Ifhe has any
thing 10 say about our paper let him say it
through the columns of his paper at home, and
not send il off to Petersburg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
Eg We were gratifed to see in attend

ES We WtTe gTat11eu 10 see til atteHu-
ance on the celebration at this place, several
members of the Press. Mr. Burr, of the
Wilmington Herald, was here, also Mr.
Cannon of the Salisbury Banner, Mr. Bruner
of the Carolina Waterman, Mr. James OF
the Salisbury Herald, and Mr. John Spell
man of the Raleigh Standard office. Mr.
Hale of the Fayetteville Observer, was also
in attendance, and spent three - four days
among his numerous friends and acquaint-
auceS.
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DIED.,

In Wilmington, on the Doth instant, Mr. Miles
In Fayetteville, on the 18th instant, aged 81
years, Mrs Mary Ann, wife of M Henry Eram-
bert.
In Moore county. Mrs Nancy Cole, aged &c
years, leaving l05 living descendants, and %
deceased
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state of North Carolina,

UNIUN OUUN II. = =
Court Of Pleas and Quarter SeSSiOns--Aprit
Ferm, 1857
Joel Rushing US. Samuel Pounds.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court,
that the defendant, Samuel Pounds, is not a citi-
zen CT this State, but resides beyond the limits of
the same. 1t is therefore, ordered that publiea-
ton be made for six weeks in the Western Demo-
crat, notifying the said Samuel Ia be and appear
at the next Court of Pleas and Qn&fter Sessions,
to be held for the county of Union, ut the Count
House in Monroe, ON the first Monday of July
next, to plead, answer OF deinur, or final judg-
ment be taken against him and an order Of sale
granted.
Witness, J. NJ. Stewart, Clerk of our said
Court at Office in Monroe, the Ist Monday of
April, A. D., 1857.
J. N. STEWART, Clerk.
May, 1857. 6t-47-I PRS fee $61
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
~ The committee of arrangements

EH- The committee Of arrangements
acknowledge with pleasure the reception of
box of flowers and evergreens from the
ladies of Raleigh. We are happy to know
that they felt an interest in the goth of
May celebration. May they all be mothers
of patriots and statesmen.
Mr. Baker, of Columbia, placed on the
dinner table a beautiful boquet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
~ The arrangements at the Groy

" The arrangements at the Grove,
where-the Address was delivered on We'd
nesday, were not as suitable and conven-
lent as the Committee desired to have
them, but they were the best that could be
made under the circumstances. The speak
er's stand was enwreathed with beautiful
evergreens, and the words Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence, Goth May,
1875" (worked on with evergreens) cover
ed large canvass in the rear Of the Orator.
For these ornaments, and other valuable
assistance, the committees are indebted to
Mrs T. w. Dewey, and other ladies Of
Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

u At the May term of the County Court
of Guilford, the Magistrates of the county
passed resolutions appointing an Agent
g to purchase sufficiency of good sound
corn to supply the actual wants of the citi
zens of Guiford county," to be sold only
at price, for cash, that will cover expen-
SEES; said agent to have the use of the funds
and credit of the county to an amount not
exceeding $4,000 at any one time. The
Greensboro Patriot says that the object of
this movement is to protect the people
from spectators, and to compel those who
are holding back their corn, for exhorbitant
prices, to throw it into Market
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

u We anticipate our regular publication
day for the purpose of giving an early ac
count of the celebration proceedings.
~ Those exchanges to which we for
warded copy of an extra issued from this Office
on Friday morning, will please notice that we
have made some corrections in that portion of
the Goth of May proceedings relating to the
Dinner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

a(1@ THE REV DIR. HAWKS
49, will preach in the Court House on
tomorrow SUNDAY morning at 10 o'clock
THE REV. JAMES STACY will preach in
the afternoon, at the place, in aid Of the
Meckenburg County Bible Society.
Saturday NAV %, 1857. ...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

GLOOMY TINES IN TExAs.-The Peters
burg Express gives extracts from a letter
from a gentleman in Texas, showing that
the crop prospects in that State are very
discouraging. There were two frosts in
April and a hard freeze-corn has not
come up-and the drought is protracted.
Peach and shade trees in many places
have been entirely killed. Corn is now
worth 81 per bushel at Austin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
FRANCIS L. HAWKS, D. D., L. l.. D.

This distinguished gentleman is still in
Charlotte and will preach tomorrow (Sun-
dav) at the Court House. He is certainly
one Of the great men of the age, and i'm
presses all who form his acquaintance with
the superior order of his talent, his purity
of character and his patriotic and generous
impulses. His manners arc those of per
feet gentleman, dignifed but unostentatious,
making all feel free and easy in his presence
He leaves next week for the purpose of
attending the Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church at Salisbury on the 9th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

REMARKS..The receipts of Cotton
have been SO light that We scarcely know
what figures to quote, and we therefore
continue former quotations, which would
be fully sustained. Receipts of Corn light,
with slight advance in price. No change
to make in the price of Flour receipts
fair. Bacon-we advance quotations to
accord with sales. %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
~ On Tuesday night while two c

~ On Tuesday night while two or
three drunken men were making good
deal of noise in front Of Kerr's Hotel, the
Town Marshal proceeded to arrest them,
when one of them drew bowie knife and
inflicted slight wound upon a gentleman
who was acting under orders of the Mar
shall. There was no fight, or any general
row, as has been reported. The two per-
sons who were disturbing the peace We're
put in Jail and kept there till morning,
when they gave bail for their appearance
at Superior Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
THE MARKETS.
Charlotte, May 20, 1857.

. GTt should be borne in mind that the fol
lowing are Wholesale prices mostly. Wo
endcavor to keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for the fact
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

U Last week an error was made i'm the
name of one of the signers of the Mecklen-
burg Declaration. The name of Hezekiah
J. Balch was printed "Black" instead of
Balch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

SUIc1DE.-The Cheraw Gazette says: w.
Lewis, citizen of Arson county, n. c.,
committed suicide on Thursday last, by
shooting himself through the head. lie
had for some time been suffering from
mental alteration, and had before attempt
ed self destruction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

g We are indebted TO Messrs. Fulton
& Price. of the Wilmington Journal, for a
copy of the address of Joshua G.. Wright,
ESQ.,, delivered at the celebration of the
Battle of Moore's Greek Bridge, February
9th, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

INSANE AsYLUM-The Executive Com
mittee made their monthly visit to the
Asylum on Wednesday last, and found
every thing in good condition There are
now one hundred and fifteen patients in
the institution. They are all we'll cared
for. DIR. Fisher is progressing rapidly with
the water and gas works.-Rai. Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

COLUMBIA MARKET, May %.
The supply of cotton on sale at present is
SO light, it is very difficult to say what its
value is. Still we think it would freely COM
mand Ii to I34. and choice shade higher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

FAILURE OF ANOTHER F1LLIRUsTER En-
enthusiastically, All expedition was
raised in San Francisco to invade Sonora,
with view of separating that State from
the Mexican confederacy.; The expedition
went out with great flourish respecting its
proposed objects and its probable success
The enterprise appears to have been as un-
fortunate as Walkers invasion of that coun-
try, for the whole band have been attacked
and taken prisoners, and were shot at Cabo-
rea, in the State of Sonora, Republic of
Mexico, on the 9th instant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

PASS HIM RoUND.-We have received a
letter from Jonesboro, Ga, signed by two
gentlemen, enclosing the following article
from the Georgia Citizen" which they re-
quest US to publish:
"'Col. J. ". White, of Kansas.'-We
some weeks since published an article from
a North Carolina paper, giving a further
history Of this notorious individual. He
has now capped the climax of his meanness
by deserving his wife, to whom he was mar
ried some time last year. We take the
following from the Atlanta Intelligencer:
We are requested to make an inquiry
through our exchanges as to the where
abouts of Mr. White. His wife now atJones-
boro, Fayette county in this State, has not
heard from him or of him in nearly three
months, and being confined to sick bed in
a state of destitution, she is DESTROYS of in
forming him as to her condition. Address
DR.. C. w. Smith or S. d. johnson, Jones'
boro, Ca"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
THE NEW CHURCH.

The corner stone of a new building for
the Episcopalian congregation of this town
was laid on Thursday last by Bishop Atkin-
son. The Rev. DR.. Hawks delivered an
Address on the occasion which we hear
spoken of in high terms of praise. The
ed:fce is to be called ''St. Peters Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

ABOLITION CONFERENCE.-The assem-
blage offanatics, recently in session at New
York, has adjourned. The following reso-
lutions were adopted:
Resolved, That it becomes high moral
duty to dissolve the present National Com
pact; to raise the banner of secession to
Join the cry of .'NoUnion with Shareholders;
to seperate the North from the South.
Resolved, That we have but one object in
view-the immediate liberation Of the slaves;
bat one test of statesmanship-thes slave;
but one proof of patriotism-the slave; but
one standard of piety-the slave. In other
words, we pronounce that craftsmanship
folly which leaves the freedom of the slave
out of sight-that patriotism to be hollow
which does not break his letters, and that
piety to be spurious which does not hail him
as man and brother.
CROPS IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA.
A letter from Early county, dated May 18th,
speaking of the prospects of the crops in
that section of the State, says: .'Our
crops are miserable. The cotton crop is a
decided failure up to this time, and continues
dying since the rain. l never saw a more
dreary prospect. Many are ploughing up
and planting over"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

~ Among the visitors on the Goth. we
noticed the Hon. Asa Biggs, Judge Ellis,
and Hon. B. Craige.
The Hon. A. p. Butler, of s. c., was
prevented from attending on account of
sickness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26
The American Hotel.

! This well-known and long established
Il HOTEL, having Undergone an en-
tire renovation, both in furniture and
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

SUCCESSFUL CURE OF ROSE CANCER
Mr. Meredith Shurly, long known as School
teacher in our District, called in our office
on Wednesday, when to our establishment
we found hardly vestige apparent of the
repulsive Cancer which covered almost the
entire side of his face and right nostril,
bleeding at times so much as to render him
too weak to get about. The cure was eff
fccted in three months and twelve days, his
general health having caused longer time,
by DIR. w. w. McGinnas. of White Pine.
Castor county, n. c., to whom we would
recommend all those afflicted with Cancer,
or like distressing complaints. We have
had a long acquaintance with the doctor.
and are happy to learn from him that this
is the 707th cure performed in eight years.
All who have seen Mr. Shurly since his re-
turn unite in establishment at so Successful
a cure YorkriLle Chronicle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

HURRIC ANE.-On Thursday evening, 18th.
the southern portion of Arson County, with
adjoining portions of this Dist, were visited
by violent hurricane and hail storm. In
some places the hail covered the ground,
destroying entirely the young crops. In
many places, within the path of the hur-
ricane, the trees were either snapped off or
torn up by the roots, and the roads so block
ed up as to prevent travelling. We have
heard from portions of Union County. n. c.,
the adjoining portions of Arson, and the
western part of this District. in all of which
it was very destructive to the timber and
crops.-CherQw Gazete.
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IIth Regular toast


The State of South Carolina-In the
spirit of 1775 she sympathized with our
forefathers who fought together with them
in many a battle of the Revelution-May
common prosperity attend those whom
common destiny awaits.
w. B. Wilson Esq, of Yorkville S. c.,
responded in chaste and eloquent speech,
which called forth frequent and loud ap-
plause. We will endeavor to give the
substance of Mr.. WIS remarks hereafter.
Mr. Wilson gave the following sentiment:
North and South Carolina-Heirs of
common fame and common future-May
their destinies be one and inseparable.
Loud cheers and applause.
10Th Regular toast:
The Press-Eror Is harmless if truth be free
to resist it.
E.J. Hale, Esq. of the Fayetteville Observer,
answered the call of the companyin few appro-
pirate and applicable remarks, and said that the
call was so entirely unexpected to him he had
not time even to collect his ideas. Editors, said
he, were used to speaking from the point of steel
pens, and not in an extemporaneous, off-hand
manner. Mr. II. gave
Good old North Car0lina--She has always been
one the best and most patriotic and is destined
to be one of the greatest in the galaxy OF States
lApplause-the South Carolinians joining
heartily.
18th Regular toast:
Homan THE gust ofjoy-the balm of woe;
The soul of life-the heaven below,
Is rapture-giving Woman"
Everybody responded to the above sentiment
spontaneously.
The Band played appropriate pieces af-
fer each toast was read. As musicians, the
gentlemen who compose the Band of Char
lotte will compare favorably with the best
in this or any other State. We toast them
in language used at celebration recently
in another place,
The Charlotte Sare-Horn Band-May
they live until they bloU their brains out.
The festivities closed with Ball at night,
which was attended by large company of
ladies and gentlemen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-26

The festivities closed with Ball at night,
which was attended by a large company of
ladies and gentlemen.
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MIR. Fisher then comments on the ungen-
erous attacks of newspapers and others on
the course pursued by the Presidents of the
upper lines, and shows that they were I'M
called for and unfair. Had we space we
would publish the whole letter.
Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1857-08-06

On suaday last the Congregational
Westinghouse ut this plara Nas saedica-
ted. The Kausewili after thisbe open
for Divine Service every Sunday. L is
a plain but neat building, and does cred-
it to the Society that erected il. It IS q
Congregational meeting house, but, vs.
Rev. Mr.. Hall informed the audience.
in his dedicatory sermon, il will be open
70 other Society when needed, lif not
occupied by that society. The liberal
views expressed by Mr.. Hall on this
subject Cannot hut find response in
every charitable heart. The services
were Of the NEST interesting character.
The sermon preached by Rev. S, Hall,
the pastor of the church, was one of the
finest We ever heard on such an occa-
casion, and was strictly suited for a
|dedicatory discourse The choir per-
formed its part to the satisfaction Of all,
I'VE should Judge, and these, with the
beauty Of the day and a congregation
numbering near two hundred, made an
impression not soon to be forgotten. It
was truly m era in the history Of our
beautiful town. 1t il The first church
ever dedicated on the Mississippi above
1.-THE Falls of St. Anthony, and when
the church was commenced, there was
but little appearance Of a town heae.
The exercises on the occasion were
as follows:---
Introductory Prayer and Reading the
Scriptures, by Rev. $. Hall.
! Chant, BY the Choir
! Singing Hymn. by the Choir.
Prayer, by Rev Mr.. Miller, Of the
Baptist Church.
| Singing, by the Choir.
/ Sermon, by Rev S. Hall.
| Singing, by the Choir
Prayer, by Rev Mr.. Center, of The
Caog"eS s@&iasa} Caulch,
Singing, by tIse I,hoie.
Beaedic';>n, 4g Rev. S Hail.
AS The adaisoee was leaving, the choir
struck upa nans, which was performed
with go9d eitect--the congregation lin
Igering III che aisles of the church, unit
1.-THE last strains died away,