The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-09-01


Burke, Demurrer sustained and bill dis
missed; IN Estis VS.. Oxford from Caldwell,
judgment reversed-Nonsuit;i in Waugh VS..
Britain from Surry, reversed; in Digger
VS.. Holsclau and others, from Watauga,
Decree for plaintiff.
Southern Presbyterian (New SCHOOL, Con-
venti0n.
This Convention met in the United Pres
byterian (Dr. Read's) Church on the 9th
ult., in Richmond. There were 124 delegates
present, from 5 Presbyteries in Tennessee,
Missouri. Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi.
and Maryland. There were in addition 2
corresponding members from Philadelphia,
and one from New Jersey.
The proceedings were opened with pray
er.
Rev. DR.. Fred. A. Ross, of Ala, called
the Convention to order; and on his mo-
ton, Hon. Horace Maynard, of Tennessee,
was chosen President.
Some have surmised that this body will
unite with the Old School association in
stead of forming separate organization.
New BALE AT CHARLEsToN.-The first
bale of new Cotton which reached Charles
ton this season was received on the 9th
ult., from Lewisville, on the Columbia
Branch of the S. Carolina Railroad. 1t was
forwarded by S. Butler, of St. Mathews.
Orangeburgh District, and was consigned
to C. A. Graeser, Factor and Commission
Merchant, on Central wharf Charleston
Courier.
THE CRoPs.-ln the adjoining counties
of Forsyth, Stokes and Rockingham the
fields are burdened with the abundance of
the crops. Corn especially never looked
more promising, and with the assistance of
the gentle rain now descending, many far
mers will be compelled to build new barns
for storage. From the severe winter, to-
bacco plants were late, and consequently
this crop is not quite so forward, but with
an accommodating fall, the markets will be
supplied. The above is what we have seen
and corroborates with reports from all parts
of the country. Times.
ton Holiday got into dispute at James
vile on Sunday the 23d ult., and after
abusing each other for some time, separat-
ed to go home. Late in the evening
Washington went down to spring back of
his house, where John who had been laying
in wait for him, knocked him down with a
club, and after beating him severely, left
him for dead. Washington, however, re-
covering, returned to his house, took down
his gun, followed John home, and observing
him standing in the cornfeld, shot over
his head without touching him. John then
went for his gun, and watching his oppor~
tunity, shot Washington down. Several
small shot took effect in his body, bat he is
not considered dangerously Wounded
W1tliamston m CO. Banner.
Most happy are we to chronicle the
fact that several humane gentlemen ofthis
city have opened at the corner of Richmond
and Fulton streets, rooms for the reception
of inebriates, who are there placed under
the charge of Mr.. William Ruby, in the
hope that by moral suasion they may be
reformed. 1t is movement which must
commend itself to every lover of temper
ance, and we trust that the experiment will
be most fully tested, and that it may not
lack for means. The forcible mode of
making drunkards temperate has been tried
and found wanting, and the time has come
when the evil of inebriety is to be eradicated
by kindness and attention. The great and
prevailing domestic evil Of this country is
intemperance, and to an injudicious use of
what is needful at times when used with
discretion, may be traced more sorrow and
sin than can be attributed to any other
cause-Boston Gazette.
Temperance Celebration.
HOPEWELL DIVISION Sons of Tenn
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