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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

II Delegates were recently appointed
at q meeting of the citizens Of Lynchburg.
Va, to attend Convention to be held in
the town of Winston, Forsythe County,
some time in June next, to consider the pro-
posed railway connection between Lynch
burg and this State.
We gather from the Petersburg Intelli-
gencer that this movement Is designed to
open the way for an extension 1T the rail-
road about to be constructed from High
Point, on the North Carolina Central Road,
to the Virginia line in Stokes County,
through the Counties Of Patrick Opposite
Stokes) Franklin and Bedford. to some
point, we presume, on the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad, SO As to connect tho
North Carolina Central with Alexandria.
Washington, baltimore, &C., ria Lynch
buug and Charlottesville. Our Legislature
at its last session passed an act granting a
Charter for the road from High Point in
Guilfcrd County to the Virginia line. and an
effort is now being made to CONTINUES 1t from
its terminus there to the Virginia and Ten
nessee Road. 90 as to divert the through
travel between North and South from the
present lines to the new route. Should this
scheme and its object be accomplished
the Wilmington and Manchester. Whining
ton and Weldon, Petersburg. Richmond
and Petersburg, and Richmond and Poto-
mac Railroads will suffer.-WH. Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

The Cha rlotte Wing Of last week seem,
just to have found out whst grand old ras.
cal brigham Young is. It devotes a para
eraPh 10 the old Mormon's benefit, and then
gives sockdologer lover the left, to Mr.
Ilerce and the democratic press. The
Wing snys:
1T is a disgrace to the cor,trv e. .,;.l
t tna. such man as Brigham Young should
have been appointed 10 any Office u1der ,h;.
Government, and General Pierce sbould ba
blamed by every moral and religion. man
i"r aiding and abetting the worst form 81
P"iyEamy' for he certainly knew what kind
OF religionists the Mormons were: and ~.
irauers OF the Democratic party should
olush for permitting such stain to come
upon the party. And the Democratic press.
where are they !? Has any one ever raised
It's voice against this blot upon our coun-
Try! Not one, as far as We have noticed
hey too, like many Of the members Of the
party; are ever ready to support any meas
ure adopted by its leaders,"
1t has perhaps escaped the memory of
our neishbor that Brigham Young was
appointed by Willard Fillmore, the ..model
President" Of the Wing and its party. Of
course the Wing must denounce Mr. Fill
more for placing old Brigham in authority.
and thAs ''aiding and abetting the worst form
OF Polygamy" and call on '.every moral and
religious man" to cry aloud and spare not.
The ''lenders Of the democratic party"
have no reason to blush. for they have at
tempted to undo what Fillmore did, b. get
ting some one else to supersede Young.
And the democratic press, where are
they J" They are right side up with care,
and opposed TO allowing any one man to
entertain more than one woman Cndy i'll
you Plca<c) at time, believing that it i
unfair to let man wade up to his knees in
- t"wcry beds of case while passing
through this rdSte bowling wilderness.
If our neighbor will look over democratic
papers more carefully he will find that they
have been condemning polygamy. Nrs,
indeed democratic editors are opposed IL
all monopoles, and especially tho woman
They are in favor of a division
of the spoiis. ION this platform lot us sink
or swim while ocean yields leaf or earth
rolls a wave"
Wonder if Brigham Young il third
degree" member. duly qualified on Joe,
Smiths book. Hit him again he has no
friends here.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

The mother Of Edward Rend has called
on Us and requested Us to make inquiry,
through the press, Of his whereabouts She
states he left GAINESVILLE, Va, last May,
and she has not heard from him since. We
learn that he was in Mecklenburg county
ut Mr. Grier's in February last. working at
the carpentering business. His mother.
with his only child. an interesting little girl.
has searched for him without success, and
is in much distress on account Of his ab-
sence. lie is about IS years old. small
stature. dark hair and dark eyes. Any in
formation will be thankfully received nj
Clarksville, Va, by Elizabeth Rend. News.
papers are requested to copy the above.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
MARRIED.,

In Catawba county, on the I5th instant, Mr.
Matthias A. Barnhardt to Miss B. g. Ramsoar.
In Randolph county, Rev. Thomas Graves to
Miss Malinda, daughter Of David Fox.
In Richmond county, on the 18th instant, Mr.
John NJ. Scales of Pittsylvania co., Va, to Miss
Mary c., youngest daughter Of Walter F. Leak.
In Cherokee county, on rainy Sunday morn
ing the 5th Of April, in an old field, by the Rev.
Felix Axley, Mr. James II. Chambers to Miss
Jcmima Holden.
In York District, on the 2lst inst, Mr. James
Harris and Miss Margaret Whitaker. Also, on
the 18th, DIR. A. o. Walker Of Union District,
to Miss Mary A. Lowry Of Georgia.
In Wilmington, on the 22d inst, VIM. H. c.
Whiting. u. S. Army. to Miss Kate ID. Walker,
SECOND daughter Of John Walker. Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
MECKLENBURo

The Wilmington Herald Of last week
says:
Next week County Court will be held
in Mecklenb arg. We look with interest
for the action of the Magistrates. during
the term, with regard to u county subscrip-
ii"n (" the Wilmington. Charlotte and
Rutherford Railroad. We do trust that
they will do something liberal for the road
Charlotte being, as it were, the halfway
house between Wilmington and Rutherford
ton, must realize. in great degree, the
benefits which must necessarily result from
a work of such great magnitude; and. in
deed. the whole county of Meckienburg
will reap largely the advantages which
must certainly attend its construction. We
If New Hanover are looking anxiously to
the action Of our brethren Of Mecklenburg.
Deeply interested as we all are i'm the sue
cess of the road. knowing what has already
been done and what still remains to be
done. we know that we cannot build it un-
les by an effort superior to any that has
vet been made. Mecklenburg j. rich, and
i vitality interested in this work. Let her
then come to the aid Of the enterprise, in a
manner that shall send a thrill of Joy from
one end of the line tn the other.-Let her
follow the noble example of Arson, make
at least like subscription to the road, and
submit the same to the voters of the county
Tor ratification on the 18th July next
We ~ trust that our expectation in this
matter may not be disappointed"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

~ meeting of some of the friends of
thu Wilmington. Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad was held i'm Ruthcrfordton OIL the
Eah it>tant. Resolutions were passed ia
,"rin= subscription to the Road on the
F4rt Of the county. provided other counties
the line will bear their several proper
tons. and recommending that Convention
of the friends of the Western Division of
the Road be held at Shelby on the 18th
Of May next.
4 meeting was also held at Shelby.
Clrnvcland county, on the same day. and
similar resolutions passed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
DIED.,

In CASTOR county, on the 18th inst, Miss
Mary X. Caps, daughter Of 7. and n. Capps,
aged years.
In Rowan county, on the 18th instant, Miss
Rosetta Hicks, aged about 26 years.
In Germanton, on I2h, DR.. W. w. Stedman.
In Moore county, on the 9th inst. Mrs Mar
garet Mcleod, widow Of John Mcleod, aged
C3 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
Important from Merico.

A revolutionary movement has been
discovered in the City Of Mexico, under the
auspices Of the clergy and Santa Anna. The
leaders have been arrested. The British
Charge delivered his ultimatum to the
Mexican government giving them nine days
for an answer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
THE MARKETS.
Charlotte. April ~, 1887.

TT should be borne in mind that the fell
lowing aro Wholesale prices mostly. W.
cndcavor to keep the quotations connect.
but allowance mups be- nndc for the fact
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
For the Westers Demoerat.
cHRIsfIAN ASSOCIATION.

i o9e3S10~AS A&oSSA~o10SSs
Pursuant to previous announcement,
meeting was held ON Tuesday evening
2lst inst. for the purpose Of forming
'sYoung Hens Christian Association"
On motion Of Rev. Mr. Hewitt, DR.. E
Nye Hutchinson was called to the Chair, and
Edwin A. Yates appointed Secretary. Rev
Mr. Hewitt then stated the object Of the
meeting in few very appropriate remarks;
and, as chairman of = Committee appointed
at preliminary meeting for that purpose,
presented Constitution and On Introduc.
ton thereto for the consideration of the
meeting.
On motion of Mr. L. S. Williams, SEQ. LIST
Of Article Sd was amended As follows:
Tho President of the Association shall be
selected annually, from each denomination
consecutively. Tho Vice Presidents shall
BIO four in number. consisting of one from
each Christian denomination represented
in the Association, nominated severally BY
those of their respective denominations
who are members Of the Association; all Of
whom, together with Recording Secretary,
Corresponding Secretary. Treasurer and
Librarian. shall be elected by the Assoc
ciation". The amendment was adopted.
On motion of Mr. S. p. Smith, the Con-
stitution was them adopted. and q commit
tee appointed to revise the same agreeable
to amendments. Tho committee consisted
of the following gentlemen: Messrs. T. n.
Smith, NJ. d. L. Moody, S. p. Smith, and
DR.. ]. NJ. Davidson.
Prayer was then offered by DR.. F. Scarr,
and the meeting adjourned to meet on Fri
day evening. Oath inst.
z. NYE HUTCHINSON, Chm.
FRIDAY EVENING, April Gath.
i The meeting was called to order by the
Chairman, and wns opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr. Jones.
The Revising committee then made q
report. which was accepted. On motion Of
Rev. Mr. Hewitt, the Association then pros
ceeded to an election of officers, which
as follows:
President-Dr. N. B. Taylor.
THAT gentleman being present, came for
ward and returned thanks for the honor
conferred upon him, and addressed the As
ISOLATION in q handsome and appropriate
Vice Presidents-Dr. j. NJ. Davidson.
Thos. Boone, Esq. Rev. Mr. Jones, DIR. +.
Scarr.
Recording Secretary-T. n. Smith.
Corresponding Sec'y-Dr. J. II. Wayt.
Treasurer. C. burroughs. q
BOARD OF MANAGERS.
Messrs. J. L. Brown, NJ. L. Barringer,
BENZ. Graham, M. D. L. Moody. s. p.
Smith, DR.. Robt. Wysong, w. A. Young.
On motion, DR.. Robt. Wysong. S. P.
Smith and E. A. Yates, were appointed
Delegates to the "World's Christian Assoc
ciation," to be held in Richmond, Va, in
May next.
On motion, tho town papers were re-
quested to publish The above proceedings.
Prayer was then offered by DR.. E. Nye
Hutchison, and the meeting adjourned.
NJ. D. TAYLOR, Prcs't
EDWIN A. YATES, Sec'y.a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
The annual catalogue Of the North Carolina
University places the number Of students
in that institution as follows: Seniors II,
Juniors lO4, Sophomores 137, Freshmen %,
partiL course 26, Law students Cor q
total Of 49,. Of those 311 are from North
Caroliua alone. Besides the 6 Law stu
dents there is College class of Law stu
dents Of II. Fin the '.School for the appli-
cation of Science to the Arts" there are
90 students engaged in the study Of En-
g:neering. and Agricultural and Analyti-
cal Chemistry. The Faculty are IL in
number-the President. ten Professors and
six Tutors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

FATAL ACCIDENT.-In CASTOR county,
"n Monday the Goth inst, Mr. Alex. Setter
was killed by falling out of "a tree. He
shot Il crow and had climbed the tree for
the purpose "f getting it. when limb
on which he was standing gave way and
rrccpitatrd him to the ground. striking his
head against q stone and fracturing his
ekull. from the effects of which he died i'll a
few hours afterwards. He had been mar
red but q few months. He was considered
gnod citizen. and his sudden death casts
gloom around many hearts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

SCARCITY or PRovESDER.-We learn
that i'm several counties west of this, fod-
der. hay, &C.. is uneommonly scarce. The
cold weather having continued 80 long, and
prevented the grass from growing. many
farmers have found themselves unable to
supply their stock with this kind of food,
and many who heretofore sold large guam
titles. have not been able to satisfy their
own wants. 1t is feared that stock will
suffer greatly on account OF this scarcity.
We were informed BY gentleman in search
&c the article, that shucks, wheat straw,
and in fact anything in that way. would
command extra prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
Gorernorship of Utah.

Washington, April 24.-Ihe GoSernor-
ship Of Utah has been rendered TO Capt.
Ben McCulloch Of Texas, and he has beea
requested to come % Washington immc-
diately for instructions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

- Hon. L. OBJ. Branch has been re-
Illuminated Cor Congress in the 4th Dis
t.ict. by Democratic Convention which
assembled in Franklinton on The 22d inst.
Mr. Branch has been an able and efficient
representative, and will no doubt 10 return
q T. tie post be i % well qualified to fill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

NEW YORK, April 23.-Flour has ad-
vanced sales Of Southern 36 50 n % IS.
Wheat is firm Gales Of Western white. at
81 65. Corn Is buoyant salcs Of white st
40 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
COLUMBIA MARKET, April ssth.

CHARLESTON. April 24.-Sales Of cot-
ton to- day 800 bales-no change In prices.
Nothing done since the receipt Of the
Americas news.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

The ALARM or FIRE on Sunday even
ing was caused by the discovery that bed
in the dwelling house Of John Irwin, ESQ.,
was on fire. 1t occurred about half past
seven O'Clock. just as services were being
commenced in the Churches, which caused
general rush for the doors, and some
slight falling over benches. NJ other harm
than the destruction Of the bed was done
A. there had not been any fire in the room
for some time previous, it is thought to
have been the work of an incendiary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

FLAG PxEsESrAnoS.-A flag that once
belonped to Gen. La Fayette, will be
presented to the LA Fayette Light Infantry"
To- morrow afternoon 1t 5 O'Clock, IN front
Of the Female High Schooi.--Foyetseritis
Obserrer, o3rd INST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

10 Tho "Rn1teJord Democrat i the
name Of new paper just started At Ruth
erfordton, n. C.. by Mcssrs. J. +. G"~nH,
and Alex. ID. G.. Tumbro. so in advance.
The paper is to be conducted on the cash
system.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

IT The London papers announce the
reception by the English government of the
Dallas Clarendon treaty, as amended by
the U. S. Senate. The Liverpool Albion
quotes what purports to be the amendments
and adds:
.Whatever' decision Lord Palmerston
may come to on this important treaty. our
readers may rest sure of one thing, and that
is, that if Lord Palmerston shall consent
to submit to the degrading terms offered
by the United States, the British pubic
will kDo~ nothing of the matter until the
treaty is signed and past recall"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

SuN-FLowERs A PREVENTIVE or CHILLs
AND FEvEss.-PreE Maury has published
an article giving thetesult Of an experiment
which he made BY planting Sun-Flowers
near his residence for the purpose Of
preventing frequent attacks Of chills and
fevers to which the locality was subject,
particularly during the Summer. His first
experiment was entirely successful, bst to
ensure and establish confidence, be designs
continuing his experiments, and thus making
q future test
II It should be satisfactorily proven that
the Sun-Flower plant, BY absorbing the
malaria which produces OF occasions this
grievous complaint can prevent it. i Is
suggested that cheap and convenient plan
will Be afforded 10 Southern planters aud
others who live in localities which are
annually visited by. chills and fever. OF
agues, to save vast expense in docton'
bills-in some casa, life itself-and in every
ease, . great deal Of tins, which = now
Ioat 70 thc0-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

IfpN. BURTON CRAIGE was in Lincoln
Ton last week. and met with cordial greet
Ing by his old friends in that section. The
people of Lincoln intend to give Mr. Craiee
u hearty support. We have not heard of
any opposition to Mr. Craige, and if any is
contemplated We are not aware Of il. We
don't think there will be an opposing can
didate. but it would be well for democrats
to watch the enemy and not suffer a sur
prise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
DIR. B. CHEARS

Having located at MONROE, tenders his pro-
fessional scrvicGs to the citizens OF the Town
and surrounding country, and respectfully soil
cts their patronage.
II Office ut j. Bickett's.
April %. Assn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
REV. A. w. MILLER.-The Petersburg
FrnrcS. ne the 9th inst saws:

Rev. A. w. MILLER.-The Petersburg
Express Of the Oath inst, says:
1--WE are gratified to learn that the lead
ing members Of the Tahb street Presby-
tcrian Church, have at length been sue
ceS>ful in securing the Rev. A. w. Miller,
To- the pastoral charge of their congrega-
ton. Mr. Miller is expected to leave Char
hottie on the 5th of May next, and be in
Petersburg on the 9th"
~ Our lady correspondent who sent "
a piece nf poetry last week, neglected tn
furnish Us her name. Tho poetry will be
found on the 4th page. and we shall be
rlras.d Ia hear from Eva Earnest" again,
80 must send Us her name next time.
Editors know how to keep secrets.
Convicted learn that the young
man Chapman. tried at Guilford Superior
Court last week for the murder Is young
lady near jamestown last Fall, was convict
ed. We have not heard whether he wa,
sentenced or not but presume, u mattel
uf course. he either procured new trial o.
appealed 10 the Supreme Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

IL The Hon. Burton Craige will please
accept our thanks for several valuable pub
.c documents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

The PRESBYTERIAN PAPER.-We men
toned last week that Greensboro had been
selected as the place, and the l4th Of May
Us the time, for the meetingof the subscri-
berS to the capital stockCefthe N. C. Pres
byteriun paper. The Fayetteville Presby-
terry, recently in session in Cumberland
county, adopted the following resolution:
Whereas an effort is now making to
establish Presbyterian paper in North
Carolina-Re Resolved. That We cordially ap-
prove of this enterprise, and earnestly re-
commend it to the Churches in the bounds
of this Prcsbytrry."
4 reverend friend, in business letter to
a., speaks Of the establishment Of the pa
per as follows:
Its prospects are very encouraging
over ~ shares of the capital stock have
been secured-what is needed now is q
thorough waking up of our Church to the
Importance of the work. We want the
West to come W to the work and do its
purt."
Even as a mere investment, we think the
stock will pay handsome dividend.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28
A CUEST-ON.

Hereafter, when discussing the issues be-
tween the two parties. We wish I'd UNDER
stand whether the new firm If :. American
wings" CHATS the last name assumed We
believe) is responsible for the acts and adj
rocated principles of the old CONCERN,
know nothing wings. We believe it Is un-
der>tdod III law that when man marritS
a, woman that j. III debt, he becomes rc<pon-
siblc for her liabilities; and a. there has
been a recent alliance between the remnant
of the old wing party and the American
know-nothing party, notwithstanding the
latter at one time pronounced the former
ruined and unrorhy IF HusO VIC desire
some opposition Editor to inform u if he
considers the new firm responsible for the
sins of the old one. Come. gentlemen, no
reputation. but face the music, aud en-
tighten us on this point. The new firm
will soon commit error enough to cause it
TO 20 into bankruptcy, but il may not be
nnliss to hold it anrnahlt for old trln<grcS-
sions-and what a reckoning that will be!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

REMARKS.-Cotton, receipts during
the week have been very fair. with falling
off in price Of . full fourth to three-eighths.
Flour. We have no change worthy Of note
receipts havo been light The receipts Of
Bacon have been fair, finding ready sale at
quotations. Corn. the receipts have boon
small. Wheat has given way full 10 cents
on all grades. Peas would find ready sale
at quoted figures. Butter quite scarce and
wanted. Eggs ditto. Charlotte will soon
lose her name for being the great Egg
market unless a cargo arrives shortly.
Considering the planting season. trade
during the week has been very good.
COLUMBIA MARKET, April o5th.
Cotton-vcry little Offering; former quo
tations still rustaiaed-lll to l3i cents.
Bacon hams Is to 10, Sides II to Is.
Shoulders ii to Ia; Flour % to % per
bbl.; Corn o.; Oats IS to GO; Peas 81 TO
81 O5; Lard - TO l6l; Suit, per rack.
81 50 to 81 60; Beef, Mutton and Pork l2
to Is cts. per ID.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-28

fORElbN NEW s. ne steamer
America arrived at New York OH the 2lth,
with Liverpool dates to the llth. A decline
Of one eighth in cotton market is reported.
II We notice that tho papers thr"ugh
the country are copying several articles
denouncimg Col. j. w. White" and
crcditing them to the Western Democrat"
The Columbia Times speaks Of Mr. Boards
letter, first exposing White, and says it ap
peared III the Charlotte Democrat. -Fhis j.
a mistake. it was published in the Wing.
If the people who have been deceived
by White had given heed to the warning
contained in that letter they might have
been better off, probably. Another paper
copies an article recommending that i'll
White shows himself again in this section
he be dealt with in such way as to
give warning to other impostors wlss un-
dertake TO deceive the people. However
just such treatment might be, We have not
a. yet recommended it.
We never had any confidence in White
from the first. After convcrsing with him
Il few minutes we soon found that he knew
little or nothing about Kansas (Cdnsas &C
cording to his photography.
We understand he stated in his speeches
that every emigrant to Kansas was entitled
to 100 acres Of land. Of course this state
Inent was untrue. We don't know whether
White knew any better or not. Every one |
who gets land in Kansas has it tn pay for.
Settlers have presumption rights-that is,
if they squat on land not prc-occupied.
they have the privilege Of keeping it over
any other claim, but they must pay the re-
gular price before they get title to i'll
Those who 60 to Kansas with the idea that
they will get the land gratis, will find them
selves mistaken.