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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

We are requested to say that the Bacca-
laureate Sermon will be delivered before
the Graduating Glass of Davidson College
by the Rev. J. l.. kirkpatrick, of Charles
ton, S. c., on the 18th of July-the Sab
bath preceding Commencement Day.
The order Of Exercises on Wednesday
the 18th, will be as follows: First Val
edictory to the Phlsnthropic Society by D.
j. DeYane of y. Hanover, and response
by NJ. II. McBrydo of Richmond county.
The Annual Grafton before the two So
cieties will be delivered by Moody B.
Smith, Esq, of Wilmington.
The exercises of Wednesday afternoon
will consist of valcdictory to the Eume-
mean Society by H. II. Banks of Arkansas,
and a response to the same by D. a. Town
send of Marion District, S. c..
At night contest will take place be-
tween the representatives of the two So
cieteS.
The proceedings of Thursday will open
with a Latin Salutatory by II. H. Banks,
of Eldorado. Arkansas. Next in order will
Emerson. of Selma, Alabama. Then ora
tions from the other members Of the class,
after which the diplomas will be awarded.
tzg The Commencement Exercises of
United Baptist Institute TaylorsylIe,
y. c.. took place week before last. Rec.
James Mcdaniel, of Fayetteville, preached
the Valedictory Sermon, which is thus spo-
ken of by correspondent of the Salisbury
Watchman:
THE Valedietory Seriaon was preached
by Rev. james Mcdaniel. in the afternoon
on Thursday. to large and attentive as
Sembly in the new chapel. The text was
the 4th verse of the ii chap. ofZeeh.-
Run. speak to this young man.'' His
theme was The INSTRUCTION APPROPRI-
ATE TO A YOUNG MAN.
Though great expectations had been
formed in consequence of the high rcputa-
ton of this distinguished minister, and
thereby brought hundreds out to hear him
in this his first visit 20 Western North
Carolina. the crowd were melted into tears.
while the truth in all its simplicity and
grandeur flowed with such power from his
lips | am not in favor of lauding sermons.
as a general thing, but ! must say for elo-
quence and irresistible force, | have never
listened to one equal to this. 1t was enough
to make Felix tremble, and saints shed
tears of joy. Long will his words be
stamped upon the hearts of those who
heard him. We understand the sermon
will be published, WHICH we trust may be
done, that others may read and enjoy it
ALSO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
LECTURE.

Thomas NJ. Smith, Esq, has kindly con-
sented to deliver Lecture before the Meek
Ieuburg Atheneum tomorrow (Wednes-
day) evening at the Court House. We hope
the public will appreciate the efforts of the
Society to arouse a literary interest in the
minds of the young men of Charlotte, and
show by their presence on this the first
Lecture occasion, that they are willing to
cooperate in order to promote literary Gull
ture and scientific attainments in the com
munity-both Of which tend to moral and
civil advancement. If by saying more we
could insure a large audience we would
willingly 60 so--but we think our citizens
are willing to homer the cause and the
speaker with their attention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT.

Gen. Walker has addressed letter to
the President of the United States in rela-
ton to NicaragRan affairs, explaining the
objects Of his mission to Nicaragua and the
circumstances attending his evacuation of
that country. He says;
.Ig the moa<t OF May, 1854 few exiles
from Nicaragua landed in the port of
Realejo, declared against the then existing
Government of the Republic, and secured,
within two months. possession of nearly all
the principal places in the State. They
soon organized a Provisional Government,
of which Don Francisco Castellon was the
head. 1t soon became apparent however,
that although the vast majority of the
people of Nicaragua were friendly to this
movement, it was likely to fail through want
of proper military force and organization.
CaStellon, therefore, sent to mel was then
residing in San Francisco-a contract
authorizing me to raise 300 nen for the
service of the Provisional Government
This contract / rejected, because it was
contrary to the act of Congress of 1878
and | sent back the agent employed by
CaStellon, with instructions to secure. if
possible. a grant of colonization, which
would NOT make me amenable to the laws
of the United States. Such a grant was
obtained: and as soon | received it,
showed it to- the United States District At
torney for the northern district of Calfnr
MIA, and to the general commanding the
Pacific division, who then had special powers
and instructions from the President, an
der the neutrality act of 1913. Both these
officers informed me that could act under
the contract, net only without fear of in
reference on theirpart. but with the express
assurance that they would do all in their
power ta forward the enterprise. Not only
did sail from San Francisco with the ap
probation and well wishes of the federal
authorities. but the American sailors, from
a revenue cutter then in port, actually bent
the sails for the vessel as she was towed
out of the harbor.''
Walker then goes on to say that he and
his fellow coionists were regularly naturaliz-
ed as citizens of Nicaragua, and that it
became necessary to use their arms in
defence of their rights-that he told Cas-
tellon that if his presence was injurious to
his cause and prospects he would willingly
retire from the country-that CaStellon
begged him to stay. which he did with the
hope of restoring peace TO the country, as
his intentions were peaceful and desired
friendly intercourse. As soon as the States
of Central America learned that the Gov
eminent IF the United States refused to
receive the Nicaraguan Minister they enter
ed into league forexpelIing the Americans
from Nicaragua, which he and his followers
resisted successfully up to the time of the in
reference by Commander Davis. He says
that Davis acted unfairly and dishonerably
in the whole transaction, and expresses the
hope that the government of the u. S. will
disapprove the acts of that officer, and not
permit the sovereignty of a sister Republic
to be violated simply because she is weak.
Walkers letter is written in a style that
will be certain to increase the number of
bis friends.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
DIED..

In this town, on Sunday morning last
James Dixon, son OF William and Catharine NJ
Harry. aged l year and 3 months.
In this town. on the 18th instant, at the Char
lotte Hotel, of Consumption, Mr. Wm III.
Hutchison, native of Arson county. aged al
years. .-a.-g
In this county, on the 18th inst, Mrs Mary 4.
Alexander, wife of Nathaniel s. Alexander, aged
about "a years.
In Caiawba county. on the 4th instant, Mrs
Resanna Hamilton, wife Of Sidney l. Hamilton,
aged 70 years
In Iredel' county, on the 10th instant, Mary
Isabel, only child of j. X. and L. M Potts
aged four years and few days
In Iredell county, Col. David Ramsay aged
6o years.
In Wilmington on Sunday morning, l4fn
inst, Capt. John Costin, Harbor Master, aged
about 80 years.
In Salisbury on the 10th instant, William W.
Nichols, aged about 81 years.
In Greensboro on the 18th instant, w. r.
Unthank, aged about q years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

KANSAS AFFAIRs.-A telegraphic des-
patch from st. Louis, dated june 18th,
says:
1.-THE Topeka tKansas) conversion met
on the 4th instant, and declared the admis-
sion of Kansas under the Topeka const;tu-
ton to be the only method of adjusting the
existing difficulties.
The Free State Legislature met in secret
session on the 10th, and the next day elect
ed W. A. Phillips to- be United States
Senator in the place of Gen. Lane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
HYDROPEOBIA.

THE MAD STONE "A gentleman by the
name of Summers, from Iredelf, n, c.. spent
a day here last week on his way home from
the house of Mr.. Joseph Pointer, of Per-
son county, whittier he had been to test the
virtues of celebrated Mad Slime in Mr..
Pointers possession. MIR. s. stated that
eight days before he was bitten by dog
supposed to be mad-tlIat he Immediately
Lad the wounded flesh cut out and thorough
" cauterizcd, but not feeling satisfied he
visited Richmond. Va, in search of Mad
Stone. and not finding it there. he accident
" heard of Mr.. Pointers, This stone had
been applied to the wound. and continued
t. adhere to it for a while and then drop off
AS it is said to do when applied to Il
poisonous wound and becoming saturated
with the poison in the system. and when
it sucks all oct. we understand that the
stone loses its adhesiveness.
The poor man seemed deeply detected
not the fainteSt smile was observed to fit
across his sad face while here.
Of the virtues of this Mad Stone we kno1c
nothing personally, but many persons of
intelligence and the highest responsibility
in cases of hydrophobia, snake and spider
bites, &c. Certainly it can do II" harm TO
try it. Mr.. Pointer lives 10 or II miles
distant from Milton. and is an obliging and
accommodating gentleman Knowing him
as we do. we feel justified in saying that he
is one of the last men who would deal i'll
humbug.-Miton Chronicle.
u Mrs Sarah Suule, wife of the venera-
able Bishop S6ule. of the Methodist EPis
..,.J TSb,,rob d;oI Dapr Ma shviile- fhP
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, have this day sold cut
our entire stock Of Groceries. Liquors, d G., to
NJ ssrs. David Or q Co.. OF this piac, and have
retired from business. We ItluIn 1ul sine, he
and lIbefaty bestove d ON US whil i'll business
for several years, and take pleasure In FccOnl-
mrnding ia, III to cur successoIs.
Our Notes and Book accounts are placed in
the hands OF VIM =. Nornicnt. Esq, for colltc-
ton, VI it'll the instruction 10 close up the busi-
ness of the concern forth nth, as we are Gem
jun june is. 81 a. Z. LoNERGAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
LOOK OUT.

The late Firm of MILLER s. DIR was
his day dissolved by mutual cons. Mt. All
~ reconstructed 10 us either by Note or Book
,cconnt, arerequested TO settle up forthwith, as
he business must be closed. The Books can be
iound at the old stand, where W. ". Phelan
) authorized to make all settle nltnts. Gene
up gentlemen, and save paying cost, as we
must have money. MILLER ORR.
June 18th. 1857. 5C-tf
The business will hereafter be continued by
the undersigned, at the old stand, with good
as ortm' Mt Of all kinds of LOU Orr WINES,
CIGARS, &C., of the best quality. Which, will
be sold stril for Cash, with small profits.
.. IL. S. MILLER Il 90.
Charlotte, June IS. soft
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
OLIN HIGH SCHOOL.

This Institution, located in the North Eastern
part of Iredell county, N. c., will reopen its
exercises on the 22d of July. under the Prfsi-
dency OF Rev. b. Clcgg, assisted by accomplish
ed teachers.
Board and Tuition will range from s55
to $50 per Session of five months;
Tuition always in advance.
Those coming from distance will find Sails
bury a convenient point to obtain convey aLct.
Arrangements have been made with w. 3.
Grant, proprietor of the Mansion House, for the
convenience of students
For further information, address
REV. Il. CLEGG,
DIN, Iredell county, n. c.
June %. 1857. 5I-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
THE CROPS.

IF the accounts Oar exchanges bring us
of the growing crops are correct, land we
have no reason TO doubt them,) we may
confidently expect an unusually large har-
vest. By letters received from the South,
and by travellers, we learn that the pros
pect is fattcring for the largest yield of
wheat known for many years. The corn is
backward but looks very fine and promising
In our immediate section. farmers say
they never saw the wheat look better-no
signs of rust-evcrything cheering. Reap
eng has been commenced in some places,
but most of the wheat will have to stand a
week or two longer.
For the bright prospect of plentiful
harvest, let all return thanks to merciful
Providence for His goodness TO the children
of men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
Notice.
We, the undersigned, have this day bcugl
the entire stock Of

the entire stock Of
GROCERIES, LIQUORS DE,
belonging to J. & +. Lonergan. two doors b."
low the Mansion House, at which place WE viii
keep the best brands Of the various Liqnofs.
Cigars aud other articles usually k pit in our line.
where gentlemen can be accommodated at all
times, Sundays except. d. The business OF fhe
concern will be conduct d strictly on the Cash
System, as we have great horror Of old notes
aud accounts. DAVID ORR d. co.
p. S.-We have also two excellent Roma
over our Store to rent, either as bed IoCms or
Offices DAVID ORR a. co.
June Is, 1857 So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
MARRIED

On "Wednesday the 10th instant Mr. NJ II.
Gwynn, of Wiikesboro n. c.. to Miss Mamie
NJ. Wood, daughter of Burwell Wood, of Ran
dolph county, n. c.
In Chester, the 10th instant, by Rev J. D.
Gibson, Thomas DrGraffinried. of Chester, and
Miss Belle Gott, of n. c.
In Orange county, on the 9th inst, DR.. Edward
NJ Holt to Mss Mamie Parker.
In Burke county, Mr. Robert Rich to Miss
Catharine English Also. Mr. Thos. L. Hemp
hill to Mrs. Ann Huffman. Also, Mr. John II.
Crowen to Miss A. Kayler. Also, Mr. Bartlett
Berry to Hiss EImina Tennessee. Also Mr.
A. l.. Fox, late of California, to Miss Sarah J.
Forney.
In Lancaster District, on the 18th inst aIr
Robt. B. Tx and Miss Anna Small.
In Davie county, on the 18th inst, Mr. VIVA
Queen and Mrs R,'brcca Gibson.
In Cumberland county, on the 9th ult., Mr.
Alex. j. Monroe of Moore county, to Miss Chris
tian NJ, daughter of Alexander Johnson, Esq
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

BALTIMORE, June lS.-Flour is dull
81 70 to 81 IS per bu>hel; white 81 90to
81 So. yellow corn SIS TO SO cents per
bushel; white 81 to SO cts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

New YORK, June I6.-Flour has de-
clined; sales of State brands at SO to sc 25;
Ohio 81 to 81 90; Southern 81 to 81 90.
Wheat has declined cents. Mixed corn
SO cents per bushel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

COLUMBIA MARKET, June 20.
Cotton is unchanged; the market is at
stand and prices are therefore nominal
The Columbia papers make no change
in the price Of other articles since our last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

ldt should be borne in mind that the fol
lowing are whnlesa!e prices mostly. We
endeavor to keep the qudtatielrr correct.
bat allowance must be made for The. fact
that prices frequently change immediately
after the pubicatinnsof the paper. ,..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

FUNNY.-We see some X. N. papers
scolding at the Democratic party for noini-
mating candidates for clerk, sheriff, Sc
Really that is worse than satan rebuking
sin. Nothing is mean but some good
lesson may be learned from it, and this is a
lesson the Democratic party learned from
the K. Ms. The K. Ms. were sworn to
nominate and support the nominee and
Democrats do it, where it is necessary,
without being sworn. That is the differ
ence. The X. Ms. dislike to see any of
their own practices brought to bear against
them, just as doctor dislikes to take his
own physic. We trust the ASheville Spec
tator will recover from its fit of indigna
ton. We recommend Seth Hance's pills
to it.-Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
Trustees of Davidson College.

THE Board of Trustees will meet in thar Hall
at the College, at ii o'clock, A. NJ, OH Tursdsy.
thu 18th of July, 1857. A Professor Of BeIIO
LetreA will BIZ elected.
Board Trusts OF ID. College.
June l6, 1857. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

1t has been insisted upon, and indeed
generally supposed, that all secrecy. to-
gether with oaths, degrees, pledges. etc.
had been done away with by 1.-THE order"
and that the Know \ othing or American
party. stood i'll this respect upon the same
ground with other parties i'll this country.
but the following extract is from the plat
form recently adopted at Louisville. we
take the fourteenth article, which reads
thus
18th. That each State Council shall hive
authority to amend their several constitu-
tinns, SO as to abolish the several degrees.
and institute apIedge of other obligations
for fellowship aud admission into the party.
Of course we take if for granted that had
these degrees, ETC., been abolished, there
would have been no necessity for COLI
ceding this authority to each State Council.
1t will be seen that pledge is still to be
adhered to- UiLmin gton Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

The EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNI
TED STATEs.-The Journal of the General
Convention of 1856 has just been published.
1t is document extending through 526
pages, giving statements in detail of the
various dioceses in the United States.
From the summary of statistics we extract
the chief items:
Clergymen in 81 dioceses, 1898; com
municants. $40; baptisms in 30 dioceses
70,527; parishes in 90 dioceses, 1925: Sun
day school scholars in 25 dioeeses, 82.O14;
Sunday o1l teachers in 90 diocese g,
9,235; clergy deceased in % dioceses, SO.
The various contributions for church OBJ
jects during the three Convention years
reach the sum of S2.402.S 1913. In 1853
there were reported / 65l clergy, lO5'l36
communicates. 46,l57 baptisms, l,l5O par
ishes, 62,376 Sunday school scholars, and
1851 teachers. In 1888, the clergy were
95I. the commandments 45,930. the bap-
tisms 1888. aud other things in about the
same proportion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

ROUTE NORTH VIA CHARLOTTE AND
RALEIGH, NORTH CARoLINA.-We have
been requested by friend, who recently
took this route both going to and returning
from New York. to commend it to the travel
ing public The roads. he says, well
Constructed and well managed, whilst one l.
carried through an Interesting section, and
enioys pure water and sceusrv.-CoiEmbio
CyroIiuf0n.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

WASHINGTON. June 19.-Emery D. Pot
ter. ex-member of Congress from Ohio. has
been rendered and has accepted the APP
pontnent of one of the vacant Judgeships
in Utah. Another Judgeship has been of
fered to Mr.. Rekles, of Indiana. Thomas
H. Dunn, Of Miss, has been offered Mar
shalship of the same Territory. Col. Cam
mings has been again rendered the Govern
orship of Utah, and his acceptance is
considered certain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

- Jas. Banks, Esq, of Fayetteville, de-
livered the annual address at the commence
ment of Floral College, Robson county,
on the 9th inst. The college is said to be
in a very feurishing condition. The school
numbers about seventy students. and will
open again on the 18th Jaly with an in
creased number
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
TIE TRACT SOCIETY, AGAIN

We have received from Mr. WI. W..
Crowder, General Agent of the American
Tract Society for N. c., copy of a COM
munication prepared for the IN. c. Chris
tian Advocate" explaining, or attempting
to do so, the action of said Society on the
slavery question. Mr. Crowder is a chris
tan gentleman and has done a vast deal of
good in the Tract cause, and we are 4ruly
sorry that the action of few fanatics will
render nugatory the labors of such good
men in the South; but such must and will
be the effect of the resolutions passed by
the Society. Mr. c. says that the difficulty
in the Tract Society has not been between
the North and the South, but between the
ultra and conservative men of the North,
and that the recent action was to s'quiet
these ultras," and not to get opportunity to
publish the least thing in any book or tract
that would be offensive to tile South. We
think the Society had no right to undertake
to Aquiet these ultras"-the "ultras" have
ne business to interfere in our affairs; and
if this be correct, then all compromises
with them are wrong, and their ignorant
prejudices she Id not be pandered to. We
are opposed now and forever to making
compromises with or the least concessions
to abolitiOnism.
But Mr. Crowder says that the Agents in
the South aoiH not distribute tracts contain
ing anything against slavery, and that if
anything of the kind is published by the
society the public shall be promptly M
formed of it-that the conservative MEM
bers of the society number eight to one
over the ultras-and with such majority
to vote with the South, officers can be elect
ed who will exclude all improper matter
from the tracts. We know Mr. G.. to be a
true man, and believe that his arguments
for the society are prompted by the zeal he
has always manifested in behalf of the
destitute portions of our State, bat we can
not view the matter in the same light he
d es. We hope the South will cease to
Cooperate with the american Tract So
ciety,' and build one up of her own. and
still offer a field for the operations of all
such good men as Mr. Crowder and his
assistants.
Mr. Crowder's communication came to
hand after our columns were mostly filed
for This week, or we would take pleasure
III laying it before our readers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23
W. c. AND RUTHERFORD ROAD.

We are gratifed to hear land our infor-
nation is authe atic) that the Magistrates
OF Rutherford county propose to subscribe
500 900 to the capital stock of the Will
mington, Charlotte, and Rutherford Rail-
road to be submitted to the people of the
the county for ratification or rejection on
the 9Th August next.
We also learn that the Justices of Cleave-
land county have determined to make a
subscription of $4,000 to the stock of the
company the vote of the people to be as
certained on the Sd Thursday in August
(2OthJ.
This is cheering news, and is we'll calcu-
lated 70 inpart additional confidence among
the friends of this great enterprise from
ene end to the other. The Noble example
of these counties in thus coming 10 the aid
of the work, must have a most salutary in
huence in causing generous spirit OF RI
valry among the counties directly interest
ed in its success, and which have not yet
come to its rescue in the manner indicated
above. We trust to hear soon of a hand
some subscription by Mecklenburg, and by
other counties. Speed on the good work !!
Mr.. Guion, the President of the road, is
now upon the line, slowly travelling to this
place, and stopping in every county as
longa as circumstances require or the interests
of the road demand.- WlLming ton Herald.
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Notice.

All persons indrbted to me are hereby notified
not to make any payments to Charles Lsndfriedt.
Ny netes and accounts are in the hands Of
Dab Smith, who alone is authorised to settle
RICH'D KEARNEY.
June l6. 1857. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

MOsT PRAISEwoRTuY.-The Cheraw
Gazette says: We learn upon undonbted
authority, that citizen of our district,
John Wilkes, Esq, who was fortunate
enough last season TO make corn to spare,
has constantly refused to take more than
selling at from $l.25 to $50 all round
him. Nor would he sell to men of means,
but held his corn for his poor and needy
neighbors. Such conducts 50 praiseworthy
that we record it for the benefit of those
who do otherwise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-23

New FLoUR.-The Charleston Standard
of the l4th inst, says that Messrs, Laftte
& Co, received on Friday night, the first
lot of new flour Of the present crop. 1t was
from Augusta, inspected in Charleston,
branded extra" and was shipped to New
York
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