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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

The AspinwaIl Courier. received by the
Illinois, represents Gen. Walkers pros
poets as very gloomy. His men are de-
sorting by hundreds. and the Costa Rican
authorities have offered q reward of &c.
600 for his capture alive. or $4,000 for his
head.
The Album Semanal, of Costa Rica. pub
fishes a long address from number of de-
serters from Walkers army, to their late
companions, in which they are strongly
urged to follow the example which has been
set them. We make an extract:
ITO one and all who came with whatever
expectations, or under whatever induce
ments, we ask what thanks or emOluments
have you received, or can you expect to
receive from impoverished Nicaragua. or
thankless, unfeeling Walkerl For all the
tolls and privations. the night marching
and watching, the hungerings and thirst
ings, the sickness, wounds and battles you
have experienced, and suffered in one form
or another, we answer emphatically and
truly-none. Where is the realization OF
all the brilliant promises from time to time
made by the -fllibuster and his myrmi-
dons! Vanished into air, or rather into
the suiphurous ,apor of villainous gunpow-
der.
What benefit have you received, or are
you likely to receive from the hard fought
battles of Rivas first and second. Virgin
Bay, Massaya, or Grenada, or the terrible
sufferilgs of the return from Santa Rosa
Think of the horrors of the siege of Grana-
da, where the sick and dying lay mingled
with the dead and wounded, where limo.
cent and helpless women and children were
dying in your very sight from privation and
sickness, while you yourself were support
ing feeble strength, upon unnatural ant
loathsome food, to enable you to resist {
victorious enemy, and victorious only
through the notorious incapatilit of hin
whom you looked to for guidance and direc
! ton.
This man does not even possess the tao
of ability to gain and keep some small por
ton of the respect and affection of your
selves, his soldiers. You do not either love
or respect him as a man, or confide in hin
as good General. Why, then, do you
still cling to him -
Large numbers of this address, it is said
have been forwarded to the men remaining
under Gen. Walkers command.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
NOTICE.

The Board of Superintendents of Common
Schools will meet at the County Court Clerks
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.
quired to hold an election in the different School
Districts, on the LIST Saturday in April, to elect
three suitable persons to act as Committee-men
in their District for the ensuing year, and repct
the same to j. p. ROSS, e. y. s. C. s.,
for Mecklenburg County
March 18th. 1857. 37-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
rHE SOUND DUES.

The recent foreign advices put US in pos
session of the fact that the conference in
regard to the Sound Dues has at least vir-
tually settled the main point involved, as
far as the European Powers are concerned.
The redemption of the whole Dues by capi-
talization, in accordance with the sugges-
ton for some time current, is understood
to have been determined upon. This CAPT
talization amounts to the purchase of the
whole privilege from Denmark for the bene-
fit of the world at large, the price to be
paid in given number of years. So that
should this arrangement go into effect, from
the first of April, 1857, these Dues cease
to have existence, and the navigation of the
Sound will be free to the commerce of the
world. Invested of the vexatious delays at
Elsinore, &C. It is also stated that the
amount of this payment has been agreed
upon, and its proportion among the parties
interested, although the manner and time
are said to have been necessarily left as a
subject of negotiation with the separate
Powers. The total amount at which the
Sound Dues has been capitalized is 5,OOO,-
600 Danish rix dollars. of which 2o,93 per
cent. falls to Great Britain's, and 1888 to
Russia's, 1869 to Prussia's. and 3,4o to
Frances share. The proportion in which
the trade of the United States of North
America was affected was only 2,O5 per
cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

CHINESE SUGAR CANE.-Prof Bacon OF
Boston, said IN . lecture at the Medical
College, that the saccharum Of the Chinese
sugar cane is not cane sugar, but what is
we'll known as grape sugar or glucose-the
same kind ofsweet substance that is obtained
by boiling starch in diluted sulphuric acid
With regard to the Sorgho Sucre, or
Chinese Sugar Cane, the New Orleans
papers, published in the midst of the only
sugar section of the United States, contain
facts that look favorable 70 its Introduction.
Thomas Afieek, Esq, Of Mississippi, writes
that he has closely studied this plant, and
watched the results of the various expert
ments made, from its first introduction into
France to this time, and thinks it possible
that it may supplant the sugar cane, but
thinks the sugar-growing States cannot
lose, even if that be The result, as it will
Weld more sugar there than further North,
beside attaining vastly larger growth.
The South will have an additional advan-
tage in its supply of machinery perfectly
adapted to the purpose, and its thorough
knowledge of sugar-making.
MILITARY V1s1E-We learn that the
Wilmington Light Infantry, Capt. DeRosset,
is expected to visit this place on the soth
April (prox. by invitation ofthe Fayetteville
Independent Company. Preparations are
making, we understand, for cordial
reception; and our citizens generally, we
doubt not, will unite in extending to the
citizen soldiers of our sister town every
kindness which the spirit Of hospitality can
suggest.
We also learn that the Lafayette Light
Infantry, Capt. Cook, (of this town. has
accepted an invitation to participate in the
festivities which will be provided for the
occasion.-FayetteviUe Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber desires to keep the pub.
lie informed of the fact that he keeps d
Jour HOUSE."
Opposite the Court House. something fOf
the inner man. which. if taken in gnodersie
quantities, will make those who imbibe fee
decidedly better, if not little more -
He feels for his fellow men, and therefor
entertains the earnest desire that they WI
feel for him, and patronize his saloon win
their peaceful presence, always rememocr'
ing that his terms are cash and no ques'
tons asked. May be found among Otba
things
Hot Whiskey Punch for cold weatbe'
Cold for warm weatbsF
Brandy To-day, Gin, and Rum, and Otha
things that will make good feelings conc
A choice lot ofsPANIsH CIGARS ofsE67
quality and price.
N. B.-LIQUoRs of all kinds and quallnss
will be sold by the Gallon or Barrel at the D'
est market price, FOR CASH. JU
Charlotte, March "a, 1857
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

" A Washington despatch says: Chevalier
Hulseman has again got himself into a
squabhle with the government, and Gen.
Cass has been obliged to write him to-day
a long letter upon international law and
the privileges of ministers. It seems that
the Chevalier had some dispute with the
master of negro woman that he had
hired as servant, and the master meeting
her in the street told her to 60 home to
his house. The woman did so, and the
worthy Chevalier has invoked the inter-
position of the State Department to defend
his right as Minister Plenipotentiary of
Austria against interference with his ser
wants. Gen. Cass' letter is said to be an
exquisite brochure, as he has very little
sympathy for dirty work of any kind, and
less for that of Austria.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
AM TRrsHMANs RESOURCES.

~ go
Mr.. Meagher, in his speech at the St.
Patrick's Day Dinner, told the following
Paddy Shannon was bugler in the
Eighty-seventh regiment-the Faug@ q
Batta ghs-and with that regiment under
the command of Sir Hugh Cough, served
all through the Peninsular campaign
When the campaign was over Paddy nao
nothing left him but the recollection OF IT,
His only solace was the notice taken OF MIN
in the eanteen. It is no wonder, then, ne
became a convivial soul. From the bottle
he soon found his way to the halberts.
The regiment was paraded, the proceed
ings read, and Paddy tied up. The signal
was given for the drummer to begin, when
Paddy Shannon exclaimed:
"Listen now Sir Hugh. Do you mean to
say you are going to fog me? Just recol-
lect who it was sounded the charge at Bo-
ressa, when you took the only French eagle
ever taken. Wasn't it Paddy Shannon
Little thought that day it would come to
this; and the regiment so proud OF that
same eagle on the colors."
"Take him down." said Sir Hugh, and
Paddy escaped UNPUBLISHED.
A very short time. however, elasped' be-
fore Paddy again found himself placed in
similar circumstances.
"Go on" said the Colonel.
'.Don't be in hurry" calculated Paddy
ave few words to say, Sir Hugh"
1.-THE eagle wont save you this time, Sir. :"
"Is it the eagle, indeed then I wasn't
going to say anything about the same
though you are, and ought to be proud OF
it. But [ was just going to ask if it wasn't
| Paddy Shannon who, when the breach OF
Tarifa was stormed by $4,000 French, and
only the S7th to defend it, if it wasn't Pad
dy Shannon who struck up 'Garryown, to
glory, boys and you, Sir Hugh. have got
the same two towers and the breach be-
tween them on your coat of arms in testi-
| mony thereof"
"Take him down. said the Colonel. and
Paddy was again unscathed.
Paddy, however, had long list of services
to get through and good deal of whisky
and ere another two months he was again
tied up, the sentence read, and an assurance
from Sir Hugh Cough that nothing would
make him relent. Paddy tried the eagle
twas of no use. He appealed to Sir Hugh's
pride and the breach of Tarifa without
| avail.
''And is it me,'' at last he broke out,
''that you are going to fog? ask you,
Sir Hugh Cough, before the whole Reg
ment, who knew it well, if it wasn't Paddy
Shannon who picked up the French Field
( Marshal's staff at the battle of Victoria, that
the Duke of Wellington sent to the Prince
Regent, and for which he got that letter
that will be long remembered, and that
made him a Field Marshal into the bargain!
The Prince Regent said: You've sent me
the staff of Field Marshal of France ]
return you that of Field Marshal of Eng
land Wasn't it Paddy Shannon, that
took it? Paddy Shannon, who never got
! rap, Robin, or star, or coat of arms. or
mark of distinction except the fogging you
are going to give him."
''Take him down. cried Sir Hugh, and
again Paddy was forgiven,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

NOVEL ENrERPRIsE.-A correspondent
of the Charleston News, writing from
Washington, states that project is on foot
to start "Southern State Rights Pro-
Slavery Journal at London" Mr. Slocom,
Of Mississippi, has initiated this singular
enterprise. The Editor to be is Professor
Alexander Dimitry, at present the translator
in the State Department, native Of
Louisiana, a man of rare accomplishments
and an unsurpassed linguist. 1t is to be
delivered free Of all other expense to the
American subscriber at $40 per annum, and
is to be published weekly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

ExpELL1NG YANKEE PEDLARs.--The
Enquirer goes for statute expelling ali
Yankee pedlars from the State of Virginia.
1t says "the safety of each family demands
this; the well being and happiness of the
slave demand it; the highest good of all
classes in the Southern States requires it."
Jew pedlars should be put in the same
category.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

A WARN1Na.-A wealthy Greek ship
owner of Marseilles, France, has been
sentenced to three years imprisonment, a
fine of 5000 francs, and interdicted from
civil rights for ten years for having
fraudulently insured ship after he had
received intelligence of her loss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

CHARLESTON AND MEMPHIS RAILROAD
The Charleston and Memphis Rail Road
is now complete. For the first time there
is an uninterrupted communication through
slave holding States from the Atlantic to the
Mississippi. The distance from Savannah
to Memphis, by this route, is TAI miles
about 40 hours travel. The distance from
Charleston is Is miles greater.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
TRUST SALE.

The undersigned, as Trustee, will expose to
public sale at theCourt House in Charlotte ON tbe
9th day of April next monday of Court week.
the HOUSE AND LOT situate in the North.
western portion of the tewn Of Charlotte, former.
ly occupied by E. III. Moss, adjoining the lots
of Prof. johnson and Col. B. w. Alexander.
This property comprises one of the most eligi.
BILE situations in town, with Improvement all new,
ready for family residence and in good neigh
borhood
Sale will be for one third Cash, one third on
six months, and the balance on nine months
time, with interest from day of sale. .rE
THOMAS w. DEWEY, Trustee.
March 18th, 1857 37-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

A clergyman was rebuked by brother
of the cloth few days ago for smoking
The culprit replied that he used the weed
in moderation. ''What do you call moder-
alton ," inquired the other. "Why, sir"
said the offender, lone cigar at q time"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

NOVEL TRIAL.-A correspondent of the
Petersburg Express, attending the Superb
or Court held at Plymouth last week, Judge
Ellis presiding. writes that among the
crowd attending court were many drawn
thither to witness the trial of suit between
certain parties from the county of Hartford.
The political cast of the case was what had
given it interest. 1t seems as if gentle
man who had been a member of the Know
Nothing order had withdrawn from the fra
ternity whereupon. the lodge expelled him
and published him as unworthy of trust or
credence. The action is brought by the
elected member for SANDER. against the
publishing committee, claiming $l25, 600
damages.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

re- David Hunt, of Rodney, Mississippi,
has recently donated $4,000, to the
American Colonization Society.
1t is due, remarks the National Intel
ligencer, to the generous donor of the above
princely sum to say that it is not the sole
act of liberal support which he has
performed for the philanthropic cause of
colonization. Of that cause he has ever
leen a devoted friend, and has given
annually, during several years, five hundred
dollars; and little more than year ago
he gave at one time five thousand dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

H The White Sulphur Springs, Va,
have been purchased by a company of
capitalists of that State for $4,000, and
are to have expended on them as speedily
as possible some s25o,ooo for extending
the accommodations and identifying the
grounds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
DISSOLUTION.

The firm of LOWRIE q ENNISS is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. AN
persons having claims against the late firm
will please present them TO p. J. Lowrie for
settlement, who alone is authorized to settle
the same.
LOWRIE Il ENNISS. -F
March Is, 1857.
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u The London correspondent of the n.

u The London correspondent of the n.
York Commercial writes
THE announcement of the defeat of the
British Ministry in the House of Commons,
on the Chinese question, was received
throughout the country with surprise. The
coalition by which it was effected appeared
utterly distasteful, and cry was at once
raised for dissolution of Parliament, and
an appeal to the people.
1T is among the commercial classes that
the strongest feeling has been aroused
Merchants of all shades of opinion seem
unanimous in their view of this event. In
the Stock Exchange an address has been
promptly signed by nearly five hundred
members, requesting Lord Palmerston to
offer himself for London, in opposition to
Lord John Russell, who figured, jointly with
Mr. Golden and Mr. D'Israeli, as leader
in the attack. AtLloyd's 1.-THE resort of the
London underwriters a similar movement
was eagerly responded to, nearly four hum
dred signatures having been almost imme-
diately obtained"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

WE want to purchase ]. 900 Cords of Tan Bark
for which We will pay the following prices 10
Cash, delivered at our Tan Yard, or at either Of
the Railroad depOts at this place:
White or Chestnut Oak Bark, 81 so per cord
Red or Black 400
BOONE g. co.
Charlotte, March 3, 1857. 35-2m a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
A SNAKE WITHIN A PorAro-

A SNAKE WITHIN A PoTAro.-The
Chicago Journal, of Thursday says:
"Mr Charles E. Day, of the South Side,
yesterday showed us boiled potato, which
on being opened, was found to contain a
small snake over two inches long. 1t is an
ugly looking thing. The development took
place at the table.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

10 We have heard of some As,on;,,.
cures being made by Prof. De Gratb,s E,g
trio Oil. 1t seems to act on the d.alee:
parts with remarkable effect and in -
space of time health regains its sway. !, Ior
be had of the agent here, DR.. H M Pritctaaa
See advertisement in another column.
March 10. Pm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale the situa-
ton known as
"White HAIL.
In the Steele Creek neighborhoOd, 4
Directly on the main road leading from
Charlotte to Yorkville, seven and halt
miles from the former place and about feaf
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 good
state of cultivation. The fences are in good
repair and the buildings second to none D.
the country. The Steele Creek 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. III
The community is unsurpassed in the
general intelligence. public spirit, high
toned morality, and social qualities of ID
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 i'm
mediate neighborhood.
An indulgence of one, two, and thres
ears will be given.
j. B. WATT.
- March 9, 1857. 3m.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

A TRAGEDY AT THE OPERA.-A Philadel-
phia correspondent of the Baltimore Ameri-
can, writing Monday, notices startling
occurrence at the opera house there, as
follows:
A tragedy, appalling from its suddenness,
occurred during the performance of Linda
di Chomounix, at the Academy of Music,
on Saturday evening. One of the female
choristers, an Italian woman of considerable
embonpoint, was observed by several persons
on the stage to lean against one of the
wing pieces, in the attitude of sick
person. Assistance was Immediately rem
dered, and so quietly, that she was led off
the stage without any of the audience
observing it. She was taken to the green
room, but died before reaching it. The
incident was certainly startling enough to
shake the nerves of set of fashionable
people, or troupe of Italian musicians, or
even of theatre manager. 1t did nothing
of the kind in this case, however, for the
comedy proceeded as quietly as if the
tragedy had not occurred; and the giddy
mime of life went on, while one of the
actors made her "exit' into the presence of
the Eternal!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07
FOR SALE,
Valuable improved Lots at
Davidson College.

One Brick House, two stories, Store below,
with Dwelling above containing nine rooms.
Also, one framed Dwelling House, with eight
rooms. The property is in good condition, with
all necessary out-buildings attached
TERMs-Part cash, time on the balance to
suit purchaser. LEROY SPRINGS.
March 3Oth 1857 At
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n TlCE

All persons indebted to the late firm of LOwIe
& Enniss are requested to settle the same i'm,
mediately, as the business of the late firm must
be closed. / will continue the Book business
on my own hook Call and see me.
p. J. LOUVRE. +
March 16, 1857 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

FINE CoTToN-The editors of the New
York Courier and Enquirer have been
shown sample Of Sea Island cotton, taken
from bale sold in Charleston, South
Carolina, at l35 cents per pound, probably
the highest price paid in twenty years. The
factors who sold this bale are confident
that it is the finest bale of cotton that has
ever crossed the Atlantic. The planter
(of Edisto, South Carolina) took the medal
in the London Exhibition of 1851, and the
prize bale, though it spun yarn up to No.
900, is believed to be inferior to this. This
bale was picked out by the lady of the
planter with her own hands, and it is
marvel the perfection to which she has
brought the staple. 1t is to 60 to Havre.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

A SINGULAR CAsE.-On Friday of last
week the body of a man, in shoe kingly
mutilated condition. was found on the track
of the Long Island railroad, between East
N. York and New Brooklyn. He had evil
IDENTIFY been killed by being run over by
the cars. Two women claimed the deceas-
ed as their respective husband. One was
an English woman from New York, the
other German woman living in New
Brooklyn. Some watchmaker's tools were
found on the deceased, which increased the
mystery. as the husband of both women
were clock repairers. Both identified a
scar ON the left leg of the body. Finally,
the German woman substantiated her
claims to the deceased, the other woman
departing, convinced that she was not yet
a widow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-07

A YANKEE SCHEME TO COLOMBO IN THE
STATE OF VIRGINIA.-A prominent New
York paper contains the exposition OF
scheme for Colonizing in Virginia. Eli
Thayer says: 1--WE shall abide by the laws,
both State and National; shall adhere with
tenacity to the Constitution and the Union;
shall purchase large tracts of lands, and
give away one fourth to actual settlers, sell
one fourth at cost, and the remainder at
Free State prices, thus doubling their mon
ey. We will buy no lands in Hancock,
Brooke, Marshall, or Ohio counties, as they
are essentially free lands already, and con-
sequently too high.
Thinks the Oh lnces would be best in Ac-
comac, Southampton, and Dinwiddie.-
Says many of the people of Virginia actu-
ally desire this friendly invasion. Some
Shareholders even, he asserts. desire to take
stock in the company. If any portion OF
the people of Virginia, he continues, in de-
fance of their own interests, and our rights,
oppose the enterprise, and commit outrages
against the lives and property of peaceful
settlers, they must be met by the Constitu-
ton and laws ; and should these fail, popu-
lar sovereignty must be invoked for the Old
Dominion, as it has been for Kansas.