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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
Notice..

All persons are forewarned from trading for =
certain promissory Note given by me to X. Chap
man agent for Edwin b. Chestnut and Silas G..
Willie for 800, due 18 months after date, and
lated 9th March, 1857 The consideration fof
said note having failed, do not intend to pay it
unles compelled by law.
Dec. %, 1857-4t }. A. OZMENT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
MARRIED..

In this County, on the god inst, by the Rev
I'll. Is. Cunningham, ID. d.. Mr.. John n Lee, Jr
and Miss Frances f. Gathcy.
On the 10th instant, by the Rev Il. H. LAT
felty, MIR +. w. Ahrens, merchant of this place
and Miss l.. A, daughter of David Henderson
Esq, of this county.
In CASTOR county, on the evening of the l7tl,
instant, by the Rev. J. ID. Hall, Mr. George w
Hanks, to Miss S. A. Stowe.
In Fayetteville, the 18th instant. in the
Methodist Z. Church, by the Rev. w. H. Bob
bitt, Mr. Charles b. Cook to Miss Mary L..
daughter of the late Doyle O'lIanon.
At Sloansville, in this county, on the 18th inst
by Rev. Mr. Pharr, Mr. jackson Stewart to Miss
Mary, daughter of Mrs Susan Sloan.
AT the residence of Mrs HI Sloan, on Fast
Rocky River, on the 22d inst, by Rev MIR Pharr
James Hill, Esq, to Miss Harriet, daughter OF
Mrs S Sloan.
In Salisbury, on 10th inst, Mr. WIN Gales to
Miss Barbara Dixon.
In 1redell county, on the 18th instant, MI
T. W. Caldwell and Miss f. N. f. Trmpleton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

y A grand rally of the Democracy of
New York city took place week before last
for the purpose of endorsing the first
annual Message of President Buchanan,
especially that portion of it relating to
Kansas. Letters were read from several
distinguished democrats. John Van Buren,
endorses the action of the President and
says that although he preferred that the
whole Constitution should have been sub
mitted to the people of Kansas, yet for the
sake of settling the question and taking it
out of Congress and leaving it with the
residents of Kansas, he approves the re-
eommendation of Mr. Buchanan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
STRAYED. or STOLEN.

From the subscriber on or about the 9Th inst,
dark BAY MARE and MULE COLT. The
Mare is blind in one eye, has large saddle
mark on left side. and is about Is hands high.
Amy person taking up said Mare and Colt and
returning to me, or informing me of their where
abouts. by letter addressed to me at Fort Mill,
York District. S. c., will be literally rewarded.
WILEY p. LANNON'S.
Dee. %, 1857. SS-3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

EARTHQUAKE.-Weh had smart shock
of an earthquake on Saturday morning. ten
minutes before nine o'clock, the undulatory
motions continuing about five seconds. In
some localities there was considerable alarm
one counting house, at least, being emp
tied of its occupants in double quick time.
In the western portion of the city plates
and glasses ratified on the tables; chande-
lers, with their glass pendants. jingled to-
gether; pictures hanging on the walls NOV
ed from their perpendicular position, and a
general disposition to see-saw manifested.
Charleston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

~ A correspondent of the Petersburg
Express states that serious accident occur
red on the Wilmington d Weldon Railroad
by the breaking of one of the rails miles
from Goldsboro', on the 2lst inst All the
cars were thrown from the track, contain
ing 263 passengers. Only one individual
Was seriously injured-others were bruised
more or less.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

THE NORTH CAROLINIAN," at Fayette-
vile, will be conducted by VIM. Bow, Esq,
until further arrangements are made. Mr.
Bow is one of the "old line democrats of
Cumberland, and the patrons of the Caro-
linian will find him every way qualified to
conduct a public Journal. Besides his
ability to manage the editorial department.,
he has practical knowledge of the bust
ness of printing office, without which it
is almost impossible for any one to succeed
in that line.) Success to the Carolinian
and our friend Bow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

Notices of marriages in Dallas are not in
serted because they We're not accompanied by
the name ofthe person sending them. We think
some one has tried to deceive US, and we intend
to try and find out who it is. If we do catch
any one at that kind of business he will feel
sick at seeing his name in the papers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
for building New Church near Big Steele
Creek, so by ~ feet, with Galleries on two
sides and one end. Plans and Specifications
can be seen by calling On w. X. Reid, Char
lotte, N. c., or on any one of the undersigned
near said Church. Proposals to be opened at
the Church, and decisions made OH the 9th day
of January next. Contractor will be required
to give bond with two approved Sureties for the
completion of the building in a workmanlike
manner. The Committee reserves the right to
withhold its decision, if deemed necessary, and
return Proposals. s. J. BERRYHILL.
w. NJ. PORTER,
j. n. POTTS,
A. g. NEEL,
Deer %, I957-2tpd COMMITTEE. p
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

~ The age is becoming more refined.
Root hog or die' is now rendered as fol-
lows: penetrate the subsoil my porcu-
pine friend. or early expect an obituary
notice on your untimely Demise"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
Charlotte & S. Carolina Railroad
TREASURER'S OFFICE,

G & S. G. r. r. Company.
THE Directors of this Company have ordered
the payment of a Semi-Annual dividend of Three
Dollars per share on the Stock, which will be
paid on first January next, as follows:
Fairfield Stockholders. at the Bank in Winns-
boro; Stockholders in Chester and Western
York, by the agent at Chester those in North
Carolina and Eastern York, by the agent at
Charlotte Charleston Stockholders, at the Bank
of the State of South Carolina and all others at
this Office c. BOUKNIGHT, Trcas'r
Dec. 20, 1857. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
THE MARKETS.
Charlotte, Dec. 20, 1857.
WEEKLY BY T. NJ. FARROw.

TIT should be borne in mind that the fol-
lowing are Wholesale prices mostly. We
endeavor to keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must DO made for the fact
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

CHARLOTTE AND S. G. RAILRoAD.-We
have heretofore announced that this Com
pany had declared a semi-annual dividend
Of three dollars per share. By the adver-
tisement of the Treasurer it will be seen
that the stockholders in North Carolina
will be paid heir dividends by the Agent
at Charlotte, after the lst of January. Con
sIdering the ressure of the times, this
speaks well for the good management of
this Road. VIM. Johnston, Esq, the PreSi-
dent, exercises much vigilance and energy
in directing the affairs of the Company, and
the Road is kept in good condition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
LATER FROM KANSAS.

ST. LOUIS, Dee. 24.-The Democrat has
later news from Kansas. The Legislature
of Kansas has repealed the law authorizing
Constitutional Convention. A militia
law has been passed over acting Governor
Stanton's veto. 1t appoints Major Gen
eral. eight Bridgadiers, and a full military
organization.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

SHERIFF GREER, of this county, has been
a very imdulgemt officer SO far as the col
lection of Taxes is concerned. He has ad-
vanccd money in order to make his settle
memts with the Comptroller; and now,
after waiting long time (many being in
as far back as 1854 he hopes that
those who owe taxes will pay up and save
him much inconvenience and trouble.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
FROM KANSAS.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. ga letter from Kan
sas says that Lane was shot, while engaged
in political discussion, by government
official. Secretary Stanton is still acting as
Governor. Gen. Harvey has sent com
pany of cavalry to Secretary Stanton's re-
QUESTION to suppress riots at Fort Scott,
where number of lives bad been lost
Arrivals from the plains report that two
companies of infantry had met with rever-
SEES. The Mormons threaten Fort Laramie.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvESTIoN.-The
Wilmington Journal, in speaking Of the
democratic meeting held in Cleaveland
county, says:
The meeting suggested that the Convention be
held In Salisbury, on the Second Wednesday in
February. TO the holding of the Convention at
Salisbury, we down here have no manner of OBJ
jecton-we would like it. Many OF US desire to
avail ourselves of tie opportunity OF meeting our
But must protest against the time named. 1t is
IN the dead of winter. About the worst time in
the year. There IS no necessity for such haste.
No Convention could be held soon. A few
delegates from few counties might ga her, but
no bona fde Convention. From this section no
delegates can we'll be appointed before the hold ng
of the county Courts in the spring. 1t would be
impossible To get full and fairly appointed repre-
until after the meeting othe county
in February and March, and travelling would not
be fully opened until April.
In any apparent difficulties arising of the
efforts division by few persons, there is no
cause for preCipItaEcy, but on the contrary every
motive cor GOODNESS aud deliberaton. The longer
the campaign is deferred, the longer time will the
opposition have develope the total want Of Cohe-
sion among its members under whatever flag they
may attempt to rally. especially if haI flag be one
raised by a dsorganiZlng member OF the Demo-
cratic party. We will abide the aciion of the
majority. but hope that action may not be precipi-
We only want a full attendance"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

Mr. JOHN MARTIN, of London is being put
in possession of the "Jennans property
which for so long period has been with
out recognised heir. The sum in cash he
inherits amounts to the announcement sum
of $So,ooO,OoO, while his income will be
$1,25o,Ooo per annum. The inheritor has
been wretchedly poor all his preceding life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

~ The South Carolina Legislature ad
journed on the 2Ist instant. Among the
Acts passed, We notice one for establishing
Normal School in that State; also, one
Incorporating the Cheraw and Coal Field
Railroad. After 1860 the Banks of S. c..
are prohibited from issuing notes of a less
denomination than $40.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

IIOCs.-Two droves arrived here last
week from Tennessee, but were held up
for cents gross. One owner killed and
saIted his whole drove rather than take : J
cents, which we think is bad policy on his
part, for it is the opinion that bacon will
b. plenty in the spring.
At Lancaster, s. c., a drove sold at ca cts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

JOHN NJ. THOMAS, formerly of Davidson
County, n. c., was killed near his residence
in Mississippi, on the 9TH Dec. inst. He
was in the act of getting on the train, when
his foot slipped and he fell on the rails
The whole train passed over him. the engine
excepted, killing him instantly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

70 How can man who has no wings,
be said to be winged" in an affair of honor!
Because in fighting duel he makes goose
of himself.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

II The Warrenton News will hereafter
be conducted by VIM. A. Walsh, Esq, as
sole editor and proprietor, and published
weekly instead of semi-weekly. The News,
under the management of Mr.. Walsh. has
been an effective colaborer in the cause of
democracy, and we hope it may meet with
increased success in the future.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

e Speaker Orr has announced his de-
termination to enforce strictly the rule pro-
hibiting the custom of bringing liquors into
that part of the Capitol under his special
charge. This, if strictly followed out is
a species of reform very much needed, and
cannot but be productive of good effects.
It is unfortunate, however, that he cannot
extend the operation of the rules SO as to
prevent certain members from surreptiti-
ously bringing the article into the building
in their stomachs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

@<N@ WE are requested to announce
49, r. III. MAXWELL as a candidate
for Constable for Charlotte District Election
ON the third Saturday in January.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

~ In a Dublin paper, Mr.. Flanagan
appends his name to the following:
Il hereby warn all persons from trusting
my wife, Ellen Flanagan, on my account
as am not married to her, "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.--Several naval
officers, affected by the retiring board have
been nominated to the Senate for restora
ton, in pursuance of the recommendations
of the courts of enquiry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
DIR. |. /. POLLOCK

Offers his PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
to the citizens Of Charlotte and vicinity.
Office on Trade street, two doors South of
the Court House.
December 70, 1857. ... ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

1 forewarn any person or persons from trading
for Note of mine in favor of Lannaue. Smith
& Whilder of Charleston, S. c., and payable at
the Bank of Charlotte, N. c., dated ;}0th Oct,
1857 and due four months after date, for the sum
of Two Hundred and Forty-four Dollars and
Seventy Gents. Said Note has been lost or
stolen and will not pay it to any person.
j. G. MOORE.
Charlotte, Dec. %, 1857 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

10 An old revolutioner says, that IF all
the solemn hours he ever saw, that occu-
pied in going home one dark night from
the Widow Bem's, after being told by hel
daughter Sally that he needn't como
again." was the most solemn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

five hours in this place on Christmas morn
ing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
Valuable Land
FOR SALE

By order from the Court of Equity, made at
the November term, 1857. / will expose TO pub
lie SALE at the Court House in the town of Char
lotte on Monday of January Court next, very
valuable plantation lying within one mile Of
town, containing 1864 Acres. The tract snearly
all well and heavily tmbered; the land is of the
best quality; the wood on it and its nearness to
the town makes it one of the most valuable
places that has been offered for sale. Persons
wishing more land can buy tract adjoining,
sold as the property of the minor heirs Ut NJ. A.
Brem. ID. X. DUNLAP, c. NJ. L.
Dec %, 1857. ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

THE MORMON Wharf.-The War De-
partment is said to be crowded with appli-
eants from every section of the country for
commissions in the army for Utah. A
number of young men at Harrisburg, Pa,
tender its services to fight Brother Brig
him."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

The PIGEONS, ONCE MoRE.-We learn
that at the pigeon roost, in Stokes County,
an average of 5000 pigeons per night were
shot during fifty nights, making 400 thou
sand.
They have moved their quarters to the
neighborhood of Toms Creek, Ss;rry Coun-
ty.-tSalem Press
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

~ The Salisbury Herald suggests the
name of II. w. Guion, Esq, of Lincoln
county, as the Wing American candidate for
Governor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

IL The " Catawba Journal :" is the title
of an old newspaper sent to US by DIR.
E. o. Elliott. 1t was published in Char
lotte in 1896, by Lemuel Bingham. at So
per year, and is about half the size of the
present Charlotte papers. Among the ad-
vertisers we cannot find single name tina
resides here now. A report of the Char
lotte market is not given, but we find the
Fayetteville market published, at which
place the people of this section then traded.
This, of course, was before the days of
railroads. In the copy Def, re US we find
an article copied from the Fayetteville OBJ
server in regard to cleaning out Cape Fear
River with a Dredging Machine, recon-
mendIng its use, &c.
From a biographical sketch of General
George Graham, published in this paper,
we extract the following:
When the British army entered Char
lotte, on the 26th of September, 1880,
Capt. James Thomson, George Graham and
others marched with Gen. Davidson and
the army to Phifer's, when finding in day
or two that the enemy were not advancing,
and probably would continue in that P lace
for some time, by permission of Gen. David
son they returned, and being well acquain-
ted with the country, collected a party of
IA in number, and on the Sd of October
defeated Maj. Doyle, who commanded for
aging party of upwards of 500, at McIn-
| tyres on the Beattie's ford road-the de-
tails of which have been heretofore publish
ed. While Lord Cornwali, lay in Charlotte,
they continued in the thickets about Long
creek, the heads Of sugar and Paw creek ;
at night procured subsistence, and by the
women who resided on the roads leading to
the north and west of Charlotte, arrange
ments were made to give them notice OF
any detachments that would pass out; but
| the enemy never sent any in that direction
after the affair at McTntvre'S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
For the Democrat.
ATTENTION, DEMOCRATS.

At meeting held I'm pursuance of public notice
at the Court House, on Saturday evening, the l9rf
instant, the following Gentlemen were unanimous
ly nominated for attendant and Commissioners fol
the ensuing year, 1858, viz:
For Intendant:
DAVID PARKS, ESQ.
For Commissioners:
RoBr. F. DAVIDSON, EMoR GRAHAM,
JOHN HARTY, j. MCKEE JAMESON
ALLEN CRUISE, SAMUEL BLAIR
REFLECTION on the I'd Monday in January.
X. =. WARING, President
WILLIAM KERR, Secretary =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

HoGs.-A drove was in our town yester-
day, which held up to 7 cents, though
there are lois baconing up below US. We
are now satisfied that though Pork may not
come down, Bacon will be cheap next sum
mer.-YorEviLe Chronicle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29

II The Mormon Delegate in Congress
is Mr.. Bernhisel, very silent, unobstru-
sive member, who is ever doing a world of
writing, but little or no talking. He seems to
take but little interest in the sublunary
affair, and just now less than ever, for,
though fresh from that home of the Saints.
the Salt Lake, he has not heard anything
about war" the plundering and robbing
of U. S. forage trains, or anything of the
like. Whatever has been done, if nything
he adds, it is likely to be the work of In
dams, whom Brigham Young, though
working hard to restrain, cannot always
restrain.
The honorable member, thus knowing so
little, of course, cannot be very useful in
the Hall of the House of Representatives,
and hence, all things considered. we think
it would be as well for Congress forthwith
to repeal the act by which he holds seat
and send him home. He cannot be any
thing else in the House than spy-and
such espionage is not tolerable in times of
war. such as the Mormons have created
with the United States.-N. Y. Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-29
ECLIPSES.

There will be four eclipses during the year
1858, two of the sun and two of the moon :
LIST. A partial eclipse of the moon Feb
ruary 27, only partly visible in the United
States. The moon will rise partly eclipsed,
which will take place generally after the
time of the greatest phase.
I'd. An annular eclipse Of the sun, March
Is. The sun will be centrally eclipsed on
the meridian in longitude As west of
Greenwich latitude As A North. In some
parts of the United States the sun will be
partially eelipsed.
Sd. A partial eclipse of the moon, Au-
gust "a. At some places the first contact
with the penumbra will not be visible; but
to most places in the United States the
whole will be visible.
4th. A total eclipse of the sun, September
7. This eclipse will be total on the meri-
dian. The sun will be centrally ecIipsed in
the southern hemisphere only.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-06-19
johnson, Vt. May eth, 1857.
PaImeI's Artificial Leg f..

1t will be seen by reference to the advertise
mont in another column, that the long established
Springfield Mandatory Of this world renowned
Invention has, at the earnest request Of the most
eminent Boston Surgeons and Physicians, beer
removed to the last mentioned city. Boston be-
S>center of operative Surgeons for New Eng
land, will accommodate better the greater part OF
those requiring the application of the q Palmer
Leg" Those unacquainted with the extent of
this branch of Surgical Mechanism, the number
of the Palmer Legs in use, will astonsh them
Nearly fhr,s Thousand persons using them in
the United States. The Company have three
aourishing Manufactures, viz. Boston, New
York and Philadelphia. The Palmer Leg is cell
ebrated not only in this country but throughout
Europe. 1t received the GREAT PRIZE MEDAL at
the Worlds Fair in London and has received
from different Institutions upwards of sixty Med
ais and Diplomas. 1t is used with astonishing
success 1t is so natural in appearance and action
as to pass unnotced. All classes of individuals
wear them and attend to their usual occupations
with little or no inconvenience. They are very
durable, wearing many years. The Springfield
Republican in a recent notice of this Invention,
truly remarks that Palmer 4 Co. have no compe-
tion except such as Injurious to the public