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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

~ Those who are disposed to grumble
at their condition IN life, let them read the
following and feel grateful that they are not
in a like situation
"In Shelby, New York. Henry Possan,
a man forty-fve years of age, has been con-
fined to his bed. and helpless since he was
nineteen-twenty- years! His knees
are dislocated by rheumatism, and SO drawn
under as 10 form a perfect S. The ankle
joints are also dislocated and shockingly
displaced. His feet are drawn round to
one side, and the toes twisted into all
shapes. Scarcely limb, or a joint, or a
member of the body is left underlined;
and added to this, the poor mau has been
rendered perfectly blind by the same dis
ease. He lies upon his back, his arms
folded across his breast, and is only able
to move his fingers. His pain is severe
and almost constant. Yet, strange to say,
the afflicted man retains the vigor Of his
intellect. is intelligent and ell-posted in
the passing events of the day. and is re-
signed and cheerful. He has patient sis
ter, who administers to his few wants, reads
to him and cheers him On his desolate jour
ney of life.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
DIED.,

In Wilmington. on the 18th inst, of pneumo-
MIA, Gen. John Gray Bynum.
In Sampson county, on the 9th inst, j. G.
McDugald. Esq, formerly of Bladen, which
county he represented in the Legislature one
term.
In Raleigh, on the 9th instant, Mr. James S.
Terrell, aged about "A years. Also.- on the Sth,
Mrs Elizabeth r. II arris, wife of u Harris.
In Surry county, Rev A. Roby, aged 80 yrs.
In Charlotte county, Va, on the 9Th inst, Rev.
Lewis skidmore of the Oldest members OF
the Virginia Conference, aged 81 years.
In Lake county, Miss, on the 9TH inst, VIM
Linn Wallace, aged "a years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
TIE VANITY OF ALL THINGS.

We are not of those who underrate this
world, with its teeming beauties and its
countless stores of blessings. But, in view
of the appalling incidents of the last few
days, one may we'll be pardoned for saying
in the responding words of the holy book.
Vanity of vanities, all is vanity go On
board the Central America, when the life
of hundreds was poised on the chances of
the monent, how vain was any thiag like
gold. or that gold could produce! 1t was
the veriest rubbish, and the accumulation
of years was thrown upon the decks as
though its very touch were pollution. How
gladly would thousands have been ex-
changed for piece of cork. or even for the
very wind, if bound in form so as to save
life In view of the terrible realities of
that moment. how paitry were all the honors
of Office or Offices Of position! How ut
terly mean appear ali the questions Of
party or of politics when life and all it's
cherished hopes are at stake! Millions
would often be freely given for moment
of time; but time and life and life's best
blessings are not marketable eommodi
ties which gold can purchase. One ray of
Christian hope, one comforting assurance
of faith-the faith in another, better, a
holier life-wiil do more in the season Of
terrible visitation to give calm to the
troubled soul and to support the sinking
spirit than all the wealth of the Indies, all
the honors of the world. How, then, should
we prize faith, and hope, and charity,
which is greater than either! When these
qualities-virtues we would call them-are
SO much needed in a world of sorrow. of
trial. of affliction, and of DEATH like this
world of ours, with what joy should we hail
all efforts to increase them in the public
mind, with what care should we nurture
them in our own souls, and with what pity
should we look upon those who scott at
faith, mock at hope, and treat the devout
anticipations of the humble spirit as delu-
sions !-Er. paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

REMARKS.-The market Is somewhat
depressed in consequence Of the tightness
of tho money market. Bacon is quito
scarce and wanted at quotations. Cotton
has declined. owing to the great decline in
other markets-lO to l04 is about the figures
now. Flour, Wheat and Corn have slightly
declined. Our merchants have large stocks
of goods on hand, and we presume they are
willing to exchange them for country pro-
duce. Farmers would do we'll to take ad-
vantage of the present prices, as we may
reasonably expect that prices will still fur
Their decline.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
Strayed or Stolen

From the subscriber, about one mile from Char
lotte on the Plank Road, on the 9TH instant, a
Mare MULE nearly black, ID years old, about
I44 hands high, fore feet newly shod, hind feet
unshod, with leather halter the strap of which
is fastened in large brass ring. She has black
stripe across the shoulders; the tail has been
trimmed about year ago, and is square at the
end; small scar on the right side and roach
ed name. I will give a liberal reward for her,
or be thankful for any information concerning
her whereabouts. My post Office is White Pine
or Lincolnton.
Oct. 90. 4tpd. MOSES d. ROBERTS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

LATEST FROM CALIFoRN1A.-Thes steam
ship Northern Light arrived on the 10th
inst. from Aspinwall, bringing the latest
news from California. -,.r,
The Northern Light brings 700 passen-
gers and upwards of $l,50O.OO0 in specie.
She brings no list of the passengers of the
Central America, but the list of specie on
that vessel, on freight, shows the amount
to be ST. 1897 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

II The President of the Charlotte and
S. C.. Railroad informs US that Ministers
attending the session of Synod at this place,
as well those attending the Methodist
Conference, will be conveyed over that
Road for one fare. They viii pay the re-
gular fare in coming, and q certificate from
the presiding officer or secretary that they
are ministers. will entitle them to return
free.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
MEcKLENBURG FAIR,
Postponed until the 18th & 10Th
November.

In order to allow the Executive Commit
tee further time to mature arrangements,
the holding of the the Mecklenburg Agri-
cultural Fair is postponed until Wednesday
and Thursday. the 18th and 10Th days of
November. By that time it is expected
that the grounds will be in readiness and
ample arrangements completed for making
the Exhibition creditable and interesting.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

II During the last two months there has
been an unusually large number of through
passengers over the y. T.. and Charlotte
and S. C. Railroads. AS the advantages
of this route are becoming better known, we
may expect an increase of travel in this di-
reCtiOn,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

HERINO WOOL.-At the store of the
Rock Island Company we saw some MerinO
Wool, sent to market by E. w. Jones of
Caldwell county, pronounced to be as fine
as any raised in Pennsylvania or any other
State. 1t sold for AZ cents per Id. The
Rock Island Company will manufacture it
into Cashmere.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

~ Some of the papers are lecturing wo-
men upon extravaganza in dress, and adj
vising them to retrench, especially during
the present financial difficulty. Doubtless
there are many cases of unwarrantable ex-
travagance in this way; but do people ever
consider that two or three glasses of brandy
and half q dozen regalias INDUCED in daily
by a man, to say nothing of five and ten
dollar dinners, amount to more in year
than would be required to dress woman
up to the full requirements of fashion J.
Much of this talk about the extravagancs
of women is nonsense. They are almost
universally careful. and many a trader
would to-day have been safe and sound if
he had listened to the prudent counsels of
his wife. rather than the reckless prompt
ings of his own ambition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

NEGROES DEPRECIATING IN PRIcE.-The
arrangement in financial affairs has caused
heavy depreciation in the price Of negroes
of all grades at Richmond. The i'm
possibility ofgetting money from the South,
and the high rates of exchange now asked
have driven the largest traders out of the
market so that there is nothing being done
in the business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

RETURNING GOODS TO EURoPE.-To
such an extent has the present crisis affect
ed importations that some of the New York
importers, it is stated, have commenced to
send back goods to Europe rather than
pay the duty on them or incur the risk of
not being able to sell them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

u. S. SEEATOR.-The Tennessee Leg
islature elected ex Gov. Andrew Johnston,
u. s. Senator from that State in place of
Senator Jones. resigned. Speaking Of the
new Senator, the Washington Star says:
He is the most remarkable man in the
United States. Though scarcely fifty years
of age. he has worked his way step by step,
to position second to that of the Presiden-
cy only, under greater disadvantages than
ever surrounded man in this country who
has had similar success in life He was a
married man before he could read. and
learned the rudiments of his education un-
der the tuition of his wife, at such times as
he could snatch from his labor as jour
neynan tailor to provide bread for his fam
iiy."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

~ The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Wilmington. Charlotte and
Rutherford Railroad will be held in this
place tomorrow, "Wednesday
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

PRIZE FIGHT.-A prize fight was fought
near Buffalo, 4. Y. last week, between two
pugilists named Lazarus and Horrigan.
They pummelled one another for 100 rounds
and neither conquering.. the stakes were
withdrawn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
IL An English paper says that one of

IL An English paper says that one of
tue worst features, for the United States.
connected with Mormonism. is, that most
of the people in Utah. or who are going
there, are foreigners, persons from the low
est classes of Europe. especially England.
There are many persons about the cities of
London, Liverpool and Manchester. who
are willing to go any where and do any
thing. believing that they cannot worst
their present miserable condition. Hence
they listen to the false promises of Mormon
preachers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

- COLUMBIA, Oct. 1.-THE Cotton mar.
ket is not very active, and prices are un-
settled; ia to Ia being the highest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

II In consequence of the money crisis.
Chickering & Sons, Piano manufacturers,
who employ about 800 workmen, failed to
settle with them at the usual time. and
informed them of the cause. Instead of the
workmen losing confidence in their employ
ers and quitting work, they held a meeting
and resolved to loan the firm $4,000 to help
them out of the difficulty. Such acts as
this will do more than anything else to
allay panics.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
K% To the Managers of the

Mecklenburg County Bible Society:
You earnestly requested 10 attend the
Regular Quarterly Meeting of the Board, to be
held i'll the Town Hall of Charlotte, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, on Tuesday the 9th October. 1897
J. Il WATT. Prcs't
E Nye Hutchison. Rec'g Scc'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

NEW YORK, Oct. l7.-Flour market
firm. Sales of Southern at S. IS to $5 60.
The Corn market was heayy-sules at GO
to 81 cts. for mixed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

CHARLESTON, Oct. 17.-Cotton was
in good demand to-day; the market, how
ever, was irregular prices ranged from
IL to IL cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

WORKING MEN.-In New York large
number of mechanics, clerks and factory
operatives have been thrown out of en-
Floymeat. In Brooklyn one company dis
charged 400 hands. 5000 segar makers
are idle. About two thirds of the journey
men in the printing offices have been dis
charged. IF people would pay their dues
this would not have hRppened.l Hatters.
cap-makers. dress makers, &c, are with
out employment by thousands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

PAY Your LITTLE B1LLs.-Nothing helps
the money market more than the prompt
payment of little bills. 1t keeps up trade,
keeps money moving, helps the banks and
makes every body feel good. When every
body holds on to all the money he gets
because he fears times are going to be
worse, he helps to make them so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

n The Synod Riu meet to morrow even
ing at7 o clock, in the Presbyterian Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

TIT should be borne in mind that the fol
lowing are wholesale prices as1,stly- We
endeavor to keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for the fact
that prices frequently change immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
SUSPENSION OF BANKS.

r. The Wilmington Journal of the 18th.
after announcing the suspension of several
New York banks, says:
While on this subject we had as well state
that 81. Of the =. Bank of Wilmington"
notes. sent down here by the Bank of Fay
etteville," were protested yesterday.
We have implicit confidence in all our
banks, and persons owing cannot do US
greater favor than by sending US the
amount of their Indebtedness. We will
give receipts with no little pleasure for bills
on any of thcn-"
Since the above was in type. the Journal
announces the suspension of the Bank OF
Wilmington, the Commercial Bank, the
Bank of Cape Fear, and the branch Bank
of the State in that town. The Journal
says: 1--WE take this occasion to warn
persons holding bills on any of our banks
not to be alarmed. We believe every one
of them to be as sound to-day as any insti
tuition of the kind in the Union. They can
show as fair balance sheets as may be de-
sired"
We learn that the branch Bank of Cape
Fear at Salisbury has suspended. And we
see it announced in the Petersburg Express
that the Banks at Raleigh suspended last
Thursday; but we see no notice of it in the
Raleigh papers.
II All the Banks in Richmond, Peters
burg and Norfolk have suspended specie
payments.
II The Secretary of the Treasury does
not anticipate that the revenue for the fiscal
year ending the 30th of June next. will
amount to more than thirty millions, from
present appearances. This will not be
subject of regret to the Administration, as
an empty treasury will be strong argu-
ment in favor of economical legislation, and
do away in a great measure with that lavish
system of appropriations which were so
well harvested by Weed, Matteson, Ed
wards & Co. last Congress.
Photograph hkenesses are now taken in
New York the size of life
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
The Columbia Carolinian saws.

In relation to the suspension of the Bank
of the State, which will cause no loss to
any of its bill holders, the Charleston Eour-
Ter very properly recommends.
.sAs We have before stated, the notes of
the Bank of the State are secure beyond
nil question. Having the whole credit and
the power of taxation of the State to sus-
tain them, they are better secured than the
notes of those banks in New York and else
where, which have deposited dollar for
dollar in stocks to secure their redemption
those stocks have to be sold at the mar
ket depreciation in order to redeem the
notes, so far as the proceeds will 60. Hav-
ing. then the fullest confidence in the ulti-
mate convertibility of these notes, we would
recommend them to ths community as a
circulation which would answer all the
local purposes of trade"
The Peoples Bank at Charleston, has
also suspended. Also, the Bank of Ham
burg. 8. c.
SAVANNAH, October I5.-A meeting of
the Presidents of the banks in this city was
held last night, ut which it was unanimous
ly recommended to suspend specie pay
ments. In consequence of which all the
banks suspended this morning.
NEW YORK, October IS.-All the banks in
this city suspended specie payment yester-
day. Sterling exchange is quoted at lll4.
The Augusta (Ga.) Banks refused last
week to take the bills of the Exchange bank
of Columbia, Planters Bank of Fairfield,
and Bank of Chester. S. C. The Chester
Standard says that Sin order to make as
surance doubly sure and place the bills of
the Bank of Chester above the slightest
semblance of cause for doubt, the board of
Directors have come out in a card pledging
their several private fortunes for the re-
demption of the bills of the said bank"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
RLECTIONS.

ga. McWil dcm.s has
been elected Governor of Mississippi. The
Congressional delegation is democratic, as
we'll as the State Legislature.
PENNsYLvANIA.-The election in this
State for state officers took place on the
18Th. Packer, the democratic candidate
for Governor, is elected.
KASSAS.-It is stated that the democrats
have majority Of one in the territorial
council, and 2 or 3 in the lower branch,
PARROT, the black republican candidate for
Congress, is elected by or 5000 maj.
OHIO.-Tha Democratic gain is consii-
cradle over the vote of last fall, but not in
sufficient rates to carry the State.
Later intelligence indicates that the dem
ocrats have carried the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

MIR. DALLAS AND Mr.. CRAMPToN.-
Mr.. Champion, the late British minister
to this country. is said to have recently
treated our minister in London quite
rudely. The Washington correspondent
of the Now York Times says:
ut appears that Mr.. Champion repeat
eddy and in the most public and marked
manner has avoided Mr.. Dallas, notwith-
standing the best efforts of the latter to
evince the kindest and cordial feeling on
his own part. On one occasion recently,
while Mr.. Dallas was walking the street in
company with q British nobleman, Mr..
Champion was observed approaching from
the opposite direction, but upon seeing our
minister he suddenly passed up an alley
way and again avoided him. Conduct like
this, frequently repeated. has attracted at
tention and ELECTED a good deal of severe
remark against Mr.. c.. who would seem to
have no excuse for it. except bis general
hatred to Americans since his forced retire
ment from the embassy here"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

Hon. w. P. Fessenden, y. S. Senator
from Maine, whose death the telegraph an
nounced last week, is still alive and we'll.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20
PREMIUM
PHOTOGRAPHS
A[Nl[BROl7WP3S
w. P. HUGHES,
PhotoGraDhiSt.

HAS taken Rooms in Carsons Brick Building,
over Boone & Cos shoe store, third story,
where he will be found at all times ready to take
Pictures of all who may favor him with call,
in a truly lifelike and artistic manner. My
abundant facilities, with all the improvements
of the present day, and long experience (being
the oldest operator in the State) enables me to
produce in cloudy as well as clear weather, the
most strikingly correct and splendidly finished
Likenesses, singly or in groups, colored in styl,
belonging only to my productions, and warrant
ed never to fade, for less money than any Other
Gallery in the State. Call soon my stay is
positively limited.
Oct 90
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

Letters from Washington announce that
the Central American questions are all
settled. The de tacto government Of Nicara-
qua is recognized, and Dir Irisarri is to be
re ,eiyed as minister.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

MAssACREs OF MISSIONARIES IN INDIA.
The last ray of hope has been dispelled by
the late arrival Of news from India, and we
must now record, with feelings of the pro-
foundest sorrow, that there is every reason
to believe the missionary families of the
Presbyterian Board at Futtehgurgh have
persisted in the massacre. They have been
traced to the vivinity of Cawnpore, and it
was hoped that when Gen. Havelock ar
rived there he would find them alive and
rescue them from the insurgents, but he
reports but one white person as saved,
and her name is given; SO that the painful
fact is pressed upon our hearts that our
brethren and sisters, our dear friends Free
man, and Campbell, and johnson, and
McMullen, and their wives. and two chill
dren of Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell. have fallen
victims to the awful instruction in India.
NeU York Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

TERRIBLE RATE OF INTEREsT.--The
Charleston, s. c., Mercury hears of a case
there, in which a gentleman paid fifteen
dollars for the use of one hundred and fifty
for q single day. This is at the rate of 800
per ct. pr month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

Photograph hkenesses are now taken in
New York the size of life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

LATEST FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer
Vanderbilt has arrived with Liverpool dates
to the Sd inst. Cotton. Corn, Wheat and
breadstuffs of all kinds have declined,
A considerable decline in these articles
have also taken place in New York.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

~ We have also good assortment of Goods
at our Store at MoRRow's TURNOUT, where we
offer Goods at Charlotte Prices.
HENDERSON & AHRENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-20

Charlotte, oct. 90, 1857.

CORRECTED wEEKLy BY Y. N. FAnRow.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
w. r. WILEY,
ActOr 7aey at Lao.

MOKGANTOWN, va,
III AS resumed the practice OF the Law
- IN the counties of Monongalia, Ma.
ron and Preston.
REFERENC
III. DERIro, ESQ.,,
s snos. e; hs = ps Ba,Hmor., Nd.
4. Mshe Gas,E Esq, Wheeling, Va.
Smith, MURPHY &C.,, ) Philad.lnh,a
SEXTON, SEAL s. SwEARrNoEs,} Pa
September, IL, 1861. I6l-tf.