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

About the best joke of the season is the
profession of Col. Puryear that he is in
favor of Free Suffrage. We do not object
to candidates for Congress expressing their
views on the subject before the people; in
deed, we think it proper that they should
do so, especially as there are no county
candidates to discuss it. and the people are
to vote upon it at the same time they vote
for congressman. But how Col. Puryear
can belle his past record and now favor
Free Suffrage, can only be counted for on
the ground of its popularity and his own
fears of being beaten. Evidently he is in
sincere. In an article on Free Suffrage
the Western Sentinel says:
"Our object in this article. is to call the
attention of our readers to this matter, and
to warn the friends of the measure TO be
active and vigilant, for it has many and
bitter enemies-far more than they may be
ready to concede. We see in some of the
opposition papers, articles opposing the
measure, and written with view to bring
out the people against the ratification of
this just and equitable enactment: and there
are numbers of men. of prominence and in
fuence, belonging to the Know Nothing
party. who are known to be strongly OPP
posed to the change. Indeed, some of the
most ardent and active supporters of Mr.
Puryear in this county, have taken a strong
position against ratification, and are cleo
Pioneering and using their influence to de-
feat it.
The X. N. candidate for Congress in this
District Processes to be a friend of Free
Suffrage. We have shown how unsatisfac-
tory his course has been in the Legislature
upon this question. He has always acted
with the party which opposed its consum-
nation in the manner approved and endors-
ed by the people. His friends and polit:-
cal associates are in many cases its bitterest
enemies, and they are at this time endeav
oring to defeat the ratification of the Act
He has not been willing to obey the behests
of the people in this regard, but would say
to them, in effect-"You cannot have it in
your own way, but, if you get it at all, you
must take it in the manner ne prescribe"
We leave it with the people of the 9th
District to decide who are the true friends
of Free Suffrage; and we call upon those
who have always stood up for it, to be ready
to sustain and sanction their favorite meas
ure. on its final issue in August next"
Let the people of the whole State look to
it that an over confidence does not defeat
Free Suffrage. Its opponents are watchful.
and will poll their whole strength against
it. Let its friends rally to its support, and
beat down all opposition.-Ral. Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

NEW YORK, July 3-Cotton is firm;
sales are un:mportant. Flour is steady,
sales of $500 barrels; State 90 rs to 90 Az,
Ohio So 20 to 81 50, Southern 81 25 to
81 80. Wheat is quiet; sales of 10000
bdshels; fine qualities slightly declined;
new white So 25. Corn is firm; sales Of
1900 bushels; mixed as cts, white 95 eta.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

THE "CONYENTION' IN KANSAS.-A
Kansas correspondent of the New York
Journal of Commerce, in letter dated the
18th of June, writes:
There is little doubt that the Conven-
ton will frame a Constitution in which the
subject of Slavery will not be referred to.
and. submitting it TO the actual settlers of
Kansas, and none but the actual settlers,
submit a distinct clause, in addition, to be
or not to be incorporated in the instrument,
providing for the recognition, or not, OF
slavery in the new State.''
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STOLEN,

On the 2Sth inst, PORT-MONNAIE, con-
tanning Note of 81 500 on Eliza Frazier, with
Stanhope Caldwell as security, dated January ],
1856. payable twelve months after date to the
undersigned. All persons are forewarned against
trading for said Note.
ROBT W. ALLISON.
yune 90 1857 IL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

RUSSELL'S MAGAzINE.-We have re-
ceived the July number of this excellent
Southern Periodical. Its articles are writ
ten in a popular style, and are interesting.
instructive and humorous. We are pleased
TO learn that the work is meeting with in
creased public favor. Published at Char
lesion, S. C.-S3 per annum.
We wish something could be said or
done that would induce southern people to
Patronize their own periodicals instead of
those at the North, whose pages TEEN with
slurs and SANDERS of the South and her in
situations. UIarper's Magazine is rccep-
tacle for misrepresentation of North Caro-
lima and her citizens, yet our people patron
ize it in preference to better work at
home. We hope to see change in this
matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

TIT should be borne in mind that the fol
lowing are Wholesale prices mostly. 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.l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07
MRS. L. E. Grow, MRS. E. LITTLE,
Matron. Housekeeper.

MRS. L. E. Grow, MRS. E. LITTLE,
Matron. HOusekeeper.
S. LITTLE. Stetpdrd.
THE next session of this institution will COM
mence on the first Monday IF September. Any
INTEL gent and healthy white resident ofthe State,
between the ages of s and 20, whether Deaf and
Dumb OF Blind, may. if the means of education
are wanting, be admitted to the school free Of
charge. The terms for others may be learned from
the Principal. such pupils as are capable OF de-
cided improvement, are not only instructed in
the ordinary branches of a common education,
but receive such accomplishments as may best
fit them for success in life. Music, drawing,
needle-work, bead-work, and suitable handcratt
arts will form considerable part of the course
through which they pass. Careful attention will
be paid to their religious, moral and physical inn
provement, and every effort will be made, not
only to render them comfortable, but to promote
their highest welfare. Pupils should by all
means enter early in September. For any infoT-
nation in regard to the Institution, address
VIM. ID. COOKE, Principal,
Raleigh, N c.
.July T. 1857. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

r By the last arrival from Europe we
learn that a spirited discussion had taken
place in the English House of Commons, in
reference to the destruction of Greytown,
under the administration of President
Pierce. Lord Hamilton inquired if the
Government had demanded PREPARATION for
the British property destroyed. Lord Pal
merston replied in the negative. and said
that the law officers of the Crown had given
the opinion that such a demand could rot
be sustained. A discussion thereupon en-
sued, in which Messrs. D'Israeli, Roebuck,
and others, denounced the affair as an
outrage. and insisted that the honor of the
British flag ought to have been maintained.
Lord John Russell and others defended the
Government, and the subject was dropped.
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Illustrating THE CASE.

The enemies of a man and his party
are prone to dcprcciate their characters,
either by false ins;nuations or actual mis-
representations, whenever opportunity Of
frrs. Just at this time the Governor of
Kansas and the affairs of that territory are
receiving great deal of attention from the
press of the country. Many are disposed
to censure Gov. Walker for his course
since his advent into the territory, and we
admit that his conduct deserves con-
demnatinn, but then we think it unfair to
accuse him of entertaining unfriendly feel
ings for the South, or to abuse the Presi-
dent in view of the prospect that Kansas
will be free State. Kansas will not be
free or slave State in consequence of
any course adopted by Mr. Buchanan, or
Walker either, for the question must be
decided by the actual residents of the terri
tory in the manner prescribed by Congress.
If majority of the people are for slavery,
nothing can or will prevent it from be-
coming a permanent institution of the terri
tory, and so rice rersa.
Now, to say that Kansas is lost to the
South, by the bad management of the Ad
ministration, is seeking to make an impress
sion not in the least justified by the facts
of the case, and those who so charge know
better; but by so doing they hope to make
a little capital for their party. They can
not point to single act of the Administra-
ton that is susceptible of cenSure in this
ID i Il
ter should be settled by the inhabitants of
the territory themselves. And certainly
we of the South ought to be satisfied with
that course. We must be, or abandon our
the example of abolitionists by interfering
with the privileges and rights of others.
But we do not believe that Kansas is
lost to the South, unless the pro-slavery
strength in the territory has been exagger-
ated. If our friends possessed the power
and numbers at one time as represented.
what has become of it? The President
has done nothing to drive them off. All
the slave strength that Walker found in
the territory is there still, and if it was
powerful then it is powerful now. If there
was a majority Of free-soilerS in the terri
tory when Walker went there, and they
make it a free State. how can he be Justly
blamed! He could not make it otherwise,
unless,he were to set about importing voters,
which he has no right to do.
The hue and cry of the opposition against
the democracy, because, as they seem to
think, Kansas is likely to apply for ad-
mission into the Union with an anti-slavery
Constitution, is hypocritical' and raised for
the purpose Of making political capital.
Mi Buchanan is too well known to the
people of the South as one of her consist
ent friends, to be injured by the mis-state
ments of the opposition. And his record
justifies the confidence southern men have
always placed in him.
fWalker has exceeded his instructions
and truckled to free soliSm, he should be
recalled, which we think the President will
do if such proves to be the case.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

SALISBURY BANNER j. C. Cannon.
Esq, of the Salisbury Banner. has associa-
ted with himself in the conduct of that
paper, Mr. J. NJ. Ncwson, who makes his
bow to the public in the last issue in a
neat salutatory. Mr. Newson has had
some experience in newspaper publishing
heretofore, and we may therefore expect
the Banner, &" thrown to the breeze" by
Cannon & Newson, to continue to be an
efficient advocate of democratic principles.
Success TO our friends in every way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

COLUMBIA MARKET, July 4.
There was still some Cotton offering,
which found ready sale at very full prices,
ranging from IL to 13i, and choice a shade
hipher
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

THE SURVIVORS OF WALKERS ARMY.
We have announced the arrival of the
United States frigate Wabash at New York,
with 121 of Walkers men and officers, be-
sides Is women and FIVE children.
Speaking of IS of the men who are sick
and wounded, the Herald says:
Many of them are scarcely able to move;
some have lost their legs, others arms, others
again have great testers, swollen wounds,
gangrene, &c. They are indeed a most
pitiful looking body of men. The officers
of the ship describe the condition of the
men, when received on board, as one of the
most wretched that can be imagined-great
wounds, which had never been dressed,
festered and swollen, bodies incased with
dirt and covered with vermin. Lice, which
had never before been seen in that ship,
were found in abundance; they domiciled
on the body of almost every fillbuster.-
The officers of the ship had 20 battle them
selves in rum the crew was almost par
alyzed with fear of and actual endurance
of the vermin. The hair of the poor I'M
fortunate passengers had to be cut close to
their heads; they were bathed and COM
PEELED to be clean.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07
SUPREME COURT.

The following opinions have been deliv-
cred by the Supreme Court
By Nash, c. J.-In Harland Smith,
from Bladen, affirming the judgment be
Also, in Atkins v Mccormick, from Har-
nett Also, in State Harriet, a slave,
from Bladen. declaring that there is no
error in the Judgment below. Also, in
Taylor Taylor. in equity, from Anson,
dismissing the bill with costs.
By Pearson, J.-1n Taylor w. d NJ.
r. r. Co., from New Hanover, affirming
the Judgment. Also, in Barrow, in equity,
Windley, from Beaufort. directing decree
for plaintiff. Also, in Wiswall G. d R.
Plankroad Co., in equity. from Beaufort,
overruling the demurrer. Also, in Taylor
Kelly, in equity, from Moore, directing
reference, DC.
By Battle, jim White & Joyner v
Pool, from Hartford, directing a renlre de
moro Also, in State Stanly. from Col1m-
bus. directing a penire de moro. Also, in
Doe er dem w atkins v Jasley. from Stanly.
affirming the judgment. Also, in McLeran
Melvin, in equity, from New Hanover
interlocutory order to be reversed, with
costs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

THE THREATENED WAR BETWEEN SPAIN
AND MExICo.-It was stated few days
ago. that the Spanish feet, consisting of
five sailing vessels and two steamers, hav-
ing on board some 1900 soldiers, intended
for operating against Mexico, arrived at
Havana on the 25th ult. A letter from
Madrid, speaking of the condition of affairs
between the two countries, says:
.'If a favorable turn does not soon take
place hostilties are inevitable. The Mex
lean Government, it is to be feared. caIcu-
late too much on the attitude the United
States are likely to assume, or at least on
the danger to Cuba from the attacks of the
fillibusters.-But the Spanish Government
has no apprehensions from either quarter,
as. in the event of war, it will in all proba-
bility, confine its operations to blockade
of the coast, and, like the French in 1886,
to the destruction Of the fort of San Juan,
at Vera Cruz
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

Officers Of the Institution.
VIM. D. COOKE, A. NJ, Principal.
j. A. WADDELL, NJ. D., Vice- Principal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07
NORTH CAROLINA
Institution for the Deaf &
Dumb, and the Blind,

RALEIGH, N. C.-SEssIoN OF l851-59.
Board Of Directors.
WILLIAM Fl. MCKEE. NJ. d., President.
S. II. YoUNG, A. NJ. LEWIS,
JNo. C. PALMER, Q. BUsBEE.
w. w. VAss, d. G. FowLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07
HORNETS, NEST RIFLEMEN.

This new military Company paraded in
uniform for the first time on the 4th inst.
We were gratifed to see the turnout, for
nothing adds so much to a town as fine
uniformed Company. The dress of the
Rifiemen Is both snowy and appropriate,
and the gcnteel appearance made by them
on Saturday exhibits commendable mill
tary spirit on the part of the members.
We hope All increasing interest will per-
wade the community in behalf of the Com
pany. and that its ranks may be kept well
filled with the young men of the place.
Target exercises were had with the fol-
lowing result: Corpl ID. L. Rea won the
first prize, medal, his average shot being
sevcn-eighths of an inch from the centre
distance 80 yards. Serg't Henry Jones
was second best, winning the second prize,
a silver cup.
The Commissioned officers are: Captain.
J. Y. Bryce: LIST Lieut., L. s. Williams;
Cd Lieut., T. D. Gillespie; Sd Lieut., r. NJ.
Oates
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

V The Democratic Convention of Geor-
gia has nominated Judge Joseph E. Brown
of Cherokee county, as their candidate for
Governor. An exchange says:
Judge Brown is a young man, probably
not more than 35 years of age, a native of
Pickens District, South Carolina. He emf
grated to this State some fifteen years
since. poor boy in search of his fortune
Soon afterwards he attracted the attention
of DIR. j. w. Lewis, gentleman distin-
guished alike for his talents and his chari-
ties, who, perceiving in young Brown the
right stuff to make man of, sent him to
Yale College. We know not what progress
ne made then, but from the progressive
spirit he has since displayed, we presume
DR.. Lewis had no cause to be displeased
with his charge. While at Yale, young
Brown studied law, and returning home
commenced the practice, in which he has
been eminently successful. In lS49 he
was elected to the State Senate, and won
the respect of that body by his gentlemanly
manners and superior talents. At the close
of the session he returned home and resum-
ed the practice of law, which he continued
until October, 1855, when he was elected
Judge of the Blue Ridge Circuit, beating
his competitor, Judge Irwin, several thou
sand votes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

Teachers in the Blind Department.
J. A. wADDELL. N. d. MRS. sc. wADDELL,
MISS M. Z. COOKE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

Cool WEATHER.-LaSt week we had
several days of cool weather-the Their
winter clothing feel quite comfortable.
There WIS a hail-storm north west of
this place on Wednesday. In portions of
Virginia, on the same day, large quantities
of hail fell, which accounts for the sudden
change of weather.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

Teachers in the d. & D. Department.
GEO. E. KETCHAM. cHAs. NJ. GROW.
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A TASTY MAN.-Brownlow, of the Knox
vile Wing, speaks of democrats as follows:
Jacobs Ladder, Converging Lines,
Foreign Catholic, Squatter Sovereignty
Dirt Road, Ruck-tail. Double Distilled,
Patent Leather, warramted-not to cut-in-
the-eye, Bogus, Don t-care- a damn-DemO-
Grey"
Brownlow belongs to the party that used
to swear it had all the decency!
q The Bank of Fayetteville has de-
elared a semi annual dividend of FIVE pei
cent. The Bank is in a sound and prosper
Gus condition, and is managed by as COM
petent set of officers as any institution
ever had.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

HoN. A. V. BRowN.-The Boston Her
aid, a neutral paper, referring in compli-
mentary manner to the present Postmaster
General, says he has now performed his
duties for a length of time sufficient to
enable those familiar with the affairs of our
postal department to Judge whether he is
likely to fulfill the high expectations which
his friends had formed in regard to his ad-
minstration. We hardly need say that
those connected with the department have
found those expectations realized. and the
selection of the President justified. and the
puolic in general will agree that this inn
portant trust has fallen into eminently able
hands.
The Postmaster General has brought to
the duties of his highly responsible position,
"a comprehensive, well furnished mind, and
mas shown that he possesses those rare
Qualities which enable him to master the
0roadest operations and minutest details OF
the postal service.
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The Bank ofCharIOtte, NC.

June %, IoOI.
A DIVIDEND Of per cent. on the Capital
Stock OF this Bank, for the last six months, has
been declared this day, and payable on the inst
Monday inJuly.
It'll II. B. WILLIAMS, Pres't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

EARLY.-We have received from our
friend DR.. Woodruff, specimen of green
corn, grown by him this year. This is
certainly very early for this late season.
.Spdrtanburg Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07
RAIL ROAD AccnENT.-The Express

RAIL ROAD AcCIDENT.-The Express
train due yesterday morning at 3 o'clock,
did not arrive until eleven. in consequence
of the train being thrown off the track by
distractions. We have heard of no seri-
Gus damage being done. The Instructions
were laid on between the Gibsonville and
Mclean Stations. Two negroes, found
near the place, were arrested upon the
charge of committing this grave offence
Salisbury Watchman, June 30h.
We learn that the negroes confessed the
crime.
The Greensboro Times says that the
negroes were tried in that town and sem
fenced to receive 80 lashes, and will be sent
out of the State Is it possible that is all
the punishment the Williams are to get If
the law does not protect travellers better
than that, they would be justified in hang
ing any one on the spot for such an offence
after ascertaining his guilt. The Times
states that the distractions were placed at
Rock Creek culvert, one of the most dan
gerous places for such an accident on the
road-tne fall being over 60 feet. The fore
wheels of the engine were thrown off the
track upon the sills-which broke the cow
catcher, tore up several stills and bent the
railing but, fortunately nothing farther
was damaged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-07

WOMEN MAssAcRED BY INDIANs.-The
St. Paul's Pioneer of the 21st ult, says that
intelligence has been received of the two
ladies captured by the Indians at the Spirit
Lake massacre. Mrs. Noble had been
murdered and Miss Gardiner had been put
up on the side of hill for target, to be
shot at by her fiendish captors. Both her
legs were broken, and she was left there to
die. Shewas found by some friendly Indians
and carried to mission Station, where all
aid possible was rendered her.
NORTH CAROLINA STocKs.-The New
York papers report considerable sales 81
State Bonds at 9l4.-Virgiula Bonds have
run ahead of North Carolina Bonds, and
are quoted at 921. 1t is said that the issue
of North Carolina Railroad Bonds, endorsed
by the State, at 8 per cent, has deprecated
the value of the States own Bonds.
Maine Democratic State Convention.
PORTLAND, June 30.-The Democratic
State Convention, which met here to-day,
nominated unanimously H. Smith of War
rem. for Governor. Resolution were then
adopted extolling the Democratic party,
sustaining its course in regard to Kansas,
expressing submission to the Supreme
Court decision III the bred Scott case. and
complimentary to President Buchanan.
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A HoAx.-The statement we published
last week from the Petersburg Express, to
the effect that Messrs. Hale and Syme had
gone off to fight duel, turns out to have
been hoax, which the Express of the Goth
explains as follows:
THE matter originated with the con-
ductor of the Southern train, who had mis-
taken certain parties for the "beligerents."
The news were communicated by gen
tleman to Capt Sanford. who Immediately
advised a warm friend of Mr. Syme's, Mr.
Patterson, and he as quickly despatched to
Capt. VIM. Pannill, whence the informa-
ton was communicated to the Mayor. The
latter then very prudently took measures
against the suspected duel as noticed in our
paper of Saturday. The whole town was
ION fire." as it may be termed, on Friday,
and innumerable messages were despatched
as to the result of the affair. Various re-
ports of the actual occurrence of the duel
were current. Some said that Syme was
shot in the right hip, others that Hale had
ball in his heart, and Syme was arrested,
&c. The whole matter proved an entire
hoar, through the misapprehension of par
ties on the train at the time"
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THE MARKETS.
Charlotte, July 8, 1857.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY T. NJ. FARRo'