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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
FATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
LINCOLN COUNTY.

Marcus Boyd
vs.. O..o;n.I RilI in Eon;tv
Middleton King
and others.
In this case it appearing upon the affidavit
of Marcus Boyd, that Middleton King, one Of
the defendants IN this case, is NOT resident
of this State. and is beyond the ordinary pro-
cess of this Court: 1t is Therefore ordered
mat advertisement be made in the Western
democrat for six weeks, notifying said Mid
dleton King that he be and appear at the next
Court Of Equity, to be held for the county Of
Lincoln, at the Court House in Line olnton on
the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday iE Feb
ruary next, then and thers to plead, answer
or deraur to Plaintiffs bill of compia int, or
Judgment pro cOnfesso will b. entered against
him, and the case set for hearing as to him
or Darts, and decree made accordinly.
VIM. J. HOKE, C.. K N. F..
Feb. 90, 1s57.-3i-6w PRS fee SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
S5 REWARD.

STRAYED from Charlotte on the 29th of
January, bay horse MULE, about ~ years
old, aud has white mark behind the right ear.
Last seen going towards Salisbury.
The above reward will be paid and expenses
on delivery of said Mule to the subscriber at ST.
GATHERINGS Mills.
JOHN WILKES, Jr.
February 23, 1857 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
COLUMBIA MARKET, Feb. 81.

There was fair supply of cotton on sale;
and also a fair demand for the article
Some 400 bales changed hands, at III to IL
cents extremes; most sales / ii to l25 cents.
Bacon-hams, new, il to l6; sides IA to
Is; shoulders II to ~ cts. per ID. Flour
country. So 50 to go per Dbl. Grain
corn, 81 per bushel. Oats, Is to 80 per
hnshel. Peas. 81 to 81 10 per bnshel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
Hon0rabku Adjusted.

A personal difficulty between Col. VIM.
Wallace AMI James G. Gibbes, acting as
editor of the South Carolinian, in the
absence of the editor, has been honorably
adjusted Columbia Cdrolinian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

MISUNDERSTANDING the past week
large amount of Cotton came in and sold
readily at 10 cts. for common and 124 for
fine quality. The market is well supplied
with Corn. Butter 1914 to Is cts. per pound,
and Eggs 10 cts. per doz. Irish Potatoes.
northern, s. 25 per bnshcl. Wheat 81 Az.
Trade brisk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

UREA, Feb. l6.-The Radical Abolition
Convention assembled here to-day, and was
attended by about one hundred persons.
The resolutions adopted fully endorse
the disunion sentiments of the Worcester
Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

Use OF TURPENTINE IN THE ARTS
The use of rosin and turpentine seem to in
crease with every development of inventive
talent. In painting, in printing, in soap
making, and especially in lighting, ISIS use
seems to be almost universal. 1t forms an
important element in many chemical opera
lions, and it is estimated in late commu-
nication to the London Society of Arts, that
from two to three hundred thousand dollars
worth is consumed annually in the Ameri-
can India rubber manufactures.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
NEW YORK February 10.

Cotton was firm to-day, with sales of D..
900 bales-more buyers than sellers. Flour
heavy-Southern $6.75 to $40. Wheat
firm-white 81 80; red 60c. Corn 74c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

~ Some of the opposition papers in
the South are finding fault with the twelve
Southern democrats who voted for the ad-
mission into the Union of Minnesota, be-
cause it IS free State; but little rehec-
ton will show that they did no wrong in so
voting. We of the South have commended
that it would be wrong, and just cause for
dissolution, for the North to refuse the adj
mission of any more slave States-that the
territories, after complying with constitu-
tional provisions, and applying for admis-
sion, should be admitted regardless of their
domestic policy. Now, we ask, if southern
men intend to require action on principle
(Which is correct) when it works for their
own benefit, and repudiate it when it does
not accomplish their desires? If it is just
cause for dissolution for the North to refuse
the admission of a State on account of
slavery existing therein, would it not be
equally SO for the South to refuse to admit
State because slavery was prohibited
Let US act consistently in this matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
The Inauguration Ball.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.-Eleven hundred
tickets have already been subscribed for the
national Inauguration ball. These, at $40
each, make an aggregate of ST. 1000. The
number of tickets taken is likely to reach
over fifteen hundred.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

New YORK, Feb. 15.-The Coroner's
verdict IN the Burdell case is, that Mrs.
Cunningham and Eckel are the principals,
and SnoGgrass accessory in the murder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
IL Mr. Thompson has been elected Sen
atOr to Congress from New Jersey.

IL The South Carolina Railroad Com
pany recently offered to pay an annuity of
$4,000, to the city of Augusta, Geo, for
the privilege of connecting the tracks of
the Georgia and South Carolina Railroads.
A large majority of the citizens of Augusta
in their petition to Council on the subject
expressed willingness TO accept that sum
annually as consideration for advantages
conferred by the city to the railroad COM
panies. The Council how ever. have deter
mined that the privilege is worth ten thou
sand dollars per annum. and the negotiation
is therefore suspended.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

~ The bill increasing the pay of the
officers of the army, which now awaits the
signature of the President will give Lieut..
General Scott SI,S28, making his yearly
compensation $1,000. The increase pay
of each brigadier general is 8 100; colonel
$50; lieutenant colonel $3.50; major $3.50;
captain $500; lieutenant $3OO-making
their salaries espectively-$7.5OO, $4,000.
$4,000, So $500, 81, ZOO, $500, $1,000.
The average increase is $500 to each Off
Ger, or in all $525, 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

IL On our first page will be found a
speech on the Bill to charter the Danville
and Greemsborough Railroad, delivered in
the Senate at the late session of the Legis-
laturc, by VIM. II. Myers, Esq, Senator
from Mecklcnburg county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
CORRUPTION.

The Iowa State Gazette publishes an
extract from the proceedings of the Legis-
lature of that State, giving evidence intend
ed to establish the charge that Horace
Greeley received at Washington one thou
sand dollars for certain services rendered
to navigation company. In connection
with this charge, it is noticed by New
York Journal that four or five members of
Congress have already been implicated in
taking money for Legislative purposes, in
some way or other. 1t has also been open
ly alleged that one of the leading journals
of New York is the organ of stock gam
blers, and that its columns are used to aid
the speculations of its principal proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

THE CABINET.-A correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun, writing from Washington
City, says:
1t is believed by members of Congress
and others, both from letters and verbal
reports from Wheatland. that the new Cab
met will be composed of Mr. CaSs as Score
tary of State; Mr. Cobb of Georgia, Secy
of the Treasury; Ex-Gov. Floyd of Va,
Secretary of War; Ex- Gov. Brown of Tenn.
Secretary of the Navy; Mr. Toucey. At
torney General; Mr. Jones of Pennsylvania,
Postmaster General, and Jacob Thompson
of Miss, Secretary of the Interior.
We learn that the last named gentleman
(Mr Thcmpson) is a native of Caswcll
county, y. c.
The names of Weldon n. Edwards, L.
OBJ. Branch, Warren Winslow, Il. l..
Clingmau and others, of North Carolina,
are mentioned In connection with Cabinet
appointments.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

Judge Dick will ride the Circuit.--Wm.
Lander, Esq, Solicitor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

The Spring Terms of the Superior Court
in this 1.-THE 6th) Circuit will be held as
follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
GEN. PIBRcE's CABINET.

In few days (says the ST. Louis Lea
der,) the present administration will be
brought to close, and it is presumable that
no change will be made in the Cabinet dur
ing that time. If not, Gen. Pierce's Cabi-
net will have remained in Office for the
whole term of four years, without any
change in either of the departments. Every
member now holds the position assigned to
him the day the President assumed the reins
of government. 1t is the first instance of
the kind in the history of our government
Gen. Washington's Cabinet remained entire
through his first term, with the exception of
a single change in the Post Office Depart
ment, and John Quincy Adams made only
one change during his term, having had
two Secretaries of War
1t is high compliment to the present
able Cabinet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

~ In the Congressional proceedings of
the 10Th. we notice that Mr. Davis of Mary
land, by direction of the investigating
committee. made a special report i'll the
case of Mr. Gilbert of New York, conclu-
ding with a resolution for his expulsion.
Mr. Letcher moved that the report be print
cd.
Reports were also made recommending
the expulsion of Messrs. Edwards, Welch
and Matteson: also Mr. Simnntnn. as re-
porter. Mr. Kelsey made a dissenting re-
port. All the reports were ordered TO be
printed. and their consideration was to have
taken place Yesterday. They are all from
the State of New York.
They all swear innocence, and protest
that they were misunderstood: but the evil
dcnce, in some cases, * positive.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

~ The treaty recently made by Mr.
Dallas with the British Government has
been rejected, or at least postponed till the
9Th of March, by the L. S. Senate. The
cause for this action is thus stated by a
Washington correspondent:
81 have Just ascertained what I suppose
tn be the difficulty in the Dallas and Clar-
endon treaty, which has caused its virtual
rejection by the Senate. The matter has
leaked out, hut comes to me in direct a
shape that | have entire confidence in it.
1t appears that treaty was made not long
since between the British and Nicaraguan
Governments, one stipulation of which was
that slavery should be forever prohibited
in the territory Of the latter. The treaty
to which Mr. Dallas was party. without
abiding directly to this fact. nevertheless
recognizes and endorses that stipulation,
and it is this which has caused the unex-
pected hostility of the Democratic Senate
and Administrations
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

CIRCUMsTANTIAL EvIDENCE.-A singu-
lar case has just occurred at Detroit, which
goes to show that circumstantial evidence,
though sometimes the most reliable, is not
always to be depended upon. A German
pedler was seen to enter certain house,
but was not seen to leave it. Suspicion of
course rested there-the house was search
ed, and the supposed traces of a foul MUIR
der were discOvered-such as blood, bones
and burnt clothing. The family were ar
rested and tried. A complete case was
made out, the circumstantial evidence being
deemed overwhelming, and the prosecuting
attorney was summing up, when the peder
presented himself to the court, and turned
into farce what might have resulted in
judicial tragedy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

Mr. BUCHANAN, the President elect, Is
expected to be in Washington on Thursday,
when the members of his Cabinet will be
certainly known.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

We notice that the City Council of Augusta
have adopted resolution authorizing the
Mayor to appoint committee of Council
to join a committee of the citizens, to ex-
tend to President Pierce the courtesy and
hospitality of that city, in the event of his
visit to the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

SCoUNDREL1sM-Ac case of unadulterated
character is mentioned in the Macon (Ga.)
Telegraph, which occurred in Macon last
week. That paper says:
The hero, one George A. Smith, succeed
ed in gaining the confidence and affection
Of a respectable woman in Macon county;
married her and brought her here as he
alleged, Ell route for Missouri, his place of
residence. Here, while stopping at the
Lanier House, he obtained possession of all
her money, and persuaded her, after much
difficulty, to sell her servant, a little girl, to
save travelling expenses, and then, pocket
ing the proceeds, went out on pretence of
business, and has not been heard of
since.
Smith is about forty years old, fair COM
plexion, auburn hair, hale eyes, one of his
front teeth out, and a scar upon one of his
wrists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

ELECTROMAGNETIC shock of an earth
quake was distinctly felt in various parts
of Pennsylvania and New Jersey on the
night of the 10th instant. 1t was attended
with slight indications and sounds resem-
bling the rumbling of a verv heavy vehicle
and was of about twenty seconds duration
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

A VIRGINIA VoLcANo-It is said that
the statement in reference to a volcano
having recently made its appearance in
Pendleton county, Va, on the great Back
bone Mountain, is true. The Cumberland
Telegraph says:
1t is at point on the mountain directly
between the heads of the dry fork of Cheat
and the south branch of the Potomac,
rivers, at a place known by the name of
the "Sinks," so called from the depressed
condition of the mountain at that point
THE LIVING T1DE.-The Liverpool Albion
gives the statistics Of emigration from Great
Britain during the year 1856. The total
emigration was 10000, of whom $4,000
emigrated to the United States. The Albion
says:
These figures show that while about
one half of the emigration to Australia and
the whole to New Zealand are composed of
Enrlshmen, more than two-thrds of that
to the United States is composed of Irish
men. Tie Mormon exodus continues on
the increase, the number who have sailed
from Liverpool for American ports on their
way to Utah during the past twelve months
being upwards of 1000. Accounts from
the Great Salt Lake show, however, that
considerable numbers are continually leav-
ingahe New Jerusalem for Cali
fornia. and others to more decent cities in
the United States"
The Foundry and Machine Shops of the
Mcssrs. Boyden, in this place, are now in
operation. We have seen some of their
work, two-horse turning plow, among
other things, which surpassed any thing of
the kind usually brought TO this market.
These shops have been got up almost ex-
ciusively for the manufacture of agricul-
tural and farm implements. Experienced
and competent workmen are employed
throughout, and every arrangementappoint-
ed in reference to a vigorous and success
A 81 ~ GoEs TUpf-L,uan
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

R. BARNwELL RHETT Jr.. Esq, has pur-
chased the interest in the Charleston Mer-
curry, lately owned by the lamented w. r.
Taber.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

In the extinguishment of this debt and
premium there has been paid S45,825,3l9,
and the balance of debt is $50, 953, 300, ''all
of which," says the late message. ''might be
extinguished within year. without embar-
RAISING the public service. but being not
yet due and only redeemable at the option
of the holder, cannot be pressed to payment
by the government"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

~ Gen. Il. c. Gotten of Chatham coun-
ty. has been appointed by Gov. Bragg,
Adjutant General of the State in place of
Gen. r. w. Haywood, resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

TIE DRIED SCOTT CAsE.-A Washing
ton correspondent of the Cincinnati En-
quirer says: "Great interest and some
Impotence are felt in regard to the deci-
sion of the Supreme Court in the bred
Scott case. The delay in delivering the
Judgment has been caused by the affiiction
of Judge Daniel, who lost his wife in very
melancholy manner. and has not been able
to resume his position and duties on the
bench. 1t is well understood that six of the
nine Judges have decided that the Missouri
Compromise is unconstitutional; that Judge
Grier concurs in the general conclusion
but raises some side issues, which prevent
his general acquiesence in the decision.
Judge Curtis moderately and Judge Mclean
very decidedly dissent. The judgment
will be rendered by Chief Justice HMpey.
1t will be his last written decision and, it
is said. he will resign shortly after the in
stallation of Mr. Buchanan.
r. BARNwELL RHETT Jr.. Esq, has pur-
chased the interest in the Charleston Mer-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA.
The steamer Tennessee, with San Juan

The steamer Tennessee, with San Juan
dates to the 10th inst, has arrived.
Coils. Titus and Lockridge went up the
river and attacked and debated 300 Costa
Rieans, at Cody's Point. The steamer get
ting out of order, was sent back to Panta
Arenas, repaired, and again went up
The enemy's loss in battle believed to be
large; Americans, trifing.
Dates from Walker to the Sd, per Orizi-
ba, via Panama, state that the enemy, I'M
der Covas, appeared in the neighborhood of
Rivas on the 2Sth. Gen. Henningsen, with
force 400 men, attacked 1900 of the
enemy, driving them from their position,
and then returned TO Rivas.
Walkers whole force is now 1900; 100
fit for duty-all in excellent health and
spirits, with provisions and ammunitions for
three months.
A private despatch from the agent of the
associated press at Arenas confirms the
above.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

q A terrible accident occurr ed TO a
freight train on the Chicago and Rock
Island Railroad. The freshets had carried
off one of the river bridges. and the whole
train, consisting of seven or eight car loads
of horses, plunged into the stream, drown
ing everything but one horse. The En-
gineer is TO blame for the accident.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

u The last Legislature chartered
Company to build a Railroad from High
Point in Guilford county, to Danbury. in
Stokes county, via Salem. Winston, and
Germantown. No State aid.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24

DUEL.-The Savannah Georgian of the
18th instant, states that much excitement
was evident in that city yesterday, when it
was known that duel had been fought
with fatal determination TO one of the parties,
between Daniel Stewart Elliott, Esq, and
Thos. r. Daniel, Esq, both well known
gentlemen, residents of Savannah.
The weapons chosen were rifles, the dis
lance twenty-five PAGES, the time Monday
at noon, and the place Scriven's Ferry, S.
c., about three miles below the city.
On the first fire Mr. Daniel fell mortally
wounded and Mr. Elliott received no hurt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-24
CONGRESSIONAL.

But very little business has been dcfim-
itely transacted by either House the past
week. A petition, numerously signed by
citizens of California, asking the expulsion
of Mr. Herbert, has been referred to the
committee on elections of the House.
The House considered and passed-yeas
90, nays 79-the bill for the relief of the
people of Kansas, repeating the laws enact
ed by the Legislature which assembled at
the Shawnee Mission, and providing for
new election for members of that body
The following are the names of all the MEM
bers from the nOn-slaveholding States who
Joined the southerners in voting against this
odious bill: Messrs. Allen, Brown. Cad
walladcr, English. Florence Fuller of Maine,
Hall, Harris of Illinois. Kelly. Miller of Ind,
In the Senate, resolution was adopted,
directing the committee on commerce to in
quire into the expedicncy of authorizing the
Secretary of War and Navy, under the di-
rection of the President, to employ such
officers as they may think proper to make
such exploration and notification of the
several surveys already made for ship
canal near the Isthmus of Darien, to con-
meet the waters of the Pacific with the
Atlantic by the Atrato and Truando rivers.
A proposition is before Congress to re-
fund to Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina,
and other States, the amounts of money
contributed by them towards erecting the
national Capitol.
The Senate has passed the bill confirm
ing the titles to the States 20 swamp lands,
and has passed the bill introduced to secure
an equal distribution of the public lands to
the States.
On the Goth, Mr. Campbel's tariff bill
passed by a vote of ITO yeas, to 81 nays.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-04-11

1nB BAGS PURE OLD JAW COFFEE, togeth-
~ er with 2 Tioice Rice, 1 Iinssheads af \. o.
and Cuba Sugar, j. BhANDEHERG 1t co.
March j. spec. cory,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-04-11


MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES FOR 1851.
CORBIN Dc CO., Licensed Agenfs,
Are authorized ly the Managers to fill all
orders for Pnchages, Tickets or Shures in
THE MARYLAND LOTTERIES.
These Lotteries are drawn in public in the city or
Baltimore under the superintendence Of the
STATE LOTTERY COMMISSIONER
Who guarantees the fairness of the Drawings and
the official drawn numbers published IN The .inur
nails OF the city of Baltimore, with his ccrtira.e
bearing bis signature.
ALL PRIZES GUARANTEED By THE STATE.
One Trto} may aaahe gnu Rich ior Life.
Splendid Schemes Drawing laily.
SEND YOUR ORDERS TO
c G r 3 It NJ g. G O.
Tho Old Established Authorized Agents who have
SOLD MORE PRIZES
Than any other Office in the State OF MARYLAND
PATAPSCO INSTITUTE LOTTERY.
ibis fayoite Lottery is dawn daily The Can
ita Prizes $4,000. Loo, 81, 900, S5.5C0 &c sin.
gle Tickets, One Dollar
CERTIFICATES OF pACKAGES.
rs Whole Tickets $500
IS Halt Tickets g. 90
&c Quarter Tickets d go
NoTHlNG VENTURE. NOTHING GAIN.
TioSets Bought by the Package are alwags the ros;
Profitable to the Purchaser.
or SIS we send package whoes halves Il Quarter
ii 3l0 we send package halves 4 two whole tickets
OF 50 We send package quarts Il one whole ticket.
Look at the following
SPLENDID SCHEMES
One of which are drawn at IL O'Clock each day Of
the week