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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

SUICIDE OF A CLERGYMAN.-Rev. b. n.
McPhail pastor of the Presby churches
Mt Snow Hill, Newtown, and Pitts Land
ing in Worcester co., Md, committed sui
eide about O'Clock on Saturday night, ~
jumping into the bay from the hurricane
deck of the steamer Wilson Small. For
several months before, Mr.. Mop. had been
in delicate health, and it was observed
nearly two weeks ago that his mind wander
ed. He was going to Baltimore TO get
medical aid. About 8 O'Clock, while the
boat was between Annapolis and Sharp's
Island, Mr.. McPhail arose from his seat
TO leave the cabin. His son, who had not
slept but watched his father, started to fol-
low, when he turned and in kind tone,
said Benny, don't you come, if You do
van will never come back" The boy
alarmed, and fearful that his father would
do some injury resumed his seat without
calling Mr.. Morgan to follow. Mr.. McPhall
| then went to the hurricane deck, laid OFT his
hat and cloak and plunged into the bay
His absence was not noticed for some time
after, and when a search was made tor him
his hat and cloak were found.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the Estate of
A. HOYL, decd, whose Notes are over
due, must make payment by the lst OF
September next. All Notes due from the
citizens of CASTOR county, n. e., ana York
District. s. c.. are in the hands of Thomas
Grier, to whom payment must be made.
An other Notes are in the hands of w. p.
ByEum.
Those having claims against the Estate,
will please file written statement of the
same, by lst of September, with one of the
undersigned. 49,.
w. p. BYNUM, Fx,rs
THOMAS GRIER,
May 10, 1857 40-3m
Yorkville Enquirer cory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

re- For the Neates stock of Clothing
YOU ever saw go 20 the Emporium Of FASH
ion of FULLINGS & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

Gg For the Cheapest stock of Clothing
you ever saw go to the Emporium OF Fash
ion of FULLlNOo q w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
ABRAHAM ALEXANDER,

ABRAHAM ALEXAN DER,
JOHN MCKNITT ALEXANDER
EPHRAIM BREVARD,
HEZEKIAH J. BLACK,
JOHN PHIFER.
JAMES HARRIS,
WILLIAM KENYON,
JOHN FORD,
RICHARD BARRY,
HENRY DOWNS,
EZRA ALEXANDER,
WILLIAM GRAHAM,
JOHN QUEARY,
HEZEKIAH ALEXANDER,
ADAM ALEXANDER,
CHARLES ALEXANDER,
ZACCHEUS WILSON,
WAIGHTSTILL AVERY,
BENJAMIN PATTON,
MATTHEW MCCLURE,
NEIL MORRISON,
ROBERT IRWIN,
JOHN FLENNAGlN,
DAVID REESE.
JOHN DAVIDSON,
RICHARD HARRIS,
THOMAS POLK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

FILL1BUsTERING DON'T PAY.-That fill
libustering in the United States is not
good investment upon the capital paid in,
and the passion and sentiment expended, Is
proved by the fact that while Americans
have never yet undertaken national war
that has failed. they have never undertaken
a marauding expedition that has succeeded.
The ALBANY Journal" gives the following
as proof:
"McKenze's Patriot War in Canada
failed, and its victims were transported or
shot. Lopez's foray in Cuba failed, and
he persisted by the garrote. The Sonora
expedition failed, and the bones of its de-
luded members are bleaching on the Plains.
The Nicaragua expedition has failed at last,
also. Walker is cooped up and starving,
while his men are begging their way back
home, through New York and New CLEANS"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
ACADEMY,
DISSOLUTION.

The copartncrship heretofore existing between
R,air &. Or was dissolved on the list Of Fcbrua-
nv last, by mutual consent All those indebted
- Ts nv Note or Book account will please call
and nav up as longer indulgence cannot be CIV
an" r. J. w. BLAIR,
may 5th 1897 II. 81. ORR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
COLUMBIA MARKET, May l6.

The supply of Cotton is light. and the
demand fair, at prices ranging from l23 to
49,. Bacon hams Is to Is, sides IA to Is.
shoulders ii to 1915 Flour 81 TO SO; Corn
81 to 81 O5; Oats 50 to GO; Lard Is to I63;
Salt, per sack, 81 50 to 81 60.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
American Tract Society and Sldcery.

BACKING DowN.-Mr. VIM. y. wilson
REQUESTS the Herald of Truth to say that
he withdraws from the canvass tor Con-
Dress in view of the call which has been
mada for n Convention to nominate can
didate.-ASheuiLLe NeUs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

A small parcel of Notes, which the owner can
have by calling on the subscriber and proving
the same. CIIAS. TERRES.
Charlotte, May 18th, 1857. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

Hs- For the Prettiest stock of Clothing
YOU ever saw 90 to the Emporium OF Fash
ion Of FULLINGS & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
The Greatest
LIVING WONDER OF THE AGE!
The Celebrated
AFRIcAN TWINS

Just from Europe, will be exhibited in
Charlotte on Tuesday evening and for two
or three days following, at Springs Hall.
Doors open at u O'Clock.
May 10, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

TAlz-sssE-,-rss We are requested TO an =
Ed 80 nounce wM. X. REID as
...lsk candidate for reelection
to the Office of Clerk of the County Court
of Mecklenburg. Election ON the first
Thursday in August.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
DISTRIBUTION.

The elections in Virginia occur on the 2oth
instant. In that State, as in this, the oppo-
nents of democracy are harping upon the
distribution question, and are endeavoring
to rally the people against the democratic
candidates with their old stories of the
benefits that would follow distribution of
the public lands among the States. There,
as here, the followers of Sam have lost
sight of everything else save the idea OF
appropriating the property of the General
Government to the use of the State Gov
ernments. No gloomy visions of foreign
influence" seem now to haunt their fruitful
imaginations-no terrOrs of POpish rule
disturb their daily meditations or interrupt
their nightly slumbers-their cOnsciences
are at rest on these points, (made so, how
ever, by the verdict of the people against
their electioneering sohemes)-no quota
tions are made now from Washington 5
Farewell Address. These things have all
been tried in vain by our opposition friends
and consequently abandoned as insufficient
to gain the support of the people for the
agitators of these questions. But with
them,
"Hope springs eternal in the human breast"
and now, Saul-like, in the hour of their
extremity, they seek to bring up from the
shades of death the oft-slain body of dis
tribution, that, perchance, it may guide
them to place and power.
The arguments against the constitution
ality and expediency of distribution remain
| unanswered, and, indeed. are unanswerable
! Withdraw the sources of revenue, or the
revenue itself, from the hands of the Gen
| eral Government, and dispose OF 1t to the
| States, and we a. once lay foundation fol
the widest extravaganza on the part OF the
| latter, and encourage the passage of op
! pressive revenue laws by the former. The
whole scheme only tends to an augmenta
ton of the tariff, which every one know:
will operate to the great injury Of the
| South and her interests.
| While our opponents are discussing thi
ouestion, we invite them to showing O
what each State would get if distribution
| bill was passed by Congress. We ask then
to inform the people of North Caroiin'
what their share would be compared Will
that of the abolition States of the Nortl
and Northwest. Let the people know tina
New York, for instance. would get three
times as much as North Carolina, and the,
will very soon see that the former Stat
would thus be afforded the greater mean
of making war on the institutions of tn
latter. The people of the South ought t.
be the last to advocate distribution, in view
of the fact that she cannot receive an,
permanent benefit through such measure
american Tract Society and Starery.
New YORK, May 13.-The anniversar.
meeting of the American Tract Societ
was held this morning. A report from tn
investigating committee, as to the Society
refusal to publish tracts against slavery
was read by Judge Jessup. The repol
asserts that while the political aspects
slavery are clearly beyond the Society
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

~ We see it stated that Maj. Ben. Nc
Culloch has accepted the Governorship OF
Utah Territory.
g Col. Fayette McMullen. OF Virgin
ia, has been appointed Governor of Wash
ington Territory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19


Soldiers of the War with Mexico.
Members of Congress.
Judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts
Governors and Tx Governors of States.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Vice Presidents.
President, Orator, Reader and Chaplain.
The whole will march in this order to the
Presbyterian Church Grove. and upon ar
rival there the procession will halt open
order, and approach the stand by the Rear
advancing between the lines.
The following will then be the order OF
proceedings at the Grove, viz:
Music by the Band,
Prayer by the Chaplain:
Rev. D. Lacy, D. D.,
Mecklenburg Declaration of independence
Read by J. w. OSBORNE, Esq"
Music by the Band,
Grafton by
FRANCIS L. HAWKS, d. D., LII. D''
Music by the Band,
Benedction.
The further proceedings of the day VIII
then be announced from the stand.
JNO. A. YOUNG, Marshal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
MUSIC.

MISS ELIZABETH NJ. BOWERS,
Charlotte, n. c.,
onnos;te the Post Office, will give lessons on the
Piano Forte.
Terms made known on application.
Nav 18th, 1857. st lWhig copyl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

lust Arrived,
May 10, 1857.

A fresh lot of Oranges, Pine apples, pine apple.
Cheese and English Dairy. Also, lot OF Fire
Works for the goth May.
May 10. tt j. Z. MoohE.
Es~ For the Largest stock OF Clothing
you ever saw 60 to the Emporium OF Fash
ion of FULLlNIS q ".
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer ASIA ar
rived at New York on the 18th inst.' with
Liverpool dates to the I'd. Cotton was an
eighth lower.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

U The Spring Distribution of the Com
mon School Fund, as published by the Lit
erary Board, allows Mecklenburg county
Sl4O6 IS; Arson 1920 -; Ashe SlU24 65;
CASTOR 1867 SO; Iredell $l567 Al; Lincoln
$3.50 IS; Union SlIIO 90. We will pub
hsh the whole table next week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

New YORK, May 13---The steamer
George Law, from Aspinwall, arrived to
day, bringing later news from California,
and S1,70O,000 in treasure.
In the Isthmus papers there is nothing
later from Nicaragua.
The Governor of Panama has issued
proclamation prohibiting the entry into
Panama of adventures who have taken or
intended to take part in the Central Amer
lean war.
In the California Legislature the Judicia-
ry Committee had reported a bill preventing
the migration of colored persons. The
bill viii probably pass. The mining news
is very favorable.
OREGON.
1t was generally thought that the people
of Oregon viii adopt State form of Gov
eminent and a constitution prohibiting
slavery.
A report was prevalent at Carson Valley
that Brigham Young would be compelled to
flee from Salt Lake to save himself from the
fury of his flock.
SOUTHERN BAPTIST COMMEMORATIVE
body assembled at Louisville on 9Th inst,
and chose the Rev. DR.. Howell. of Va,
president, the Rev. j. B. Jeter, of the same
State, first vice president. Rev. Geo. B.
Taylor, of Maryland, is one of the secreta-
ries. All the southern States are repre-
|
gates being present. They formerly CO.
operated with the Northern Baptists in all
benevolent objects, butthey withdrew sever
al years since in consequence of the slavery
agitation. The foreign missions supported
by this body are all in China and Africa
The amount collected for this object the
past wear is $50, 462 g.. Present liabilities
$4,8O0.
CATTLE STARv1NG.-The Madison n. &.
News says that the great scarcity of fooc
for stock in that part of North Carolina ha:
caused an alarm never known before by tht
oldest settlers. In one neighborhood some
twenty four head of cattle had died from
starvation: One gentleman lost five cows
himself, another three, and great many
were losing their stock daily for want o
food. The most triiing straw, either wheat
oats or rye, cannot be had at any price
Another citizen, in order to save the lif
of valuable mich cow, cut IN
straw bed tick, and fed it away by piec
meals.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

n We were visited on the evening of the
18th Sunday with another heavy storm
OF rain and wind. The weather is still cloudy
and threatening.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

BARN BURNT.-We learn that the barn
of Mr. \. B. Springs, near Fort Mills, s. c.
was struck BY lightning on Thursday even
ing the Nth inst, setting it on fire and
consuming the building, together with
quantity of wheat (about 100 bushcls), tod-
der. Lay, fine carriage, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

- The citizens of Charlotte have raised
a Pole in public square. 127 feet high
from which floats beautiful flag made by
the ladies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

- The citizens of Charlotte have raised
a Pole in public square. l27 feet high
from which floats Il beautiful flag made by
the ladies.
u The Petersburg Express is Informed
that we did not go out of our way to ''im-
pugm the veracity'' of one of its North Car
DINA correspondents. One of its correspon-
dents made q statement that we had the
best authority for pronOuncing an error
The Editor of the Express thinks his cor
pondents incapable of wilfully dcceiving the
readers of that paper. That may be the
case-we expressed no opinion on that
roint i'm the article to which the Express
takes exceptions. We look upon the Ex-
press as being one of the best papers in
Virginia. but we will say to the Editor lat
the risk of having the information consider
ed gratuitous) that his correspondents in
this State write about some matters which
would be as we'll to leave unmentioned and
unpublished.
IL We see it stated that the Salisbury
Herald has named Victor c. Barringer, Esq.
Know Nothing Wing of Cabarrus, as a pro-
per person to run in opposition to Hon.
B. Craige, in this District.
ILLNESS OF JUDGE BUTLER.-The Col
umbia South Carolinian of the 18th inst,
says:
by private letter from Edgefield, we
learn with the deepest regret the serious
illness of our highly respected and esteemed
Senator, Judge Butler. Since his return
from Washington, he has been an invalid
exhausted, constantly sick, and daily grow
ing worse, and from our present accounts
we much fear that his useful life is drawing
10 a close"
u We acknowledge the reception of t.
very polite invitation from the Committee
of the Lafayette Light Infantry Com
pany, to be present in Fayetteville at their
Anniversary occasion on the 2Oth of May
The celebration at this place. of course
will prevent our attendance. We are
pleased to learn that this. fine Company has
adopted the Goth of May as the time for its
annual festivals. In addition to target
exercises, the Company intend having the
Mecklenburg Declaration of independence
read by John w. Baker, Jr., Esq, and al
Grafton delivered by Thos. c. Fuller, Esq
u We were visited on the evening OF thu
18th Sunday with another heavy storm
OF rain and wind. The weather is still cloudy
and threatening.
u The Spring Distribution of the Com
mon School Fund, as published by the Lit
erary Board, allows Mecklenburg county
Sl4O6 IS; Arson 1920 ~; Ashe Sl024 6S
Gaston 1867 SO; Iredell $l567 Al; Lincoln
$3.50 So; Union SlIIO 90. We will pub
hsh the whole table next week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

IL We see it stated that the Salisbury
Herald has named Victor c. Barringcr, Esq.
Know Nothing Wing of Cabarrus' as pro-
per person to run in opposition to Hon.
B. Craige, in this District.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
PROGRAMME.

For the Celebration of the goth of May,
1857, in Charlotte, n. c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-06

MADISON, MORGAN COUNTY, GEORGIA
May 9th, 1857 5
There seems to be q general complaint of the cool
backward spring, among the planters in this por-
ton of the State. The cool nights are not very
favorable to the growth of cotton. have been
informed that South of this place many planters
have plowed up their cotton and planted corn. The
wheat crops are unusually promising and we now
have fine weather, and nothing to fear except the
rust. Some of 1t will be ready to be cut In two
weeks Rye and ca 8 are doing very well Much
of the early fruit has been killed by the cold wea.
ther. Peaches will be scarce, but there will be q
plenty of apples they are now as Ia -ge as walnusa
Bacon is very high and going higher-sides II,
Hams l6, Shoulders IA. Corn meal is retailing at
81 50; Hay $ls7i; Cotton 14-and some intend
holding on for = higher figure.
am informed that the comet, on the 18th June,
(weather permitting) WILL by one switch of its tail,
cut this great globe in twain. hope IL you have
aay Influence with Mr.. Comet, please have the di-
vision according to Mason and Dixon's line" and
have the chasm sufficiently large to prevent the
Yankees from throwing suspension bridge across,
aud then they may let us alone; and perhaps they
would then make mouths at us" But, come to
the Joint, give me the Dispatch daily for my food
does not isest freely Without it
The citizens of this and the adj ,ining counties
are making some exertions to connect Eatonton
with this place by Railroad. and then there will
De 4 line of Railroad connecting the eorgia Rail-
road with the Central Railroad which will be a
great convenience to the travelling public.
I.L.C.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-06

credit Of this affair. and should the ersss psu;scs
succeed, his name deseryes 70 BE- enrolled among
kne nfst Of those who have fbuted to make the
va Dcmfniou an Empire State True It is, that
tne plan was originated by snosber-I alIude 20 the
non. Dudley Mann-bus to the gentleman first
named belongs the honor Of irst giving It tsnRi.
Ole form, and saving It from that ridicuie which al
Ways attends the agitation, but never the compile.
y .on Of great proj-css: He has been uuceasing in
MS Efforts to get the Convention together aud after
enecting that object, turned his attention to secu-
r1ug Its triumphant success. The Great Eastern
may never lave her iron frame In the waters OF
toe Chesapeake. and her white wings may never
nuster In the warm breezes of the Soash. but q
step has been taken which IL the initiative of great
Results New York has never had Great Eastern,
out she has had smaller Europesn steamers. So
may Norfolk, West Point and City Point; and the
teeming hslds Of Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee
ana North Carolina will rive them return cargoes,
and the merchants of those Stxtes purchase what
they bring over, t1.--
Hon VIM. B Preston, the Commissioner, will,
learn, leave for Europe 10 . month or six weeks,
having ,hat!ength of time to prepare himself with
cities of London and Paris
Was surprised to learn to-day. in passing Abinr
oon, that through the telegraph line, between
Richmond and the Tennessee line-calied She
Lynchburg and Abingdon line-there Is really nc
once at the latter place, through want of enter
prise on the part of Its inhabitants Marth,
washington Female College, one of the mos
splendid structures of the kind in Virginia, is an
other lamentable evidences of want of enterpris,
on the part of somebody-I cant say who. I
stands on hill in rear of the town. rooted, ant
with few window panes in, but nothing more
~ mas been built so far. learn under the auspice
OF tue Odd Fellows, and when completed will b,
me Female Institute of Southwestern Virginia
Lynchburg has always been noted for frs
rate hotels kept in the best Virginia style Messrs
Snead &c Clarke of the Washington, have materi
ally added to their reputation and are keeping to-
nrst ciasa house of the city with all the moderl
improvements.
cannot close without noticing the courtesy @
Jno. Il. Mcdaniel, Esq, to the members of th
press attending the convention They were th
recipients of his constant hospitality, and are In
deoted to him for great facilities in preparing the
reports OF the proceedings of the convention
Capt. Cobbs, also, of the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad. who knows well how to combine th
trmness of a faithful officer, with the courtesy
true gentleman, is entitled to our thanks, an
has them for his many polite attentions
Day before yesterday q wedding took plac
here, which is of some interest to Richmond pee
pie, it being the marrige of Mrs Tunssali, wido
of the late Whitmell P. Tunstall, to Mr.. Jane
Brooks, formerly of the firm of Brooks & Bel
Richmond. The parties left yesterday mornin
for your city, on bridal tour. T.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-06

TRADE WITH TIE EAST IsDIA ISLANDS "A
dispatch from Washington states that the Cabinet
have now before them . proposition to protect
American trade with the East Iodia Islands 1t ia
represented that there are fifteen ships ready to
sail from New York for those islands if Mr.. Buch-
anan will say the word. The last Congress made
an appropriation to open this trade and authorised
the sending of commercial agent to BorDeo.-
Secretary Toucey, it is said, favors immediate
action.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-06

BRUTALITY.-An old man, named Lyons, about
70 years of age, from the neighborhood of Mt
Gilead, In Loudouu county. was committed to the
Leesburg Jail on Sunday evening last, for havin &
/ ficted serious wound with an axe upon the
head of bis daughter At last accounts her recov
ery was consider ed doubtful
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-06

June 4th, 1857 5
The Tobacco plants in this part of the State. are
with few exceptions, late, and such as have been
set out during the season which occurred few days
ago. have been arly destroyed by the cut worm,
which appears TO abound more this year than at
any former period
So between the chinch bug and other enemies
that the farmers have to contend with, the pros.
pect is rather gloomy for abundant crops of any
kind; the wheat being much and irreparabIy in
iured alresdy @
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-06

A DANGEROUS PLAYTHING.-There have been
several cases where the new cent has been swal.
lowed by children and in which great irritation OF
the stomach and bowels has followed because OF
the corrosive nature of the metals composing it "a
well IS of its mechanical action upon the deiicate
mucous surfaces
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-06-06

The Lawrence county Pa) court has directed
proceedings against the bail of John N. Wagon
seller, the defaulting cashier of the New Castle
Bank.
Samuel A Smith, of Virginia, sailed from Bos,
ton on Wednesday, In the steamer Niagara, for
Liverpool.
Four hundred Chinese coolies were iarded in
Cuba on the 29th ult. from vessel which had lost
twenty ak on ths passage.
II ID said the President has again offered the
Liverpool consuiship to Col Fornsy.
State education convention |, to be held
Wsrrenton, N G, on the 30sh inst.
Rev Mr. Conway. late of Washington city, II II
sisted offared the anti.savery resolutions in tbs
uuitsriau convention st Alton, Ill, which recently
csused two or three Of the member TO withdraw
Henry Jones, Esq formerly member OF thu
Maryland House Of Delegates. died In Princ'
George county, Nd, last week.
The dwelling Of Captain James Dardsn, II
Princs George county. Nd, was destroyed by ff'
81 Wednesday, last week.