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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
DEATH OF PROFESSOR MITCHELL.

We copy the following melancholy intelli-
genee of the death of Rev DIR. Mitchell of
Chapel Hill. from the Asheville Spectator
of the 9th instant:
"Ahout two weeks ago this gentleman
arrived here on his way IT, the Black Noun
tans, with a view of making further ex-
puratiOns of that region of country. 1t
is with pain that we have now to announce
his death. He left the Mountain House
on this side of the mountains with the in
tentien of crossing them to Caney River,
without a guide. 1t was a>certained that
he had never reached Caney River settle
ment, and supposing shat he was lost num-
beers of persons started in search of him.
His body was found in the Cat-tail fork of
Caucy River on yesterday about O'Clock.
1t seems that he was walking on the edge
Of precipice when his feet slipped, he
caught at a branch of laurel, but it broke
and he fell into long, unending eternity.
He fell 40 feet. Of him it is needless to
say anything-his reputation is the reputa-
tion of our University and the State. To
his exertions the prosperity of the former
is as much due as any other man. He died
a martyr to science and scientific knowl
edge"
by private source we learn that after
DIR. Mitchell left the Mountain House.
heavy storm came up. When he failed to
return at the proper time, search was in
stituted and continued for six days with
out success. Finally a mountaineer took
his track, traced it Ia the brink of the pre-
cipice. found where he had Scufficd to keep
from falling, and on descending, found the
Doctors body at the bottom of pool of
water 10 feet deep immediately under the
spot from which he fell. The distance from
the mountain house to the point on Caney
River to which the DR.. started, is not more
than or 10 miles. bot is through the Wild
est and most rugged part of the mountain.
DR.. Mitchell was accompanied as far as
Asheville by his son and d. shter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
SERIOUS RIOT NV NEW YoRK.

a Number Of Persons Killed and Woaaded.
A fearful riot occurred in New York city
on the 9TH of July, which resulted in the
death of several persons. and seriously
wounding of others. The riot was com
menced at about 2 o'clock in the morning
by gang of Five Point thieves, who style
themselves the Dead Rabbits" 1t did not
make much Roadway at that time ere it was
depressed by the police. In the evening.
about o'clock. the Rabbits" came in col
lision with gang of '.BowerY Boys" who
had previously been injured in an attack
made by the former in a drinking saloon,
No. 40 Bowery. The police, on attempt
ing to interfere, were hooted at and pelted
with stones. This occurred in Bayard ST.,
between Baxter and Mott streets. The
fight soon became general, many of the
rioters making free use of guns and pistols,
and firing promiscuously into the crowd
Under the circumstances, it is remark able
that SO few persons were injured. They
had barricaded Mulberry street, near Bay
with carts, wagons, and timber, from each
side of which the -belligerents fred at each
other. Had their hands not been made I'M
steady by passion and bad rum, the slaugh
ter must have been fearful. A portion of the
rioters took possession of the house-tops,
and from thence fired down upon the crowd
below. 1t is believed that the most serious
damage was done in this way. A party of
the new policemen, disguised as deputy
sheriffs, finally succeeded in removing the
barbados and arrestins a large number of
the rioters.
Finally, the 9TH, 6th, and 7lst regiments
of military were called out, and the distur-
bance entirely quelled. Eight persons are
reported killed, and many wounded.
New YORK, July 9-Another riot occur
red here last night in the 1lth Ward. The
police were attacked by the rioters, and
compelled to resort to the use of fire arms.
Two of the rioters were shot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
~ A gentleman in New York city 7

- A gentleman in New York city pro-
poses to relieve Broadway by erecting a
beautiful and substantial iron promenade
up to the second stories, and at each second
or third street throw across Broadway a
substantial and ornamental arch or walk,
thus evading the dangers of crossing streets
and escaping the clouds of dust now so
troublesome. The promenade will form a
beautiful awning to the lower stories. The
lower stories may be used for Wholesale
jobbing houses. He says if the Common
Council and the property holders will give
him or his assigns the right to erect and
only give the difference of rent for the
second floors for ten years between the
present prices of tent and what advance he
may obtain, he will build the promenade or
walk without one dollars expense to either
the city OF the property holders.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

THOS. L. CLINGMAN.-The "States,''
published in Washington City, copies our
remarks about the Congressional canvass
in this State, and after speaking of the
valuable services of our immediate Repre-
sentative, Mr. Craige, pays the following
just tribute to Hon. Thos. L. Clingman:
Mr. Clingman's life has been one un-
broken series of service in the cause of the
people of North Carolina. From his first
entrance into public life as member of
the Legislature from his native county
(Surry) in 1885 to the last Congress, his
advocacy of the true principles of Govern
ment, his undaunted devotion to the honor
and fair fame of the republic, have won
him deservedly national reputation. His
speech on ''British policy i'll Central Ameri
ca and Cuba" made last February in Con-
greSs, was considered the best speech made
during that session, and its effects were felt
throughout the whole nation and i'll Europe.
1t well understood that. on the ac-
ccsSion of Mr. Buchanan, any position
at Mr. C.'s service; but, like his great cOun-
tryman Mr. Macon. he prefers the service
Of the people whom he loves. and who love
him, To any other honor or the emoluments
of Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
ANOTHER LECTURE.

We have the qualification of announcing
70 the citizens of Charlotte that EDWARD
CANTWELL, Esq, of Raleigh, has kind
IL accented an invitation to deliver a Lee
ture before the Mecklenburg Atheneum, at
the Court House this EreniHg, at 8
o'clock Mr. Cantwclls acknowledged tai
ents a. legal and literary gentleman, and
his ability to interest an audience, will, we
hope, secure crowded house. His sub
irct will be "Eighteea Hundred and Forty
Eight-ProgreSS and Education."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

A HINT TO MoTHERs.-As we are now
in the midst of the season when debilitat-
ing complaints are most prevalent, it may
not be amiss to remind our readers that a
little precaution will avert much of the
suffering to which children, and even adults,
are liable, during the summer months
The method is very simple. Let every
head of u family provide q small Quantity
of the best gum arabic. and have it in readi-
ness to be administered on the first symp-
tom of a dysenteric attack. The gum
should be dissolved in cold water, and the
liquid being sweetened will make pleasant
and efficacious demulcent, which may be
taken or administered freely in lieu of or
binary water. Another simple remedy,
which has been recommended, is the ad-
mixture of wheaton -four with water to
about the consistency of creamy milk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
MARRIED..

On the 23d ult., Mr. w. F. Vestal of Chatham
county, to Miss Bette S. Piper of Orange.
In Chester District, on the I'd inst, Mr. A. H.
Dayega to Miss Eliza j. Mcclure. Also, on the
18th ut., Mr. Jas. r. p Wall to Miss Lucy j
Barber.
On the I'd inst, Mr. John NJ. Davis to Miss
Marian w. Wrght-al Of Rockingham co.
In Davidson county, on the 25th of June, Mr..
John S. Delap and Miss Fanny G.. Phillips.
In Forsythe county, on the 5th instant, by
John E. Clayton, Esq, Mr. John II. Golfer to
Miss Anna LaramOre.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

~ 1t seems that Rheumatism, Deafness,
Neuralgia, Swollen and Stiff joints and otner
complaints to which we are all subjects have
lost their terrors. Prof De Grath's Ei. ctric
Oil is war anted &c relieve any case In a short
space of time and with a trItiing expense
1t can be had of the agent here, DR.. II. NJ.
PritchaTd. See advertisement in another
column. Nav 13.--2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
nNE OF THE SSAINTS''

One OF THE SAINTS AFTER 'STEPH-
EN."-The Fayetteville Argus heads on
article Stephen after the Saints" in which
it says 1.-THE Charlotte Democrat informs its
readers with evident glee that the Hon.
Stephen A. Douglas is for making root-and
1t then goes on to imprecate all sorts of
bad things on the heads of the Salt Lakeites.
We don't care a copper for the Mormons,
and the Argus may belabor them as much
Argus at work in the cause of reformation,
and therefore head this article Zone of
the Saints after Stephen" if our old neigh
Dor will allow US to use such an expression.
Not having seen him for long time, we
cannot say whether the term '.saint'' is
appropriate or Motive would be glad to
think that it is; not in the Mormon sense,
however, but in the real good old-fashioned
way. But we really have misgivings on
this point, remembering as we do his ex
hortation to the wings in 1856 to "trot out
nag" in opposition to Hon. Warren Wins
low for Congress, when he (our friend of
the Argus) had actually left the wings and
joined the know -nothings, thus proclaiming
by his actions that the phig party was cor
rupt, dead, unworthy of trust. Now in view
of this fact, we hardly think he is entitled
to be called saint" but, if he did fool the
wings then, we know he is mighty clever
man." and when he joined the ranks of
Sam they had greater reason for congratu-
lation at the acquisition of such shining
light than the Argus now has at the ac-
QUESTION of two ''shining lights to the
american party" Hurra ''Americans
must rule America" even if it requires the
aid of Plug Uglies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
BANK OF THE STATE.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders
in the Bank of the State of North Carolina
was held in Raleigh on Monday and Tues
day, July 9th and 9TH. We learn from a
gentleman who was present that there was
an unusually large attendance. Gen. Pat
terson presided and E. P. Freeman, Esq,
acted as Secretary.
The most important business considered
was the Charter granted by the last Legis-
lature. The subject was formally brought
before the meeting by a motion of VIM. r.
Myers, Esq, for acceptance. The motion
was advocated by Ex-Gov. Swain, D. w.
Courts and w. r. Myers, and opposed by
Mr. Mordecai, President of the Bank, Hon.
Geo. E. Badger and B. F. Moore, Esq,
who made lengthy speeches. and labored to
show that it was not the interest of the
stockholders to accept the charter. The
main objections were, that the capital stock
was too large, and the manner in which the
State was allowed to pay for her stock. viz:
by State bonds, to be taken by the Bank at
par, which would subject the stockholders
to loss of about $4,000.
The charter was rejected by vote of
1916 to 427.
We are informed that it was understood
that the Bank would not again apply for
any further amendment, but will close up
at the expiration of the present charter,
1860.
1t was stated in the meeting that the
Bank would continue to do business to-
within 80 days of the time when the charter
expires. After that time, we believe, the
Institution has two years to wind up in.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

NICARAGUA.-The Nicaraguans do not
seem to be very wildly impressed with the
claim of General Walker to be the right
full President of that damaged republic
According to a correspondent of the Trb
une, they mean to treat the ex-fllibuster
President as if he had no claims at all, and
they were not afraid of his presenting any
at a very early period. The correspon-
dent says that all the principal men of Nj
caragua have united and sent representa-
tives to Leon, where meeting has been
held, at which it was mutually and cordial
ly agreed that General Martinez, who is
Granadino, should be acting President for
eight months, and Gen. Jerez Minister of
War and Commander in Chief of the Army
for the same period, at the end of which
time a general election is to take place for
the choice of President by the people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
COLUMBIA, MARKET, July IL.

There is no quotable change to notice
in the price of Cotton. What little is of
fered is freely taken at full prices, viz:
ii to l33, and choice a fraction higher.
Bacon Hams Is to Is, Sides IA to Is,
Shoulders ii to l24 cts. per h.; Flour 81
to So per bbl.; Corn 81 to 81 O5; Oats 65
to 63; Peas 81 to 81 05 per busheI; Beef.
Mutton and Pork IL to Is cts per ID.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

u On the 9Th instant, terrible fire
occurred in New Orleans. between Gravier
and Commerce streets, destroying large
amount of property.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

CHARLESTON, July II.-The sales of
cotton yesterday, amounted to 40 bales,
at prices varying from ii to I44 cents
Sales of the week 1,l27 bales receipts
l z06
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THE MARKETS.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY T. NJ. FARRC
Charlotte, July II, 1857.

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. s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

The JUSTICES of the Peace of Mecklenburg
County are requested TO meet in Charlotte on
Tuesday of the July Court, being the 26th inst.
for the purpose of taking into consideration the
propriety of making a subscription to the VIII
mington, Charlotte and RutherfordtOn Railroad
A full attendance is desired.
w. K. REID, Clerk.
TuIv I4th 1877 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

In consequence of the busy season with
farmers but little produce has come in since
our last report. Bacon and wheat have
slightly declined.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
NOTICE..

Those indebted TO the Estate OF r. Fl. Draw
LEY. deceased, having had twelve months
indulgence, are expected to make settlement at
the July Count, or costs may be incurred
j. NJ. HUTCHINSON,
July 14th. 65-3t Administrator
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

- Whenever we have room to spare,
instead of publishing notices of northern
publications, we prefer to use our columns
in promoting the success of papers at
home. We therefore copy the following
from the Wilmington Journal, and will say
that we know Fulton & Price can and will
do all that they promise:
TO THE FRIENDS AND PATRONS
OF THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
On the 4th day of September next, the Week
ly Journal will enter upon its I4th volume; and
the Daily journal upon its 9TH volume, on the
9th day of the same month.
Both papers will appear in new and beautiful
type, which the foundry is now engaged in cast
ing, expressly for the purpose. The new dress
of the Journal will, we feel confident, leave
nothing to be desired on the score of beauty, dis
tinctncss or convenience.
1t will be our constant effort to render the
editorial and news departments of the paper
equal to its mechanical execution, and worthy Of
the very liberal patronage which has been eN-
tended to it during the many years of its publica-
ton in this place. We aware that promises
are seldom borne out by performance. and can
only refer to the past as the best guarantee tor
the future. This much, however, we may say {:
that we will enter upon the new volume with
enlarged experience and more adequate facilities
for the prosecution of our work, and with the
determination to devote all these to the service
of our subscribers.
We thus early call the notice of our friends to
the anticipated change, in the hope that they
may be induced to use their friendly Offices for
us. by aiding to extend the circulation of the
Journal. 1t is our desire to commence the volume
with a sufficient increase of subscribers, if not
imme diately to remunerate us for our outlay. at
least to cheer us by the consciousness that our
efforts are appreciated.
A little friendly exertion on the part of each
subscriber will confer great favor upon US, and
enable the Journal to 60 on prosperng and in
creasing its facilities and powers Tor usefulness.
FULTON & PRICE.
nd w o1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

u We learn from the Cheraw Gazette
that on Wednesday the 1st instant, de-
structive hail storm occurred at that place
and other localities in that and Marion and
Darlington Districts. as well as portions of
Richmond county, n. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
Situation Wanted.

A gentleman Who is competent to take charge
Of an English school, OF the English department.
of an Academy, desires a situation as Teacher.
Satisfactory references given, both as to character
and ability. Inquire at this office, or address
JUNIuS.
July 7, 1857 5t-pd Charlotte N c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

CANDIDATEs.--The following are the
Democratic candidates for Congress in this
State. Election first Thursday in August:
First District-HoS. HENRY NJ. SHAW.
Of Currituck
Second District-HoN. THos. RUFFIN
of Wayne
Third DiStrict--HoN. w. WINsLow,
ct Cumberland.
Fourth District-HoN. L. OBJ. BRANCH,
of Wake.
Filth District-STEPHEN E. WILLIAMS,
OF Alamance.
Sixth Di>trict-ALFRED NJ. SCALES, JR.
Oh Rockingham.
Seventh District-HoN. BURT. CRAIGE,
OF Rowan.
Eeighth District-HoN. T. L. CLINGMAN,
OF Buncombe.
- We direct attention to the call for
meeting of the Magistrates of Mecklenburg
county, on the 26th inst, for the purpose
Oi considering the propriety of making a
subscription, on the part of the county, to
d Due Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad.
~ A new Post Office has been estaA-
hShed in Iredcll county, called ..Boydell."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

NEW YORK, July I0.-Floor has de-
-clined; sales Of State brands at 50 20 to
6 As Ohio Sc 60 to @ 80; Southern 81 to
2 40. Wheat unchanged. Mixed corn
"a cents. e-s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
FROM KANSAS.

ST. LOUIS, July IA letter to the Re-
publican says that the Democratic Con-
vention at Lecompton is composed of a
majority of pro slavery men, but on the
whole the Democratic party support the
views in Gov. Walkers inaugural address,
and approve the submission of the Consti2
situation to the people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

ANsON COUNTY SUBSCRIPTIoN.-We
learn from the Wilmington journal that
the subscription of Sl5O,000 made by the
Magistrates of Arson county to the Will
road. was ratified by the voters of that
county on the 4th of July by rery large
nlHiOritu.
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". G. RAILROAD.

The annual meeting of the n. G. Railroad
Company was held at Salisbury last week.
The Hon. Thos. Ruffin represented the
State. We learn by verbal information that
Mr. Fisher was re elected President of the
Company, notwithstanding his desire to re-
tire from the position-and that his salary
was raised from S2,500 to $1,000. Mr.
MendenLall was reelected Treasurer, with
an increased salary. The stockholders re-
elected the old Board of Directors with the
exception of Gen. McRae of Wilmington
The following are the Directors on the part
OF the State, appointed by the Board of In
ternal improvements: Paul C.. Cameron,
OF Orange; Rob't z. Dick, of Guiford
Phl. il. Hawkins, of Franklin; William
l. D"rtch, of Wayne Sam'l Hargrave, of
Davidson; John ID. Bcllamy. of New
Hanover; Giles Mcbane. of Alamance
and John l. Shaver. of Rowan
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14
MILK!!!M-

THE subscriber Informs the citizens on Char
lotte that he has made arrangements for supply
ing families with Milk every morning Those
desiring it will please give him notice, and he
viii deliver the Milk at their dwellings
He would inform those who might prefer to
purchase their Milk from him instead Of being
troubled with keeping acow, that he is willing 10
buy their cows and pay the cash market price for
them. w. A. COOK.
Charlotte, July ID. 1857.
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JUST RECEIVED!!
Fresh Provisions.

SMOKED HERRING,
Yellow Goshen cheese,
Mackerel, Nos. and 2,
Sa.mOn, Nos. / and 2,
Pickle Trpe, &c, &c,
For sale low by
J. d. PALMER.
Charlotte, J Inc %, 1857 SIT
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PROJECTORS Daily and Weekly Journal.

y When the new Cent was first issued
it was said that it was not liable to cOrrode
like the old one. We think this mistake
We saw one of the new coins the other
dav which had been out of the mint but a
few weeks, and it looked worse and older
than one of the old cents after 30 years
use.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

II The know nothing organ of Balti-
more, the Clipper, in an article defending
the Plug Uglies, says: "Many of our best
citizens and most respectable men are
members of the Plug Ugly Club"
If that is the case, we pity the city of
Baltimore-it is disgrace to the South.
But we cannot but think that the Clipper
SANDERS the "best citizens and that its
statement is a false one. A Plug Ugly can
not be a good citizen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

DIVIDE AND CONQUER.''-Somew writer
suggests that the best way to deal with the
Mormons, is for Congress, at its next ses-
sion, to divide the Territory of Utah and
attach portions to the State of California
and to the territories of Oregon, New Mexi-
co and Kansas, leaving but small portion
as the territory of Utah. By this course
Brigham's power would be crippled, and
the Mormons could more easily be brought
under subsection.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

WASHINGTON, July 6, 1857.-The affairs
of Kansas have formed the subject of Cabi
net deliberation since receipt of the resolu
tons of the Georgia and Mississippi Demo-
cratic State Conventions condemnatory of
the course of Governor Walker. Although
his conduct is not entirely approved by the
Administration, it will firmly sustain him,
believing that he acted with wisdom and
justice in advising the submission of the
Constitution to vote of the people, and
that he thus followed safe line of policy.
The Southern attacks are considered un-
gracious in view of the fact that Governor
Walker was sent to Kansas by an Admin
istration pledged to the defence of
Southern rights, and opposed to the Topeka
Constitution; and in conformity with which
policy Gov. Walker is now claimed to be
acting. The views of the Administration
carefully elaborated will, there is reason to
believe, soon be officially promulg gated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

At Lexington, Kentucky, on the 4th
July, the laying the corner stone of the
Clay monument took place, and there was
a grand turn out. The military display
was large and fine, and the Masonic display
was very extensive. The corner stone was
laid by t. n. Wise, Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Kentucky. The Rev. r.
J. Breckenridge was the orator of the day.
Many distinguished gentlemen were present.
The festival concluded with ali extensive
barbecue. .--...-, r.
The famous Chief, WILD Car, of the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-07-14

During the month of June the coinage
at the United States Mint, in Philadelphia
was 2,S43 632 pieces, of the value of $780,.
600; of which S23,496 was in gold, 1865.
900 in silver, and 500 900 in copper.