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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

u Tomorrow the State elections in
Maryland take place. We anticipate a
renewal of the riots in Baltimore. 1t is
stated that the Governor of the State ap-
piled to the President of the United States
to place at his command the troops at Fort
McHenry, Baltimore, Qess than 200 in
number,) to suppress any turbulence that
may be evinced; and that the President
declined to do so, believing that the au-
thority of the State is adequate to ensure
the enforcement of order.
The Governor has since issued pro-
clamation to the people of the City of
Baltimore, calling upon we'll disposed eiti-
zens to assist in preserving law and order.
and stating that he had invited the cooper
alton of the Mayor of the City. but had re-
ceived no response, and he was determined
that the law should suffer no infraction from
neglect of duty on his part. He has, there
fore ordered large military force TO be in
readiness, at his command, to defend the
people in the exercise of their constitutional
rights.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

TERRIBLE MAssAcRE.-The brig Noun
tain Eagle, from Sisal, at New York, re-
ports that the Indians had massacred nearly
all the inhabitants of a village about 60 miles
from Merida. Over five hundred bodies
had been found, and more we're being dis
covered daily in the woods, shockingly mu-
tilated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
FIGHTS & MURDERS IN MEMPHIS


The Memphis papers of the 22d inst, are
hideous with accounts of bloody fights and
murders in that city. A man at the Fair
Ground managed to let his horse become
unmanageable, and to run over and hurt a
woman and two children. He stopped the
horse and was about to get out of his bug
gy and apologize, when some one stepped
forward and gave him blow with cane.
He drew knife and ran up to the crowd,
asking who struck him. A man named
Butler avowed himself the man, which.
however, he was not, and drawing pistol,
it went off by accident, and shot in the
stomach and fatally wounded the man who
had knocked the fellow out of the bug
gy. Two other fights took place. in which
one man was killed and another badly
wounded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
HOUSE and LOT
a. AvvNASnv~

will offer for sale, on Wednesday the 11th
November, my House and Lot on Tryon street,
nearly opposite the Post Office, adjoining the
residence ofMr J. A. Higgins. There are many
conveniences on the prrmises-the out-bulldngs
are nearly new-with Well of good water in
the yard
TERMS-two years credit, with interest from
date. w. w. PEGRAM.
Nov. 3, 1857. ct a..-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
~ Great Discovery

We have this day appointed L. J. HAw-
LEY our Agent for the sale of Rights to make
"Roraback's celebrated Soap" Family Rights,
Receipts and full instructions can be bought of
him. Also. County Rights for the following
counties Mecklenburg, Cabarus, Union, An
son and Stanly. This Soap being great saving
of both money and labor, is we'll worthy the no
tice of every family, factory and company.
III. LINDSEY g. CO.
Oct %, 1857 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

NEW YORK. Oct. 30.---Fiour has gener-
ally advanced prices of Southern are un-
changed. Wheat is quiet. The sales are
unirnportant. Corn is unchanged. p ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

REMARKS.--We'Ih have no material
change to make this week in our table Of
prices. Meal has declined. There IL also
a decline in Molasses, and slight advance
in white Wheat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
CHARLOTTE FEMALE COLLEGE.

Exercises in this Institution commenced
on the 18th of October, under the superin-
tendence of the Rev. Mr. Bnrwell and lady.
We call the attention of those having young
ladies to educate to this institution as
affording every facility for obtaining a
thorough course of insfruction. Mr. Bur-
well is entirely competent, and the public
may rest assured that he will discharge his
duty towards those who patronize his
school, Mrs Burwell will exercise due
watchfulness over pupils and assist in their
moral and intellectual training. We hope
the Institution will receive encouragement
and patronage at the hands of the citizens
of this and surrounding counties.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

There1uisite amount Of Stock in the above
Company having been subscribed, the Stock
on. Monday evening. the 18th of November, for
the purpose of organizing said Company under
the late Act Of Incorporation.
JOHN IRWIN. II. B. WILLIAMS,
DAVID PARKS. LEROY SPRINGS,
THOS. H. BREM. W. w. ELAS,
VIM. JOHNSTON Cons.
Nov. 3, 1857. ..s. - !. ..-...,..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

- The Fall Term of the Superior Court
for Mecklcnburg county will be held next
week; Judge Person will preside.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
THE MARKETS.,
WEEKLY BY r. NJ. FARROv
-------=------=-
Charlotte, Nov. 3, 1851,

FIT 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. d.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
NOTICE.

will sell at the late residence of Robt G.
Kirkpatrick, decd, on TUESDAY the 18th OF
November,
Seven Negroes;
Horses; Mule; Stock of Cattle Wheat, Corn
Oats and Fodder; Farming Utensils, and Kitch-
en- Furnature. A reasonable credit will be given
H. KIRKPATRICK, Admir-
Oct 81. 1857 SD ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

T Gen. J. Pinckney Henderson of Tex
as (brother of c. c. Henderson, of Lincoln
tony is a prominent candidate for Z. S.
Senator in Texas to succeed Mr. Rusk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

All persons indebted to the Estate of VIM.
Lee, deed, and of r. C. Barnett, deed. are mott
fed that payment must be made Immediately.
as both the above Estates must positively I've
want the pleasure of taking mn recent viii do
well 20 observe this notice.
sse-l784 o-&s- J.sW. BARNETT, Admir-.
Nov, 3, 1857. Sl-3t >sscs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

CARRIAGEs.-We learn from the Fay
etteville Observer that Mr. A. A. McKeth-
an, carriage manufacturer in that town,
has shipped tUenty carriages to Southern
States-9 to Mississippi, to Texas. 3 to
Florida. and 2 to Georgia. land (says the
Observer) within the last week he has filled
orders for Alamance and Davidson counties,
beyond the Central Railroad"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
COLUMBIA MARKET. Oct. 81

There has not been over 100 bales of
Cotton sold during the past two days, and
the general ruling rates seem to have settled
down at l to ii 4 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

U Both of the Banks in this place have
suspended specie payments. The branch
Bank of the State suspended on the Odd,
and the Charlotte Bank on the Goth of
October.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

e 1t is now stated that the Black Re-
publicans have been successful in the Iowa
election by twelve majority.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

II A. o. P. Nicholson has been elected
U. S. Senator by the Tennessee Legisla-
ture, to succeed the Hon. John Bell, whose
term expires in 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

ROBBERs.-The Salisbury Herald men
tons two attempts at robbery in that town
by white men, strangers. One fellow was
caught by some of the citizens after a long
foot race, but he refused to give his name.
Another broke into room at DIR. Hap
poldt's Hotel, and was shot at by the occu-
pant. 1t is thought that gang of these
desperadoes extend from Charlotte to Raj
eigh. Let everybody be on the lookout.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

o. The South Carolina State Fair COM
mences in Columbia on Tuesday, Novem-
Der 10Th, and will continue four days. All
articles intended for exhibition will be
carried free over the Charlotte and South
Carolina Railroad, and visitors for one fare
half price. Our neighbors have been
making arrangements to make their Annual
Exhibition interesting, and We have no
doubt It will be creditabe to the State and
afford abundant evidence of the industry
and skill of its citizens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

II A correspondent of tho Columbia
Times says:
:" In the neighborhood of Charlotte, there
are many pleasantly located and lovely
buildings, presenting scenery worthy the
pencil of a critical Inner. The houses of
entertainment are conducted by gentlemen
of experience. The Mansion House, by
Messrs. Young and Williams, is undoubt-
edly one of the best establishments to be
found in the Southern country. Every
care and attention is directed towards those
who may seek shelter within its spacious
halls"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

CoUNTERFEIT.-A $40 counterfeit note
on the Merchants Bank of Newb bern is in
circulation. 1t is easily detected, as it has
not the words Stockholders responsible"
while the genuine has. The paper is poor
and whitish.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

MILITIA ELEcTIoNs.-The Revised Code
changes the manner of electing some of
the field officers in this State, Brigadier
and Major Generals are hereafter to be
elected by the commissioned officers. In
the election of all other officers the rank
and file have a voice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

CHARLOTTE AND S. c. RA1LRoAD.-This
Company, in order to do what it can to-
wards relieving the money pressure, is re-
deeming, at Charlotte, the Coupons due on
its Bonds 1st January, 1858. This pay
ment in advance will do some good, and is
an example which all corporations and in
dividuals ought to follow, when possible.
There are many men, with money in tteir
pockets, who refuse to pay their debts
merely because the cry is {" hard times"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
Fall and Winter:
a@1 GOODS. sue a,oi4,
New SToCE<

90. y ~ ----=-----------isA - H1s4FT
The se Mere Irns,s R sss;Sss t Ssrs
during the last few weeks. within which time
KOOPMANN & PHELPS
have been purchasing FALL AND WIN
TER GOODS. and have svailed themselves
of the great advantage to obtain by bnying
for Cash, at a time of extreme want of mou-
ey, and consequent low prices Of Goods.
All wanting good as well as cheap goods,
will find their stock not only the cheapest
but as good as any in this country. Their
stock consists of the following: Staple and
Fancy
DRY GOODS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

u We return our thanks to Hon. Asa
Biggs for copies of the Congressional Globe
and Appendix.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03
Cash Wanted.

KOOPMAN g. PHELPS will sell cheaper
goods for ready-money than any other store in
Charlotte. They will take the notes Of any sus-
pended Bank,inl North or South Carolina in pay
ment for Goods. Call soon, as Bargains may
now be obtained at the old stand of
E@~ KOOPMANN e. PHELPS.
Nov. 3, 1887. -...- a a If * boat H
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-03

oSNABUEG5
By the Bale, FOR CASH. at I24 cents per
yard.
BREM s. STEELE.
Oct 70. 794t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
To the Managers of the Meek
lenburg Co. Billie Society.

According to the resolution adopted at the
last Anniversary, the Managers in every con-
gregation are expected to examine their rrspec-
tive fields and to supply all, who are destitute,
with the Bible. The Managers will report at
our annual meeting Sd Wednesday in May. The
time is short and you earnestly desired to
give instant attention to this important matter
f. NYE HUTCHINSON, Rec. Sec
PS-YOu will find Bibles for gratuitous dis
tributiOn at the Depository, Lowre 81 Enniss'
Book Store. March 3, 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
NOTICE.

The subscriber having disposed of his
entire stock of Saddery to Mr. j. S. Lyles,
takes great pleasure in recommending him
to his friends and customers.
All those indebted, either by Note or
Book Account, will please come forward
and settle. They will always find Inc at
the old stand prepared for settlement.
Feb "a, 1857. II. SHAW.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24
KISSING A BACHELOR.

A correspondent relates the following in
cident: ave have a friend, bachelor
friend, very fond ofthe society of the ladies'
but extremely modest and difident withal.
A few evenings since he went to make a
call upon an acquaintance who had recent
" taken to himself a wife, young and beau
tiful. and as a matter of course overlooking
with affection for her husband. Now this
lovely wife of a week, like all other wives,
could scarcely survive the brief absence Of
her husband for the discharge of his busi-
ness, and always upon his return met him
upon the tlre-hoId, and smothered him
with kisses. 1t so happened when our
friend called, that the husband was absent,
but was momentarily expected 10y the fond
and anxious wife. She heard his foot fall
upon the steps, and supposing it to be her
husband, rushed forth to meet him and
he had scarcely laid his hand upon the bell
pull before the door flew open, and his neck
was encircled by pair of white arms, and
burning kisses fell thick and fast upon his
lips and checks-while full and throbbing
breast was strained to his. Here was a
trying situation for a dilIidcnt man, and
our friend came near fainting on the spot :;
fortunately, the lady discovered her mistake
in season to prevent such melancholy
event, and he escaped from the house more
dead than alive. The last we saw of him,
he was leaning against tree tanning him
self with his sombrero, in order to recover
strength to regain his lodgings"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-24

For The Democrat.

Oh, mother dear, | still can feel
Thine influence shed around
This cold Indifferent heart of steel
On this unhallnwed mound.
Oh. that | could the fullness SEQ
OF thy celestial joys, .
I'D leave at once and come to thee.
From sublunary toys.
But oh, the dreadful path to tread
Which leads from earth below,
Be<pangled here and there with care
Which all who'd 60 must know.
For those who start without the mark
And pIummet line applied,
Have sure mistOnk or else o'erlooked
The fact that Christ has died.
To make the way as bright as day
That leads from earth to heaven:
For all who'd go the fact must know,
To man Saviour's given.
Oh. mother tell, are they as well
Unto thy vision known,
To whom on earth thou gavest birth
As Ger il thou didst roam!
As we to those who oft repose
Upon our bosoms here,
Although a dream it sure does seem
That we should know them there.
Oh. mother say, is brother j.
Around the throne on high;
And was it still our Fathers will
That he should never die!
And while as yet don't forget,
Is brother William there,
Oh. do me tell for sure so well
Nv mind would like to know!
He was so good, and firmly stood
Upon the Rock while here,
i must believe he did receive
A crown when landed there.
And sister c., is she with thee
Around our Fathers throne!
one uItu VIC hHoN III peIIOCl SICO
OF heaven all her own.
Oh yes, they all are angels tall;
Yes, brother j. is there;
His last request his father blessed
Oh, father meet me there.
Oh yes, they three, w, j. and c.,
Are round the throne on high,
And there they three each other see
And know as you and /.
Now brother r. come let's prepare
It" join that happy throng,
Oh do not stay, come haste away,
Do not the time prolong.
Oh father, too, there's room for you,
Come go along with US,
And we shall see those happy three
And join them, ever blessed. NJ.
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amusing af(istellam.

Es- A young lady scolding her beau for
not sending her the pair of new shoes he
promised her, writes in postscript as fol-
lows: "P S.-Them shuz ort to be on
hand q and the recollection stick out about
feet"
ES- y parish clerk, having, according
TO custom, published the banns of matrimo-
ny between loving couple, was followed
by the minister, who gave out the hymn,
commencing with these wor Mistaken
souls! that dream of Heaven
re- Good books and good women are
excellent things for those who know how
justly to appreciate their value. There are
men, however, who Judge both from the
beauty of their covering.
re- Aunt Betsy is shocked to hear that
"Mr Smith keeps Sally Amanda Safe in his
counting house" What would his wife
say! She wouldn't-be safe then, nor he
either.
"Tom, you sot," said a temperance nun to
tripping friend, "what makes you drink
such stuff as You do? Why, the very hogs
wouldn't touch that brandy" That's
cause they is brutes," said Tom. poor
creeters they dunno what's good.
Figures won't lie, will they '" muttered
seedy gentleman, holding on to lamp
post. "Well, perhaps they won't lie, but l
sees figure that won't stand anyhow"
With four metallic qualifications, man
may be pretty sure of success. These are
gold in his pockets, silver in his tongue,
brass in his face and iron in his heart.
An absent wife is here called upon to re-
turn to "bed and board.' "Jane-vour
absence will ruin all. Think of your hus-
band-your parents-your children. Re
turn-return-all may be well-heppy.-
At any rate epcloss the key of the cupboard
where the gin is"
EE General Lee one day found Dr.
Cutting, the army surgeon, who was a
handsome and dressy man, arranging his
cravat complacently before glass;
Cutting" said Lee, you must be the
happiest man in creation"
why, General 2"
"Why," replied Lee, because you are in
love with yourself, and have not rival on
the earth"
GA lawyer having some legal business
to transact with widow lady, took occa-
sion to inquire her age. The matron, who
had long since dotted the widows weeds"
attempted to look primp, and much younger
F. than she really was, as she replied: "Thir-
ty-five, sir" Then turning to the daugh-
ter, he said: May be so bold, Miss, as
to inquire your ages" Certainly; am
little past thirty-two--'most three wears
younger than mother q
re- IAN" will We be after telling what
kind o'baste We call this :" said newly ar
rived Irishman, holding up a wasp. between
his thumb and finger .'Och, murder
spake quick for he's biting me-"
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Wrapping PAPER.

THE Merchants of Char otte and vicinitv
l. can be supplied with all kinds nd quail.
ties of wrapping Paper, from the Ra.
leigh Wrapping Paper Mills.
&. w. BENEDICT,
Proprietor
~RAGS taken in exchange for Paper /,
the highest price. G.. w. B.
Raleigh, March 4, 1s56.-1y
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TT HAVE JUST RECEIVED and opened the
IL largest and mn OSt varied stock OF
Drugs, Medicines, Chem NJ
icals, Paints, Oils, Win g
dow Glass, Putty, Dye -
StuffS, Perfumery, Toilet @
Articles, &c. &c. EEvER OFFER
ED IN THIS MARKET.
All of which will be sold at extremely short
profits, for CASH.
defy coMPETITIoN-and if you want articles
in my line, call, you shall be satisfied, both
with regard TO price and quality.
Respectfully, &c.
III. NJ. PRITCHARD, N. d.
Wholesale s. Retail Druggist,
GRANITE Row, No 3.
Charlotte, May 6, 1856.-tf
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Accounts Of the Democrat Osi..

ALL accounts due for subscription.
"WesterD Democrat" and for ADVERTISING a." 70 Tie
W ork from the 26fh October, 1885. 10 ,h~ aug JOB
OF September, l856--the period at which ns e E6!h
nc ction with the Office ceased-must he ~ Con.
Mr. William ]. Yates, the present proprieIop, a n9 70
paper. lie
8rAll accounts due FOR subscriptions s;Do. !.
commencement Of the paper in July, 1852. nc Tie
the Doth of October, 1855, must be pad -, Up 10
Agent, who will in short time call upon az ~ ny
bers for their dues. Many of those acconn,N scfr
OF Two, three, and even four years. standn".s az
therefore il is hoped those indebted will no ,n and
defer payment, either by cash or by note 'Hset
Charlotte, Oct. ], 1856.
Notice.
THE Tax Lists for 1855, are now IN
II hands, and hold them ready for insnea.;muy
request all persons to inform me of any taysbla
which may not be listed. "O'e'
~ All persons that have not paid their =.
for 1854, ,ciH surely come up and fork ORE "aa
10 ,o-c +. c GRIER, Sheriff
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EHAakLESTON
MEDICAL JOURNAL & REVIEW

c. HAPPOLDT, NJ. D., Editor Publisher
The Twelfth volume of this Journal common
ces with January, 1857. 1t will, as heretofore
be independent OF every local interest and in
fuence, and will be devoted to the interests of it's
Patrons, and to the advancement and dissemina-
ton of sound views and correct observat
This Journal is issued on the first of every al
ternate month. Each number comprises one
hundred and forty-four octave pages, and con-
tains a Steel Engraved Portrait of
distinguished Medical Man.
The volume begins with the January, and
is completed with the November issue 1t will
thus contain six portraits and eight hundred and
sixty-four pages of reading matter
Terms, "a per annum, in advance, which en-
titles the subscriber TO receive his number free of
postage. Subscription begins with the January
number.
~ Persons wishing to subscribe should adj
dress us by letter, enclosing 81 which will be at
our risk if the letter is registered
c. HAPPOLDT, MD,
Jan 6. Charleston, S. c.
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Respectfully, yOnrs, etc.
CHARLES WHITNEY.

4rSoH at ia Market street, ST. LOUIS, Misc"
ri, 3l6 Broadway, New York, and by Scar &Ce'
Charlotte, N. c.. and by Druggists eveIywbele"O "a
All kinds of family patent medicines for SAFE
iishment, ia Market street, ST, Louis.
July 8, 1856