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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-17

A GENTLEMAN, NATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-17

Richard Bpsieed In Of the City s1cor The be-
longs t Mr Jacob Sanwood Of poston and viii load In
Wnsor J Goa ns Of San Francisco packets under com
mand Of Capt Daniel Stanwood.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

A THRILLrSe IsoIDEsr.-Amo.-,
incidents Of the sepoy revOlut;on The
following possesses thrilling interest," 'As
"Frank Gordon, Alick skene hi. 80
a few poems managed to get into . ND DC,
round tower when the disturbance h. 1AD
the children and all the rest were II y u'
parts ofthe fort-altogether sixty. Go,l0 e'
had regular battery ofguns, also revolv. o"
and he and Skene picked off the ,ab.,. =
fast as they could fire, Mrs. skene Io.S. -
for them The poems say thew r.,.4
missed once, and, before it was all on
they killed thirty-seven, besides m.s
wounded. The rebels, after butcher;ro y
in the fort, brought ladders against -
tower and commenced swarming up, F,..r
Gordon was shot through the forehead .na
killed at once. Skene then saw that !, -.
no use going on any more; so he kissed h,
wife, shot her, and then himself"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
EVEN so.

In Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia. Missis-
81 .pi California and Iowa. the Democrats
were triumphantly successful. In the City
of Baltimore Know NotLingism carried all
before it.
In the States enumerated. the elections
passed off peacrably and quietly, and with
out b.Oodshed AID riot. In Baltimore there
was no election at all. Election means
choice On the 18th inst, there was no
rnice at oil. But one party was allowed
wee prevented fr"m voting at all. The
prls were regulated and controlled by
the excellent and patriotic Tigers, Black
Snakes. Stay Lates. Plug Uglies, Rough
Skins, Hard Times. Little fellows, Blood
Tubs, Dips. Rant-r.. and Rip RaPs. and,
under the auspices of these ''nOble Amerl-
can Clubs as the Baltimore Clipper calls
them, u great american" victory was
achieved over the rights of suffrage, the
freedom of opinion, the sanotity of the bal
lot box.
Richard Taylor, the only son of the late
President Taylor, is the Democratic candi-
date for the Senate of Louisiana in the Saint
Charles District. Ii is a remarkable thing
that the sons of nearly all the leading Wing
state men of the Old Line, have been car
ri, d into the ranks of the Democracy by
the changes of the times. The sons of Clay,
of Webster and of Taylor, bear the banner
.c,I. nn an
friends may thank the allotment of such
outrages as those which have disgraced
their party in Baltimore, for depriving them
of the support of the leading members of
the Old Wing party North and South. We
trust we shall always know how 10 submit
to the decision of the majority. properly e1-
pressed, no matter how much we may re-
greet that decision, or however much we may
differ from the policy of the successful par.
ty. We would argue against reason with.
combat in every fair way, the doctrines put
forth by the organization first known to the
public as well as the Know Nothing order,
but now styling itself the American party.
dedicated, we would pick our fints and try
again, a we lave done more than once
But what is to be done in places like Bal
timore What is to be done against the
delicate lambs they keep there and in st.
Louis, and IN some other places! What
wonder that if local and temporary tri-
umph be secured by such means, it is only
purchased at the expense of moral power
at the risk of driving iuto the ranks IF the
Democracy the ublest and most influential
of its former opponents.
Such victories as those achieved in
Baltimore have led to the speedy ruin OF
the American party-their tolerance must
operate TO the serious injury of the city il
which they are perpetratcd. Many-yery
many of the members of the American
party" reg lrd these things with as much
dislike as we do, but still the humiliating
fact remains that the acts Of riotous vio-
lence are endorsed by the organs of the
party in Baltimore, and silently approved
10y the authorities, since the police made
not one effort to prevent the occurrences.
WI. Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
Foreign Intelligence.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship North America has ar
rived with Liverpool dates to the 9TH inst.
1t was announced that Parliament would
not meet till the usual time. The Bank of
England had loaned the East India Com
pany EI.0OO.OOO sterling on India bonds.
A select committee had reported in favor
of ceding a portion of the Hudson Bay
Company's possessions to Canada. More
troops were held in readiness for India.
Ten thousand additional militia were en-
bodied.
The Indian advices received at Paris
were more gloomy than the English letters.
They report that the rebels were under
European generalship; that operations were
commenced to prevent a union of British
forces; that FIVE years fighting were antici-
pated; and that the native troops were not
trustworthy anywhere.
The Spanish Ministry had resigned, and
Narvacz had left Cadiz for Paris. Lersun-
di had been appointed President of the
Council in the new provisional cabinet.
Bravo Murlla had quilted Paris for Madrid.
France was adopting measures for the
encouragement of the production of cotton
in her West India possessions. . .. -.
The Corps Legislative would soon be
convened. The difference between France
Sweden and Denmark, relative to the Sound
Dues, have been amicably adjusted. Moth
ing, as yet. relative to the conference of the
Emperors at Weimar. The last one is re-
ported to have been of friendly character.
The Russian ship of war La Forte, had
stadt, and 1400 persons, including two Ad-
mirals aud their wives and children and the
crew, were lost. Only six persons were
saved.
The Prince Royal of Sweden had been
proclaimed regent during the kings illness.
.... LATER. .. ED.
The steamer Europa has arrived bringing
advces from Liverpool to the 10th instant.
The sales of cotton for the week amounted
to 81 900 bales. The market was quiet on
the day of sailing. The Persia's news caus-
ed slight decline in all qualities. Flour
is dull and slightly declined. Wheat is
dull, at decline of 9 to Sd. ALI qualities
of corn are steady. tE..
There is nothing later from India. Vio-
lent storms have swept the English coast.
The American crisis has been felt severely
in England and France, and money in all
parts of Europe is advancing, in conse-
quence of specie being shipped to America.
The King of Prussia is IN dying condition.
The London Star says the Governor Gen
eral of India has been recalled.
The London Times expresses the opinion
that there is nothing in the advanced rate
of interest to excite alarm, and fright alone
has caused all the ruin going on in the
United States. The Europa brings 500, 900
in specie.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
FILLIBUSTER WALKER AND HIS
DEAF MUTE INAMoRATA.

The following statement is from recent
book of travels by an Englishman:
II came down the Mississippi with
gentleman from Nashville, who had been
at school with Gen. Walker. and who con-
frmed, in the strongest manner. the ac-
count of his reserve at school. Indeed, he
said, Walker was the puniest, quietest.
milksop of boy he had ever known; SO
much SO as TO be an object of derision to
his schoolfellows, who called him honey
missy and ether contemptuous names.
Walker never joined the other boys in any
athletic games; the only thing by which he
distinguished himself was, that he always
knew his lessons better than any boy In
school, and the moment school was over he
ran home to his mother. In his leisure
moments his favorite pastime was reading
the Bible. 80
Walker first of all studied divinity, and
it was probably only in consequence Of the
doubts and perplexities that so often dis
turb the studies of our young theologians,
that he abandoned that study for medicine.
This, too, he gave up from some reason
after time, and took to law. which, as you
know. is in this country often Synonymous
to politics. In New Orleans he connected
himself with the press; but here, in addition
to law and physic, he had an episode of
love, which, though not mentioned in the
public accounts of his career, had, be-
off L S.
character. ard the story of which had
from a source in which can put every
confidence. At New Orleans he became
acquainted with young girl, very beauti-
full and intelligent. but deaf and dumb @-
Walker was first attracted to this young
girl by sympathy for her melancholy priya-
ton, but a tenderer feeling soon arose, and
on her part the young lady became pas
sionately attached to Walker. Indeed,
not being aware of the restraints which the
conventionalities of society impose on fe-
males under such circumstances, she dis
played her affection in a more open man
ner than was pleasing to her friends. This
led to some restraint, and misunderstand-
ing, and estrangement,y and the poor, beau
tfah but speechless girl, thinking herself
deserted, sickenedy and died. From that
time. Walker was changed man. He
went to California, fought a duel, and then
joined band of desperadoes. Thence
forth the sickly, studious milksop was the
stern and daring adventurer.
The story sounds romantic, l confess;
but it is the 6nly ineligible clue have
yet received to the strange revolution,
which is admitted to huye taken place in
this mans character. It must have re-
CURED some great shock to transform the
sickly. yellow haired boy of Nashville into
the stern Nicaraguan fillibuster. Why
should it not be blasted love, and the vision
of his broken hearted deaf mute, dead tos
love of him To an imagination such as
his must be, a vision like this may well be-
come permanent and powerful reality,
casting its dark hue over his whole career
and character. One thing in Walker l do
ADMIRE mean his silence"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

u The Synod of the Presbyterian
Church of South Carolina convened in
Laurensville on the 14th instant. The
opening sermon was preached by Rev. DIR.
Palmer, late of Columbia. now of New Or
leans, from Galatians VI, IA: =" God forbid
that l should glory save in the cross Of
Christ. by whom 1 am crucifed unto the
world, and the world is crucified unto me-
This was discourse of surprising merit
In doctrine, it was profound and compre,
hensive. In argument, strong and logical.
ly exact. In illustration, varied and strik-
ing. In its elaboration, massive truth ives
piled upon massive truth; and from these.
others were evolved most important in
themselves, radient with the lustre of gen
Jus and clothed in rich and gorgeous Ian.
guage. As an intellectual effort we have
never known 1t surpassed. With the ut
most solemaity and weight Of appeal, il
was brought to bear upon the hearts and
consciences of the audience.
The number of members in attendance
at the opening of the meeting was about
ninety. The meeting was organized by
choosing Rev. Mr. Banks, of Chester. Mod
orator, and Rev DR. Mcbride, Clerk. The
Synod embraces much talent and learning.
both among the Clergy ahd the Eldership.
Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
MEXICO.

The New Orleans Bee has accounts
from the city eff Mexico to the 5th instant.
The news is not of Importance, but does
not lack interest: ...s.-r- ~. =. p.
The republic is still in an unsettled con-
dition, and the re- actionists are constantly
at work endeayoring to excite and foment
disorders. Rumofs Of conspiracies pre-
vailed On the lst instant military detach-
ments were sent to San Angel and Tacu-
baya to inquire into certain alleged revolu-
tionary symptoms. Sundry arrests were
made by military officers. The movement
is said to have been coneoctcd in the CITY
of Mexico, and it was reported that an
armed force was ready, ON given signal,
to take possession of the suburbs and occu-
py the heights around the capitol.
The famous bandit, Losada, has been
playing game Of murder and depreciation
in the neighborhood of Topic. With some
eighty or ninety men he seized on haei-
enda and killed three Of the residents On
the st instant, with force of 300, he at
tackled another hacienda and took posses.
sion of it, after an obstinate resistance
Two days afterwards Losada defeated a
detachment of forty troops, killing all save
twelve or thirteen, whom he disarmed and
set at liberty AT San Bias the inhabitants
were in great CONSERVATION, expecting to
be assailed, by band of eighty robbers
Ahuacatian was menaced by another band.
At the last accounts 800 Government SOL
diers had been dispatched against Losada
In Durango similar excuses have been
committed by organized hordes of robbers.
Trinidad Rivera. a famous bandit who had
long ravaged the State of Guanajuato, is
said to have been taken and shot.
COMMERCIAL LIFE.-Some years ago an
examination was made of all the accounts
kept in one Of the Philadelphia banks
during period Of thirty years, in order to
ascertain, as question of mercantile stats
tics, what had been the average fate of the
depositors as regarded their success in life.
The result was so remarkable as to be
deserving of careful study at moment like
the present, when every flash of the telegraph
is tinged, not with light but with gloom.
Of the whole number, seventy five per cent.
had failed, or become so trammeled with
debt as to be compelled to relinquish
business. ..
A truly great man borrows no Iustr a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

ITnxEcEssARY GRUMBLING.-A Southern
journal commenting upon certain class
who have plenty to eat, drink and wear,
and no liabilities in any way embarrassing,
who vet croak in the most forlorn manner
and sigh piaintiVely for better times, tells
the following opposite anecdote:
Trscy's slave Pomp, in this town, many
wears ago, not content to draw wine from
his masters pipe the usual way took the
head out of the cask, and as he stood dipping
up the sparkling beverage, and drinking
from silver goblet, gave the sentiment
Here is to better times" His master
happening in at that moment, struck him
on the head, telling him to the floor, saying,
"You black rascal you. Twill teach you
that times are good enough when you can
drink the best of wine from silver cups,
without wishing for better" --
SAD ESG1NEERING.-The Charlottesville
Advocate says of the tunnel through the
Blue Ridge: g ~
at now turns out by actual experiment
that the Blue Ridge Tunnel is too small to
admit the passage of a single car, much less
full train! And it is variously estimated
by knowing ones that it will take from at
least three to probably eighteen months
before the defect can be remedied."
Nor Qu1rE ORA Mrs Snyder, residing
near McGaheysvitle, Va, one day last week
suddenly fell down apparently dead. The
necessary burial clothes were procured,
(says the Valley Democrat and while her
friends were engaged in dressing her in the
habihments ofthe grave, she politely request
ed them to wait until she was dead. 1t is
needless to say that her request was
cheerfully compiled with. She is now
rapidly improving. ....
SOUTH CAROLINA BANKs.-The Charles
ton Standard. of the 9Th inst, says: sit is
needless, perhaps, for US to inform oul
readers that the stockholders of all the South
Carolina banks are personally liable for
three times the amount of their stock, SC
that there is an unfailing surety against the
non-redemption of their notes; and anothe,
thing is, that there never has been a bank
failure in South Carolina by which the
public has suffered. .-.
~ The Hotels North are coming down
in their charges. The Girard,' in Philadel-
phia, has reduced from So SO to So a day.
Sugars are coming Notwithstanding are
coming down, and heap of things are
coming down, but the hardest thing to keep
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

"ELectric Od."-The operation 81 L
Oil in removing rheumatic pain ana o "nod
ills, is indeed astonishing. Like every CIV r
article, il has a base counterfeit, en.n ne.
useless; but the preparation Of Prof ~.
Grath, of Philadelphia, has received te s';,;ss
malls from Congressman. Mayors OF h;Sb.
Merchants. Hottl Proprietors, all OF tne s s
est character, attesting its benehclai n
in cases under their own obserVation r,;...
can be had of the agent here, see awe om1
ment in another column. [SePt' H.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
FALL GOODS
AT
FISHER & BURROUGHS

HAVING OPENED large and attrac,;r.
stock of fall and winter Goods, we would rT,.0
the attention and solicit an examination Of ~" 0
DRESS GOODS,
EMBROIDERIES,
CLOAKs and TALMAs
Also,
CARPETINGS,
OIL CLOTHS and MATING
- IN great varietp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

PURSUIT OF SPECIE UNDER DIFFICUL-
ed a bank in Lafayette, Ind, with $1,000
in bills, demanding specie for the same.
The teller. on the presentations of the notes
offered to liquidate the bills aforesaid. one
at time, in ten cent pieces. The fellow
wanted gold, and offered to discount, but
the bank officer was MEMORABLE, so Mr. Bro
ker gathered up his notes and departed in
disgust. At Laportc, in the same State, a
seen by this paragraph from the Lafayette
Courier: --T I'D "a l.a. .sIf .ss..r"r
We learn from gentleman who left
Michigan city this morning, that there was
mob and great excitement in Laporte
yesterday. growing out of an attempt of
some Cincinnati brokers to make a run on
the branch of the New State Bank IN that
city. The bank and the whole square in
the vicinity was blocked up by large
crowd Of excited citizens, numbering over
one thousand. The brokers were notified
to leave town Immediately. The president
of the bank expressed his ability and will
ingness to pay, but the people would not
allow it.
A dispatch dated Paducah. KY, Oct. s,
says:
Three specie, brokers are here TO day
from Cincinnati. They were waited on by
the citizens and notified to leave, or take
the consequences. They took their carpet
bags away as they came. ts..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
N. C.. UNIVERSITY.

We learn from the Chapel Hill Gazette
that the Trustees of the University of n.
Carolina have determined to make no per-
manent appointment of a successor to the
late Rev. DIR. Mitchell. until the annual
meeting of the Board in December. The
Gazette says "this course is evidently pro-
per. There is nc Professorship in the In
stitution for which so few of our learned
men are qualified, and the number is still
smaller of those who can succeed to the
chair of the late incumbent. and maintain its
reputation. There should be 10 unneces-
sary haste, therefore, in deciding upon the
merits of applicants. Gentlemen DESTROYS
of presenting their claims for consideration,
may forward testimonials without delay To-
His ExceHency Gov. Bragg. President of
the Board of Trustees at Raleigh, or TO
Hon. ID. l.. Swain, President of the Uni
versity at Chapel Hill"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

IHE BACK TRACK.-A curious mo.
ment of the underground emigration is TAX
ing place. Canada, which has been tie
city of refuge for runaway negroes, is be-
ginning to spew them out. The thriftie.s-
ness and wretohed morals of the black $
have proved too much for Canadian philan-
thropy. The Cleveland (Ohio) Plain Deal
er says that the steamer Telegraph brings
back from Canada, on every trip, families
of negroes who had formerly fed to the
Provinces from the States. They describe
the life and condition of the blacks in Can
ada as miserable in the extreme They
are principally from Canada West. Ohio
and Michigan are likely to have large &C
cessions to their negro population from
that source. The Canadians have shown
disposition in their Parliament and in
every day transactions to discourage the
negro population coming to or remaining
in the Provinces. -...
This is the beginning of q movement
which will be followed by important results.
The runaway negro population will be
thrown back upon the free States, aud the
same causes which induce Canada to get
rid OF them. will operate in Ohio, Michigan
and other non-slaveholding communities.
The Proprietors of the underground rail-
road will soon discover that it won't pay,
and that will put an end to their boasted
philanthropy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS

Corn Shelters, Straw Cutters, Corn aud Cob
Mills, Grit Mills, Flows, Corn Cultivators, &c
We solicit an examination Of the above goods At
FISHER Il BURROUGHS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,


CLEAVELAND COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter SessiOns-Sep'
TENDER Sessions, 1857.
William Williams and others,
c. Grigg and Joseph G. Williams. Ex'~.
Petition for the reprobate of the will of william
Wellmon. decd.
In this case it appearing to the satisfs I,.:T
the Court, that Grafton WellmOn, SeatoI "slr
mon, James Collins and wife Elizabeth MoIgan
Pool and wife Pa-alee, heirs at law Of WHEEL
Wellmon, deceased, reside beyond the hmis
this State it is therefore ordered by Couri lna'
publication be made in the Charlotte DemCc.ss
newspaper published in the town Of ChaIioIhs -.
for six successive weeks, notifying them ~ ~ -
and appear at the next Superior Court OF ia" ~. !"
be held for the County of Cleaveland, % w
Court House in Shelby, ON the 18th Monoay a
ter the 4th Monday in September, 1857, then S
there to see proceedings and make thcIlSe"
parties to the issue if they proper SO TO 90
Witness, SiIas Williams, Clerk OF our O ~
Court, at Office, the 18th Monday after tae ~
Monday in June, 1857, and in the ga yea
our Independence. S. WILLIAMS, Gen
Shelby, Oct. ~, I857-6w. Prs tee 20
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
Blankets.

Fine Bed and negro Blankets, also Kerseys and
Plains for plantation use. A large supply of tba
above goods excellent in quality and moderate n
price will be found at
FISHER & BURROUGHS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

II desperate duel was fought near
Stockton, California, on the 18th ult., he
tween Col. Casey. of Mercer county. and
c. NJ. Blair. u resident of San Joaquin
c"un'y. The affair originated out of dis
Pute regarding young lady, of whom both
were admirers. The parties fought with
Colts navy revolvers. distance ten PAGES /;
terms-each party to fire at option. Col.
Casey received four balls in the right side,
two "f which were mortal. Six shots each
were fired by both parties. Mr. Blair es-
capped injury, and left after the duel for his
ranch. where he has since remained unmo-
lest by the officers Of the law. Casey
dieu GA the 10th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
HARDWARE,

Shelf Hardware in all its varieties, also Anvil.
Bellows, Vices, Axles & Springs, Iron and Strr
Boring Machines. Morticing and Drilling Ma
chimes, Paints, Oils and Varnishes constantly on
hand and for sale low at
FISHER & BURROUGHS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27
Smut Machines.

The subscribers have on hand supply of these
superior machines, which they are offering at low
prices for cash, and warranted to give satisfaction
or no sale.
FISHER & BURROUGHS.
Oct. Is, 1857. Pm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

A truly great man borrows no lustr g
from splendid ancestry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

~ The Hotels North are coming down
in their charges. The Girard,' in Philadel-
phia, has reduced from So SO to So day.
Sugars are coming Notwithstanding are
coming down, and heap of things are
coming down, but the hardest thing to keep
from going down about here is whiskey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-10-27

- We have also a good assortment of G Gods
at our Store at MORROw's TURNOUT, where we
offer Goods at Charlotte Prices.
Henderson,. 81 AHRENS,