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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
PERSONAL.

We are under obligations to nearly all our
brother Editors (Of all parties) in North
Carolina for their hattering notices of the
,.Western Democrat =" and for kindly ex-
nressioas for US, personally, from the time
we first took charge of this paper to the
present. Especially has this mark of good
feeling manifested itself recently, and we
assure one and all that we bow in grateful
acknowledgment. We have been connect
ed with the North Carolina press for several
wears, and while we have advocated the
principles of the democratic party with
zeal and consequently had some warm
words occasionally with our contemporaries
of the opposition, we have no reason to
entertain other than the best feelings for
them personally. We neUcr haze and nerer
intend to alLo0 our political opinions to
interfere aOih social relations.
When done with newspapers and the
busy scenes of life, if we are found by our
brother editors entitled to the praise of
having been fair and honest public jour
nalist, it will be honor enough for us-we
desire no greater.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
MARRIED,

In this county, on the 4th inst, by Rev. W.
S. Pharr, Mr. Chas. II. Davis to Miss Martha c.,
daughter of Mrs Catharine Alexander.
In Iredell county. on the 4th inst, by Rev.
G. w. Creighton, Jacob Lemly, Esq. to Miss
Sallie, daughter of Joseph F. Gillespie, deed.
In Iredell county, on the I'd inst. Mr.. l.. Pen
nington, fthe Goldsboro' Tribune, to Mss Kate
James.
In Asheville, on the Cd instant, Col. ). NJ.
Israel to Miss S. Ellen Hastings.
In Chester District, on the 2Sth' ult., Maj Jas.
ID. Ferguson and Miss Mary E. Buchanan.
In York District, on the 2lst ult., Mr. j. NJ.
Smarr and Miss Martha Moss.
In Mocksville, Thos. H. Gather, Esq, and
Miss Bette F. Kelly.
In Greensboro, on the I'd instant, Rev. Turner
NJ. JOINS, President of G. F. College, and Miss
Lucy McGee.
In Guilford county, on the 24th ult, Capt
w. Lamb and Miss Mebala Scott Also Mr.
John Work and Miss Jane Pitchford
In Davidson county, on the Goth ult., MI
Jacob Motsinger and Miss E. A. Burton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
state of North Carolina,
UNION COUNTY.

49, UNION COUNTY.
Superior Court Of Laao-Spring Term, 1857.
Thomas Simpson, Executor of John Simpson
decd VS.. Mary sim rson and others.
Petition for Settlement.
itappearing 10 the satisfaction the Court
that '. ashingro Simpsor and Johnson Trux
and wife Katharine frux, two of the defend
ants reside without the limits of this S ate.
1t is therefore ordered by the Court, that
publication be made for six weeks in the
Western Democrat, paper pabished ia the
town of Charlotte. notifying the said defend
ants that thsy be and appear before the
Judge of our next SUPERIOR curt. held for he
County of Union, at the Court House in Mon
roe, on the 10th Monday after the 4th Mon
day ia August next, then and there to answer
the several allegations set forth in said petit
fion, or judgment pro confesso will be taken
againstthem, and the case set for hearing.
Witness, VIM. II Simpson, Clerk OF oar
said Court at Office. in Monroe, on the 10th
Monday after The 4th Monday IN February.
and in the slst year of our independence, This
the 3Oth OF May 1857.
WIN. II. SIMPSON, flerk.
June 9, ls57.-ew PRS fee SCI
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STRAWBERRIES.

We return our thanks to Mrs. Joseph H.
Wilson for plate of luscious strawberries from
her own garden they are the largest we have
seen this season. some of them measuring 81
inches in circumference. Mrs. Wilson has Ger
tanly perfected the art of growing this delicious
fruit, which is not only large, but well formed
and remarkably fne-havOred. To look upon
this crimson esculent of the genus fragaria, and
10 jnhaIe its odour is sufficient to excite the
desires of an epicurean; but when accompanied
a5y It's usual attendants, cream and sugar, it be-
CONES fit food for the gods. They have created
quite Il stir, outside as we'll as inside, our Office
not because the fruit is a rarity, but on account
of its remarkable size and sweetness.
The common strawberry that our contemporary
of the Fayetteville Carohnian sometimes talks
about, grows wild in this srction-springing spon-
tancous by brook and river, Lake and rill," in
every wood and field
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State Of North Carolina,

ON1ON wv ~
Superior Courtof Laac-Spring Term, 1857.
VIM. II. Simpson, Executor of John Burnett,
deed vs. samuel l.. Barnett and others.
Petition for Settlement.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
tt at Samuel l.. Burnett, j John Gender and wife
Margaret Gender, James G.. toard and wife
Eliza, Foard and John Long, four of the de-
PENDANTS reside without the limits of this
State. 1. is therefore ordered by the Court,
tina public alton be made for six weeks in the
Western Democrat, paper published in the
town Of Charlotte, for the said defendants to
be and appear b fore the Judge OF the next
Superior Court, held for said County, at the
Court House in Monroe, on the 10th Monday
after the 4th Monday in August xt, there
to answer the several allegations set forth in
said Petition, or judgment pro confesso will
be taken against them, and the case set for
hearing.
Witness Wm. II. Simpson, Clerk of our said
Court: at office, in Monroe. on the 10th Mon
day after the 4th Monday III February, and
in the Sist year of American independence,
A. D., 1856, this the 80. h of Nav A. d., 1887.
WIN. Ii. SIMPSON, Clerk.
June 9, 1s57.-6w PRS fee S6]
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

FIRST DIsTPIcT.-The Convention in
the first Congressional District of this State,
has nominated Hon. III. M. Shaw for Con-
gress. Mr. Shaw was one of the Electors
for the State at large during the late Presi-
Dental canvass. He is true democrat
often tried and never found wanting in any
of those qualities which constitute an hon
est politician and a high minded honorable
gentleman. Such men as Dr.. Shaw will
CALAMITY bear aloft the democratic flag,
and where the fight wakes warmest, there
will they be found raising their voices for
the principles of the States Rights Demo
cratic party.
w. N. II. Smith is the know nothing
candidate in the lst District.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Female Collegiate Institute,

At BarhamUiLle, near Columbia, S. C.
Agreeable to information extended by the
President of the Charlotte Railroad, the Princi.
pal respectfully announces that passengers by
the morning and evening trains of the Whining
ton and Charleston Railroads, can go directly
on to the depot at Barhamville, by taking the
Charlotte train at the Charlotte junction, two
miles below Columbia. The trains stop at the
Charlotte depot in Columbia half an hour, thus
enabling passengers at Columbia to land at the
depot at Barhamville. Facilities are afforded by
the return train from Charlotte, Chester, &c, to
go to Columbia from Barnamville.
June 3, 1857. lt-pd .-
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June 9, 1857
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward.
STOLEN.

The subscriber had stolen from him on the Goth
of May last, one GOLD WATCH, worth about
800. Also, LOG pennyweights of Gold Bullion
in a three-edged bar. Also, about SO in money,
notes on different Banks. The above property
was stolen by Milton Hemphill, as part OF it
was since found on his person and recovered
Hemphil has made his escape, and l therefore
offer 8 IS reward for his apprehension and con-
finement in any Jail.
June 9, 1857. A. VANDERBURG.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

Gov. GARDINER.-We have said great
many hard things of the know.nothing
Governor of Massachusetts, Gardiner, but
his recent course has impressed US more
favorably with his Excellency. Although
he was elected as know nothing black
republican, he has exhibited qualities which
are credtable to him as a gentleman and as
the chief executive officer ola State. Weare
always willing to bestow praise where it is
deserved, whether upon political friend
or enemy. The abolition Legislature of
Massachusetts has twice requested the
Governor to remove Judge Loring because
he obeyed the laws of the L. S. in deliver
ing up to the proper owner a fugitive slave.
The Governor refuses to make the re-
moval for such cause.
Again: the Legislature passed law
appropriating 100000 to assist in making
Kansas free State, which the Governor
promptly vetoed. Gardiner IS man of
good sense, although surrounded By a
pack of abolition fanatics.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

JUDGE ELLdS--His Honor, John w.
Ellis, held an extra term of Mecklenburg
Superior Court last week. Several impor-
tant suits were tried, and the Docket great
iy relieved of its accumulated load.
The Judge is indeed working man and
endeavors to do justice to suitors by bring
ing their causes to a hearing as soon as pos
sble. His praise is IN the mouths of all.
1t is not our custom to indulge in aduatiOn
towards any man, especially with regard
To Judges generally; but Ellis is so univer-
sally courteous in his demeanor, firm and
dignifed in the discharge of his duties,
without exhibiting any of that pOmpous,
tyrannical disposition which is SO common
with others of like position, that we feel
it privilege, well as duty, to commend
one who is in every way deserving of re-
spect and honor. Many times have we
heard him complimented by the honest
yeomanry of the country. and it is pleas
u-e for us to know that it is just and proper.
Honor to whom honor is due"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

BATHING SALOoN.-A bathing saloon
has been opened in the rear of Fullings q
Cos Store. We consider this a decided
addition to the town, and if properly used
will SO far towards invigorating the body
and promoting general health. We read
that miraculous cure was once effected bv
bathing Everybody is or ought to be ac-
quainted with the circumstance. We
hope that this new business in Charlotte
Will be encouraged by those who feel bad"
as well as those who feel well.
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DIED.,

Very suddenly, in April last, while on his way
from Red River to Little Rock, Ark, Morehead
Wright, son of Isaac Wright, Esq, of Baden, and
brother ofC. G. Wright, Esq. of Fayetteville, in
the 50th year of his age. ,..-. +.
In Orange county, on the 18th ult., after a
lingering illness, MrChas. C. SmithHn the Seth
year of his age.
Near Pittsboro', on the Odd ult, after linger-
ing illness of consumption, Mrs Sarah Ann
Terrence, eldest daughter of the late Hon. John
d. Toomer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

~ At session of the County Court of
Edgecombe, at the Court House in Tar
boro'. Tuesday, May Goth, 1857, a MAORI
ty of the Justices being present, the fol-
lowing resolutions were passed:
ReSoLre9, That the Wardens of the poor
of Edgecombe County, be authorized to
purchase for the poor and needy of Edge
combe, quantity of corn not exceeding
eight hundred bushels, to be sold or dis
tributed, as the necessities and circum-
stances of the applicant may require.
ReSolued, That to meet the payment of
any debt or liabilities incurred under this
resolution, that the Treasurer of the War
dens be authorized to borrow on the faith
and credit of the county, the necessary
amount of money.
The County Courts of Orange, Warren
and Gates have also made arrangements
for supplying the poor with corn. The
course of the Magistrates of those counties
that-have moved in this matter is deserving
of all praise. Many poor little children
will thus be supplied with bread at least,
and kept from suffering and starving until
another harvest. Let US remember the
moor and relieve their necessities whenever
possible. --,. e.. s.---
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

On Friday last, 5fh instant, somewhere between
Sugar Creek Church and Msrrow's Turnout, q
Iarge Leather PORTE-MONNAIE, cohtaining
$40 OF Sl30 in bills the Charlotte Chester and
Wadesboro Banks. together with notes and other
valuable papers. One note on Samuel YouIlts tor
SII7 made payable me-dase nos recoHected
Also, one nofe on A KiIlsan Tor SIT 95. with a
credIt of -, put IN my ha9ds Tor collection.
viii give SIS reward for the recovery of the
Port Monnaie with lis contents
E G. YOUNTS
PnerlIe, June 4c-tf (WhIg copy
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Notice..

Left the subscriber on the 25th of May last, his
negro woman Durvy. She is probably lurking in
the neishborhood of Sharon or Providence, or
about town. Durvy is tall black woman, with
good teeth, quick movements, smiles when spoken
to. A liberal reward will be paid for her apnre-
henson and delivery. r. P. WARING.
June g. 1857 (- ct
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ONE NOTE on G. w. Caldwell, for $50 So.
Date, January Ist., 1857. with credit OF S25.
dated March, 1857. All persons are cautioned
against trading for the same: -
Charlotte June 2, 1857. 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
Dissolution.

THE firm of JENKINS & TAYLOR is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
indebted to said firm are requested to make I'M
mediate payment to A. A. N. NJ. TAYLOR or
his Agent, who alone is authorized to settle the
same. We acknowledge our thanks to our friends
and customers for the very liberal patronage they
have bestowed upon u.s.
j. u. JENKINS,
A A. n. NJ. TAYLOR.
Nav Seth 1857
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
Bristol Convention.

BRISTOL, VA, June 3.-The Convention
met here to-day. and was organized by the
appointment of DIR. Mallory. of Norfolk, as
President. A. X. Moore, c. w. Button and
r. G. Broughton, were appointed Secreta-
ries.'
Eleven Railroad Corporations were re-
presented. Resolutions were adopted
favoring direct trade with Europe from a
Southern port. The Hon. VIM. Ballard
Preston appointed to proceed thither
shortly. Mr.. Preston made stirring
speech and signified his acceptance of the
commission. Great unaniInity and enthu-
siasm prevailed.
WASHINGTON, June SIT is reported
and believed that the Governorship of Utah
has been rendered to Elk Gov. p. F. Thomas
of Maryland.
The State of Michigan has established
College of Agriculture, on farm of seven
hundred fertile acres. near the city of Lam
sing, where the State Capitol is located
1t has an endowment of $4,000. the pro-
ceeds of the Salt Spring lands originally
donated to Michigan Territory by the Fed
eral Government. The Legislature has
appropriated $4,000 per annum for two
years to the support of the college. There
are already accommodations for eighty
students. No charge is now made for tut
ton, but each student is required to work
three hours per day, for which he is paid.
This we believe will be the first State Ag-
ricultural College actually in operation in
America, but Pennsylvania and New York
are preparing to follow. e
SOMETHING WORM KNowING.-The
New Orleans Crescent, adverting to the
poisonous authorizations and swindies in the
manufacture of spirituous liquors, nova
days sensibly concludes
Abstinence from so-called liquors will
soon become necessity with those who de-
sire to live and enjoy health. The social
cup is, indeed, a poisonous, cup in these
latter days. With strychnine in the whisky
and drugs and vifriol in the brandy, to give
it body flavor and 'coloring,'. the man
who quafs much of either must be "made
of oak, and copper-fastened' to stand it
lonrf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

WILL CAsE.-Last week VIII case
was tried at the extra term of our Court
which attracted considerable attention. 1t
was removed from Cabarrus county to this
for trial. The Will was that of Mrs Martha
Long, and was propounded for probate by
Mr. John NJ. Long, Executor and principal
legatee. 1t was written by Mr. Long, who,
according to the provisions contained there
in. was to inherit the greater part of the
property of the deceased. excepting proba-
bly, about $4,000 which was donated to
other heirs. The case occupied the whole
of Thursday and Friday. About II o'clock
Friday night the Jury rendered verdict
against the validity of the VIII. For the
Will, Messrs. Guion and Wilson; against
it, Messrs. Osborne, Boyden, Rufus and
V. c. Barringer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
COLUMBIA MARKET, june 9th.

There are few samples Of Cotton on
the market to-day, all of which were freely
taken atfuIl prices: 400 to I3a cents. la
con Hams Is to l6, Sides IA to Is, Shout
ders IL to 12a; Flour s. to SO per bbl.;
Corn 81 to 81 l0per bash; Oats Is To 60;
Peas 81 to 81 Us. Lard Is to 1853 cents per
h.; Salt, per sack, 81 50 to 81 90; Beet,
Mutton and Pork IL TO Is cts. per Id.
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g We copy the following announce
ment from the n. c. Wing of last week:

V. c. BARRINGER.-This gentleman
name has been used in connection with the
canvass in this District, in opposition to
Mr. Craige. There is no man we would
more cheerfully support than Mr. Barrin-
ger. yet we have it from a reliable source.
that he cannot consent to become candi
date at this time under any circumstances.
Neither his health or interest will admit of
such step. His attachment to our prin-
ciples are, however, unaltercd and I'M
abGted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

u We have received the Prospectus of
the - North Carolina Presbyterian" ard
would publish it but for the crowded state
ofour advertising columns. The first num-
Der is to be issued by the 1st of August.
Terms, 81 in advance. So so in six months,
or So at the end of the year. Address
Editors of the N. c. Presbyterian, Fay
ettcyille n c."
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ATT EN- ITO n!

I'd = E . T. M il IN
You are hereby ordered to appear on the
FOURTH OF JULY, at 8 O'Clock, A. NJ, at
your regular parade ground, armed aud equip
oe,., as your bylaws direct.
BY order Of Captain j. Y Bryce.
W. A. OWENS, o. s.
June 9, 1857 4o-6t
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Charlotte, June g, 1857.

It should be borne in mind that the fSl 5
lowing are wholesale prices mostly. We
endeavor TO keep the quotaiisms correct.
but allowance mnstsk made for the fact
that prices frequently change immediately
after the publication Of the paper.i
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09
Notice.

THE undersigned having purchased the entire
interest of J. z. Jenkins in the firm of jenkins q
Taylor, will continue the business at the old
stand, one door west of 7. NJ. Farrow, on Trade
street, where he will be pleased to see his old
friends and customers.
A. A. N. NJ. TAYLOR.
June g. 1857 49-tf
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New YoRK, June 5.-The cotton market
is heavy, 250D bales to-day, but with a de-
Ginning tendency,
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CHARLESTON, June 5.-The sales of
cotton in this market to-day amounted to
400 bales, at 12S to l44 cents, market UNI
changed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

IL We are indebted to the publishers
tor copy of Russelrs Magazine for June
1t Is well filed with interesting matter.
Published in Charleston, S. c., at So per
annum. Encourage southern literature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

soUTHERN CoNvENTIoN.-The Southern
Convention at Savannah, in December
last fixed on the second Monday in Au-
gust as the time, and Knoxville, Tennessee,
Is the place for its next session.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

n The Columbia South Carolinian
States by authority, that President Buch-
nnan has rendered the mission to Prussia to
Hon. F. W. Pickens of South Carolina,
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VIRGINIA.-As we stated last week, the
democratic ticket was triumphant in the
late Virginia elections. The whole Con-
gressional delegation (thirteen) is democra-
tic, being gain for US of one member
The distribution question was made the
issue everywhere. Some democrats were
actually misled by the hypoeritical cry of
the opposition-by the sided and un
fair statements of the leaders of the Ameri-
can-whig know-nothing party. But the
result shows that the distribution hobby
has again received its quietus in Virginia,
as it certainly will in North Carolina uext
August.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

- The Federal Court met in Raleigh
On The LIST instant, his Honor Judge Potter,
presiding. As usual. no business of i'm
portance was transacted.
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SOME FuN ANYHow.--A bachelor who
is to be married on the 10th ofJune, is
with his iuten ed to have the
affair to come off on the 18th. He says if
the comet should capsize the earth on the
10th, all his fun will be spoiled, and he
wants to have ''little glory" before the
world is upset. He is right.
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We are authorized
To Hire,

A first rate cook, washer and ironer. Apply at
this office.
June 9, 1857. 1t
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ted to announce that Edward CantwelE Esq.
of this City. viii address the young ladies
of Mitchener's Female Seminary. Mr.. c.
and an interesting address may be expect
ed. This school is situated on the Holle-
man road. and is about six miles south of
Raleigh. Raleigh StdRdard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

kEMARKS.-We advance quotations of
Bacon; the article finds ready sale-@the
stock on MARKETS light, and but little COM
ing in. Flour-we alter figures TO accord
with sales.
Corn in demand at advanced prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-09

*Young & Wriston are the proprietors of Rock
Island Factory DEM.
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MAYORS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, June /, 1857.

TO the President ofthe United States:
Sir: Upon the representation of credita-
BILE citizens that a band of lawless persons,
most of them not residents of the city, have
attacked one of the polls at which the an
nual election is now in progress, and after
manning some twenty good and peaceable
citizens, have driven the remainder from
the polls, have dispersed the commissioners
of election and threaten further violence on
any attempt to carry on the election, [
respectfully request you to order out the
company of United States marines now in
this city, to maintain the peace thereof,
the civil authorities finding themselves un-
able to do so with the means at their dis
posal, and there being no other United
States soldiers at your command in this
city. l have instituted personal inquiry
into the matter, and find that the weapons
used were various kinds of firearms. clubs,
knives and stones, and the facts as stated
in the enclosed certificate are just and true.
w. B. MAGRCDER, Mayor.
b The President forthwith gave the requi-
site orders.
Our Baltimore visitors were. about Ill o.
clock. good enough to pay visit to the
second ward polls, wearing the *. N.ticket
as badge. and shouting for Dixon" as a
raliying cry. In a few minutes their inc.
vitable reFolvers were out, and some thirty
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WASHINGTON, June Sit is reported
and believed that the Governorship of Utah
has been rendered to Elk Gov. p. F. Thomas
of Maryland.