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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

tS~Mr. L. F. Bradshaw, agent for Cookies
Map of North Carolina, is now canvassing
the counties of Mecklenburg. Cabarrus and
Rowan, for subscribers. We have seen the
Map. and are pleased with its execution.
1t will be found useful to every North
Carolinian. Mr. Bradshaw will exhibit the
Map in this place on the Goth of May, when
lie will be pleased to receive subscribers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

"a \ correspondent of the Raleigh Reg
i<:er, writing from AshevillP, n. c.. says
a Convention in Morganton on the 10Th
instant, for the purpose of nominating a
candidate in opposition to Mr. Clingman.
What do they intend to do with w. j.
Wilson, who is reported as already in the
field The correspondent of the Register
suggests the name of Y. B. Vance. Cling
man is the very man to quiet Mr. Vance's
ambition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

MISS ELIZABETH M. BOWERS,

Charlotte, N. c.,
Opposite the Post Office, will give lessons on the
Piano Forte.
Terms made known on application.
May 18th, 1857 st Wing copy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

WILMINGTON, CHARLOTTE, AND RUTH
ERFORD RoAD.-We understand that the
lettings at Elizabethtewn and Rowells. on
the 9th and 9Th inst, were well attended );
and that most of the sections between w ak
er's Ferry and Lumberton were taken by
the subscribers to the stock of the Com /.
pany, living along the line, and on favora-
BILE terms WIimin gt0a Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

Hon A. L. BUTLER. of South Carolina,
has sianificd his intention to be with us on
the 2Oth of May, and participate in the
ceremonies of the occasion. DIR. Curtis
and b. F. Perry, Esq, of the same State,
are ais" expected.
Ex-Gov Swain, President of the y. G..
University, will also be present.
We mentioned last week that Chief JUS
tce Nash would preside on the occasion,
with DIR. Ramsey. of Tennessee, as one of
the Vice Presidents. The Committee have
not vet received answers from others in
vitcd to act as Vice Presidents.
1t is hoped that the three Governors
Wise, Aston and Bragg, will honor the
occasion with their presence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

II At an election in Wilmington. n. c..
for Commissioners of Navigation, held on
the 18th inst, the democratic ticket was
elected, as follows: G.. w. Davis, r. G..
Rankin, P. NJ. Tanning, HI. NJ. Curtis and
ID. NJ. Fovles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

E We understand that the rain on Sun
day caused q considerable freshet, and
damaged the corn and wheat crop in this
County to a great Standardization
Democrat. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12
Important from Washington-Ihe Dallas
Clarendon TREATY.

Important from Wdshlngton-Ihe Dallas
Clarendon Treaty.
WASHINGTON, May Sit is understood
here that the rejection of the Central Ameri-
can treaty by the British Cabinet was in
consequence of the amendments added
thereto by the United States Senate, which
knocked in the head the separate treaty be-
tween England and Honduras by insisting
upon the sovereignty of the Bay Islands,
and our refusal to recognize the land grants
of The Mosquito King, whereby foreign colo
nization was completely checked.
The treaty is now looked upon as dead
and if another is determined upon, a
clean set of books will have to be opened.
1t is understood, however, that the demands
or rather our position in the rejected treaty
will not be changed-and if new treaty
cannot be concluded upon the terms al
ready laid down, our government will re-
fuse any further negotiations upon the sub
iect. In fact. as | informed you a month
or more ago, the President is opposed to
entangling political parties, and his remarks
in the inaugural are emphatic upon this point
The President now knows his course, which
| hazard nothing in asserting, will be of
non-interference in the political affairs of
the Central American States.
SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS DUG OUT OF A
FIELD.-Mr Ben. S. Dey, of Currituck
county, N. c., while ploughing in his field,
few days ago. dug up pile of old Span
ish gold and silver coin to the amount of
about six thousand dollars. The Norfolk
Herald says: 'Itis supposed to have been
buried during the revolution--and the ac-
cident that led to the discovery was most
singular. 1t appears that an old pine tree
had fallen near the fence of Mr. DIS farm,
and one of the branches stuck in the spot
where the money was found. As the tree
was an obstruction to those engaged in
ploughing, it was raised from its position,
when it was discovered that the old branch
had several pieces of the coin sticking to
it. They then went to work and dug down
to the depth of about feet, when they were
startled by the discovery of this large
amount of money. Every eye that looked
big as moons and one of the negroes who
assisted in raising the tree on seeing the
money sticking to the limb, was so amaz"d
at the sight, hallocd out-why Massa Dey
what am dat wonder if he gro dar-
Well, well, dis am de fus time l eber seed
money groin on de pine tree. A yoke Of
oxen was soon hitched to the: treasure, and
it was carried to the house of Mr. ID. where
it can now be seen.
This we assure our readers is no hoax ;
and it rather gives credence to the tradi-
ton that there was money deposited on
that part of the coast by Black beard the
pirate"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

THE EFFECT OF RAILRoADs.-A cor
respondent of the Fayetteville Observer,
speaking of the enhancement in value of
land caused by Railroads, says:
1.-THE N. C. railroad hasmore than doubled
the value of every acre of land may say
for ten miles on each side of it. l know a
tract of land that 40 years ago cost $500.
sold lately for 5000; another tract, a small
one, the road running through it, II know
the land well, for which 81 so or 81 per
acre would have been considered high a
few years ago, the owner tells me he has
been offered $12 per acre for it. / asked
him why he did not sell to which he re-
piled, ..where would go to better myself!''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

~ We learn that the merchants of the
Town have agreed to close their stores on
the Goth May, in order t" give all hands an
opportunity to participate in the festivities
of the day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

Mr. BROOKS SUCCEssOR.-GPnl Bon
ham has been elected to fill the vacancy
in the 18th Congressional District of South
Carolina, caused by the death of Hon.
p. s. Brooks. His majority is about l,6J0.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
will pass. for half price, all persons attend
ing the celebration at this place on the
Goth inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

~ The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of
North Carolina "a. Y. Nd will hold its
regular annual Convocation in Wilmin gton
ON Monday the first day of June.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-12

PHLADELPHIA, May 6.-In the election
yesterday, the Democrats largely increased
their vote The select council is composed
of 81 Democrats and three Opposition. In
the Common Council the Democrats will
have largely increased majority.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16
Money and Busipess,

Although the suspension Of specie payments by the
banks has somewhat relieved the money MARKET and Civ
en- TO business men reasonable hope that they will be
able to negotiate their bills receivable at the banks far
as will enable them to meet their payments as they be-
come due, there is little if any hope of any Immediate
revival of business, and trade Of all kinds at deal
stand rherecent stringency in the money market has
fallen with great severity upon the manufacturing inter
ess of Worcester County and the prospects for the next
six months gloomy indeed The stoppage of so many
mills has thrown thousands of employment and there
seems to be but little prospect that labor will meet with
its adequate reward in any department Of industry until
the return of another SPRING but prices of every descrp
ton Of goods will rule very low.
We notice further decline in prices at Brighton yes.
terdsy and and butchers purchasing only for
the immediate wants of their customers.
At New York the public mind appears to be much re.
eved by the Of the banks all are nov looking
forward to better times very encouraging feeling pre-.
walls in financial circles and it appeared to be the gener
al impression that the worst over.
The New York city banks have concluded to receive
deposit pay out the bills of the country banks of that
State All the State stock secured bills will be taken at
par, and form part of the general currency of the State
the same as the bills of that city They will be used in
adjusting balances the clearing house. the same as so
much specie, Il looks now as though the trouble and
difficulty in regulating accounts would so be entirely OBJ
Waited This will let loose large amount of CURRENCY
and give new life TO business. 1t will give great impe
tus to the forwarding of crops tend much towards
reduction in the price of an kinds of agricultural pro-
ducts.
AT Boston, the suspension of the banks has not as vet
operated for the relief Of the money market The Jour
nal Of yesterday says;
Money negotiations are as difficult as ever aud the
present state Ct things makes temporary sagnation
AT the board prices Of stocks were lower dull; the
anxiety t. sell appeared to be great before"
The following stocks we're sod vest ray at the prices
quoted:
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16
The oc,ober EIec.ions.

PENNsYLvANIA.-The returns from Pennslvs'
mia are only partial, yet, but they indicate the
success of the Democratic ticket.
IowA.-The returns from Iowa come to US
very slowly, and we have nothing as yet to def
nitely fix the result.
oHIo-The counties heard from by telegraph
show considerable Democratic gains The vote
on all hands is considered close, and the result
for Governor is doubtful. The Legislature is
probably Democratic.
The New York Tribune feels quite confident
that Ohio and Iowa have gone for the DemocTa.
cy and Minnesota, probably.
INpIANA.-An election took place in Indiana
on the 18th to fill the vacancy in the Supreme
Court of the State by the designations of Judges
Gookins and Stuart; also for county clerks and
commissioners but we have few returns as yet.
The election for a member of Congress in the
tenth district to fill the vacancy caused by Mr.
Brenton's death, resulted, as far heard from,
as follows ;-Elkhart county gives Case, Republi
can. 300 majority, Kosciusko 400, Lagrange 500.
Allen gives Warten, Democrat, 900 majcrita, and
Noble gives him go. Case is undoubtedly elected.
KANsAs.--The New York Tinees's Kansas spe~
cial correspondent says ;-"Parrott is unques-
tionably elected, but the complexion of the Leg
islature cannot be settled for several days. We
all say 1t looks at present as il it would have
free State majority"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

The OYSTER Trade OF BALTIMORE Inc
oyster trade is quite a feature in the business
of tile Monumental city, and furnishes EN- :
ployment for large number OF people. Inc
luscious bivalves are grown ia the Chesa-
pea[e Bay and its tributary rivers, and up
wards of six hundred water craft, OF various
descriptions, as we learn from the Baltimore
Sun, are engaged during the busy season IN
transferring thems from their peaceful beds TO
the Baltimore market. Those from Cherry
Stone and York rivers are rated the best III
point of size and flavor, and are generally
disposed of 10 hotel and restaurant keepers.
The packing and pickliug houses, which pre-
pare them for other markets, absorb the great
bulk, however, each consuming In Its daily
operations about one thousand bushels OF the
fish.
Sixteen hundred men are employed In
managing the water craft which ply between
the oyster grounds and the city; and 1t Is
supposed that there is an equal number en-
gagged in catching the oysters, besides four
thousand employed in (" shocking, and hYe
hundred in packing and preparing them for
transportation to the South and West There
are also two hundred timers employed in
manufacturing the packages, and the work of
fifty more men is required to convert the
shells into lime-which department annually
produces about 500, 900 bushels. Altogether
nine thousand persons derive employment
from the trade, receiving nearly million of
dollars. Last season, 100000 bushels of
oysters were dispatched from Baltimore. The
prices by the cargo this season are twenty
i've to forty cents per bushel.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

The MAJESTY OF NEW YoRK.-There is
something to laugh about, even in time of
panic. The managers of the New York
banks have arrogated to themselves degree
of Importance lately that has greatly irritated
our sensitive Athenian friends, and the dig.
nifty Of State street was really very seriously
disturbed. The New York men seemed to
forget that they were wholly in the hands Of
their depositors, and imagined that they
owned the whole concern. So, on Tuesday
they met and passed string of " where.
ases'' and I" resolutions" as long as
ones arm, declaring that their institutions
were growing stronger and stronger every
day, that they must and should grow stron-
ger, and that under no circumstances would
they suspend specie payments. Hem! Mr..
John A. Stephens, president of the Bank Of
Commerce in New York, writes letter to
Boston, Boosting of what the banks of New
York were doing and were going to do, and
really pitching into the Boston banks about
their way Of doing business. But the mer-
chants. having made up their minds that the
managers were either mules or asses, swept
up their deposits, and in twenty -four hours
the whole batch collapsed like punctured
bladder. Therat a long chuckle ran along
State street. 1t was wicked, but it could not
be helped. Springfield Republican.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16
SALE OF STOCKS.
Brighton Mnrke1-ocsober IS, 1s57.

At market 1900 beeves, 1000 stores, pairs working
oxen 70 and calves 5000 sheep and ambg and 200
swine.
Beef CatHe-PRIoEs- Extra SIS 90; first quality a
5O;second quality a 30, third quality e. ordinary
Working OTen-No sales noticed,
CoDs and CatUes-$24 81, 81, So. a 40.
Stores-Yearlings, Sl2 IA; two year old IS 81;
three years old Is a so
Hides-5t per 10. Pehs- 50 75c Calf Skins u
13c per 10. 1'GLEoW-6Jc.
Sheep and LGmbs-Extra So a 50; by lots SO, 1 rs
Sto'ne-5c per lb-al at market were left over from
last week
Remarks The Market today is dull, buyers purchase
but sparingy all qualities Of beef are lower than last
week Sheep and lambs dull and no sales of swine
to any amount
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

WEALTH OF THE LATE JOHN L. THAYER.
Since the death of Mr. Thayer, there have
been many rumors and surmises relative to
the amount Of wealth which be had accumu.
lated during life Of integrity and honor.
We think that two millions of dollars will
not be found far from the mark, although
there are many who place the figures as high
as three. For a number of years previous to
his death, Mr. Thayer had been in the habit
of exchanging balance sheets with Mr.. Cor
ooran, the Washington banker, and three
years ago their wealth was equal, each ball
ance sheet footing up the sum total of one
million and three quarters. Both gentlemen
carried on an extensive business as bankers,
and allowing their gains to be in proportion to
their wealth, we think that Mr.. Thayer at the
time Of his death was worth about two mil.
lions Of Naturalization Herald.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

A sad feature Of the panic is the run made
upon the Savings banks IN New York by the
poor people who had deposited their savings
in them. Misled by the suspension Of the
banks Of circulation, they imagine that their
deposits in the savings institutions are un-
safe, and are demanding gold for the sums on
their bank books. BY this course they for
felt the interest on their money, and expose
their hard earnings to the chances Of theft or
accidental loss. The Bowery Saving Bank
made about $4,000 on Monday in the saving
Of interest, and the depostors who Withdrew
their money lost the same amount, which Of
course goes to the bank and those who show
condolences in Its capacity. Such must be
the result everywhere. :.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16
JESTER DAILY
LOCAL NEWS
CounII ConrentIon.

A County Convention Of the supporters Of Hon.
N. P. Banks for Governor assembled at Brinley
Hall yesterday, for the nomination of a candidate
for County Commissioner.
Owing to the insuiiciency of notice to the sew
eral towns, many of them were not represented,
The Convention was called to order at half past
II o'clock by Samuel CLARK of Northboro', and
Hon. Chas.Allen of Worcester was chosen perma-
nent President, and Thomos H. Durham of Har-
ward, Secretary.
The Committee on Credentials reported II
towns represented by 81 delegates
Judge Allen, on taking the chair, made brief
| speech, able and to the point counselling union
| and harmony among the friends of freedom, and
thorough organization of their forces the
main issue of opposition to the extension of
slavery.
An informal ballot for candidate for Commits
soner, in place of Zadock A. Taft of UEbridge,
whose term expires next January, resulted as fol-
lows;
Whole number Of votes cas....................A
Veorous TAFT had. --.............--...'lo
Zadock A. TAFT, ......-.,....--s'.'..-i.l o
Otis Adams of Grafton ......-.....s'...I
Adam Harrington of Shrewsbury. 3
After some discussion in regard to the merits
of candidates. it was voted to adjourn till
o'clock, for dinner, before proceeding to formal
ballot.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re assembled at 2 o'clock.
The first formal ballot for Commissioner stood
Whole number of votes. .............-'..-..'..46
Necessary TO cho.ee ............-...-.....Z
Velorous Taft of Upton had......s.....lS
Zldock A. Taft of Uxoridge.
Otis Adams OF Grafton. -....-,....-.....R
The name of Mr.. Adams was then Withdrawn
by his friends, in favor of Velorous Taft, and the
second formal balloting resulted
Whole number of votes. .....,.......,.........E
Necessary to choice. ...........Z
Helorous TAFT had. .-......'...........,5
E4dock A. Taft. .....-.......-.-.-.....I
Hon. Yeorous Taft of Upton was accordingly
declared the nominee for Commissioner, and his
nomination, on motion of Mr.. L, N. Smith of
Templeton, was made unanimous.
A committee of FIVE was then selected by the
Chair, to retire and report list to constitute the
County Committee for the campaign. They re-
ported the following :--George F. Hoar, Austin
L. Rogers William R. Hooper, Henry Earl, and
Henry C. Rice, of Worcester, A. C. Mayhem of
Milford, Amasa Norcross and II. W. Page of
Fitchburg, A. NJ. Bigelow Of Grafton, Francis
Howe of Brookfeld, Rufus B. Dodge of Charlton,
Sylvester Dresser of Southbridge, Curtis Newton
of Southboro', B. F. Boynton of Westboro',
Charles + ield of Athol, ARENAS Lee of Temple
ten, L. C. Boynton of Uxbridge, Ohio Whitney,
Jr, of Ashburnham, William Nj. Ward of War.
rem, Horace Faulkner of Clinton, c. H. Merriam
of Leominster.
The above committee requested to meet in
this city on Monday next, at 10 o'clock a. NJ, at
Ironsides Club Headquarters, No. Central Ex-
change
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16
SPY. ....FRID4Y, CTOBER IS.

MUsIo.-We have been favored with the re-
ceipt of beautiful piece of ballad music, com
posed by Mr.. Lucius Mortified of this city, en-
titled Memory's Dream" 1t is published by
Oliver Ditson Co., 227 Washington street,
Boston, and for sale in this city at Loring's mu-
sic store,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16
J. s. BROWN, Fo Gt the County
H.W. PAGE, COMMITTEE
Fitchburg, Oct 10. 1857 dtO22 oI5

H f. Bishop, graduate of the Baltimore College
OF Dental Surgery, having had extensive practice
in this city, for the last ten twelve ysars has now re.
moved his Office to his house, No. IA Pearl street. ahere
bis professional services may still he obtained He would
call attention particularly to his method of treating chill
drens teeth, securing to them by timely skill and over
sight fine set of Natural Teeth the appreciation of
which has induced many parents to place their children
under his chargeand he hopes all parents will zee the
Importance of early placing every child in the care Of
some skful and faithful Dentist secure their future
comfort.
as- TooTH POWDER AND VASE &c, for sale
Office open all hours of the day and eyeningI4 Pearl
street, I'd Dwelling House from Main street.
ieS
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

Jabez c. Howe & Co, well known and
wealthy commission house in Boston, gave notice
on Wednesday morning that with assets equal
ling nearly two dollars for every one of liabilities
and with their stores full of goods upon which
they have accepted paper for the owners, they are
unable, under the pressure Of the times, to pro.
cure money to meet their engagements. They of.
fer, therefore, to renew their paper with the same
names for six months, it fall due, paying cash
in advance for the interest, and engaging, when
the new notes mature, that they shall be prompt
ly paid. In the course of the day, they received,
by letter verbally, the assent of their creditors
TO the amount Of about fifty thousand dollars, to
he proposed arrangement. This is in the right
spirit, and if the same disposition to accommo'
date generally prevails, much of the severity of
the pressure may be mitigated, and thousands of
business concerns, that would otherwise be
crushed, may be enabled to continue their BUSH
ness, to the mutual benefit of both debtor and
creditor, as well as of the community at large.
The treasurer of the Pacific Mills, j. Wiley
Edmands, makes an offer, on behalf of that cor
poratien, similar to that made by Messrs. Howe
& Co., and says, that, by such an arrangement,
the mills will continue i'll operation, and no credi-
tors will suffer any loss.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

BosToN. Oct. l5.-The Massachusetts, Bank, at
the meeting today, united fully with other banks
in the suspension. 1t is said that Yesterday,
though this bank ostensibly held out, it only re-
deemed its small bills.
There is very little movement in stocks All
financial matters remain quiet
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

From south America.

NEwYoRK, Oct. l5.-By the arrival of the ship
ImPeradoe, at Philadelphia, we have advices from
both Rio and Pernambuco later than received by
the steamer Vanderbilt at this port.
At Rio, coffee had fallen 100 and 200 reals per
arobe for ordinary lots while, the superior grades
were fully sustained
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-10-16

The friends Of Nathaniel P Banks in the several towns
IN Worcester County, constituting the western Senatorial
District are requested to send three delegates for each
Representative to which they were entitled in The last
census year, to a Convection to be held at the
Town Hall, in Barre, at O'Clock p. m on THURS.
DAY, Oct l5.h 1857, for the nomination OF candidate
for naor to represent said District at the next Gcuera
Court.
Inc towns constituting said District North Brook
held New Brainree 0akham HardWick Dsna Barre
Huobarcston, Petersham PhiIpston, Athol Tsmpleton
RoyastOn, and Winchendon.