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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NECK
LENBURG AGR1cULT'L SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Mecklenburg
Agricultural Society was held in the Court
House on Thursday, the 10Th instant-A.
Springs, Esq, President of the Society, in
the Chair.
After the calling of the roll, the minutes
of the last meeting were read.
A committee was appointed to examine
the Treasurer's accounts, and report at the
next meeting, viz Charles Overman and
A. A. N. NJ. Taylor.
The committee to memorabilia the Com
missioners of the Town for a subscription
to the Society on behalf of the corporation,
was continued, and instructed to make the
request again. The committee consists of
J. A. Young, VIM. Johnston and B. II.
Davidson.
Gen. J. A. Young offered the following
resolutions, which were passed:
ReSoLued, That the members of the So
ciety are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the Treasurer of all arrearages due
from each.
Resolred. That the Treasurer be requir-
ed to submit to the executive committee a
list of the names of all members against
whom there may be unpaid dues on the lst
of January next, and that said committee
instruct the Treasurer what course he shall
adopt to secure an early payment of the
same.
Col j. NJ. Potts offered the following re-
solution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the executive committee
be authorized to classify the premiums on
all stock according to age, giving one
premium for each year of age from / to A.
Stock over A years old to be all under the
same classification.
On motion of VIM. Johnston, Esq, the
executive committee were instructed to take
into consideration the propriety of offering
Silver Plate as premiums for articles exhib-
tied at the next annual Fair.
The Society then proceeded to elect Off
GERS for the ensuing year, viz:
President, A. B. Davidson Vice Presi-
dents, j. M. Potts and B. w. Alexander
Secretary, VIM. j. Yates; Treasurer, P.
J. Lowrie. Executive Committee. r. F.
Davidson, j. A. Young, H. B. Cunning
ham, James III. Davis, Jno. l.. Springs, d.
Parks and j. M. Strong. This committee
to remain as present constituted until the
next meeting of the Society.
On motion, the thanks of the Society
were rendered to the President, Mr. Springs,
for the faithful performance of the duties of
that office for several years past.
The Society then adjourned to meet again
on the first Saturday in February next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
E~On the 10th of November

8A S'll lllC lOlll VI IVY ClllUCA
at o'clock, p. H., the Stockholders of the
Charlotte Gas Light Company met in the room
of P. J. LOwrie. 1t being ascertained that two
thirds Of the Stock was represented in person, l..
5. Williams moved thai the meeting be organic
ed by VIM. Johnston being called to the chair,
and Jas. NJ. Hutchinson appointed Secretary.
This motion, being carried, Dr. G. j. Fox then
stated the CONDITION of the Company up to the
present time, which statement eicted the facts
herein stated ..-st ... 'E.
On motion OIL. S. Williams, the Stockholders
then went into the election of seven Directors,
which resulted in the following gentlemen
beng elected, viz: DIR. C. j. Fox, L. s. Will
Carson, VIM. Johnston, and J. Rudisiil.
On motion, a committee, consisting Of DIR. j
Fox, L. s. Williams and III. L. Alexander were
appointed to adopt Code of By laws for the
government of the Company to be reported to
an adjourned meeting. The Directors were in
structed to go forward and make contract with
Warehouse 81 Boze for the construction OF Gas
Works. The 4th "Wednesday of Nov. 1853, was
appointed the next annual meeting of the
Stockholders. o. IS.
Itwas resolved "that the books of the Com
pany will be closed, when Fifteen Thousand
Dollars shall have been subscribed
At meeting of the, Directors Of the Charlotte
Gas Light Company held ON the evening Of
Nov. 10th 1857, Jas. II. Carson was duly elected
President of the Company for one year. and l.:
s. Williams was duly elected Secretary and
Treasurer for the same length of time.
In conformity with the instruction ofthe Stock
holders meeting, the President and Directors
were instructed to make out and conclude a
contract with Warehouse & Boze, on the basis
of proposition by them previously made. The
President, VIM. Johnston, DIR. G. j. Fox and
Mr.. Warehouse are appointed Committee to
confer with the town Commissioners in regard to
lighting the town of Charlotte, to report as early
as practicable.
There being no other business, the meeting
adjourned. L. s. WILLIAMS, Secy.
November %, 1857. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
Miss 4 NJ sheldon, best embroidery on

Miss A III Sheldon, best embroidery on
velvet, LIST premium /
Miss Laura Davidson, best embroidered
sofa Cushion, LIST pre-. i
Mrs A G Stacy, best embroidery, silk
on worsted. LIST pre-.
Mrs A B Springs, York, I'd pre-. so cts
Mrs r Shaw, thread Needle-work,
lst premium i
Mrs E r Harris, I'd best SO cts
Miss D M Happoldt, Salisbury, best
cotton Seedle-work. LIST pre-. /
Miss Margaret Alexander, I'd best
cotton Needle work, so cts
Miss Sophia Alexander, best worsted
Network, 1st pre-.
Mrs L Davidson, best Crochet
work, LIST pre-. i
Mrs A A N NJ Taylor, best Alum Basket,
lst pre-.
Miss f 4 NJ holland, paper Flowers. pre-.
Miss Minnie Caldwell, handsome Wax
wreath, premium
Mrs Mary Strudwick, best oil Painting, 1
" best crayon Drawing, l
Mrs A C Williamson, best window
shade. so cts
Mrs A Taylor, best blackberry wine,
Mrs E C Hart, I'd best - 9 SO cts
Mrs S L Davidson, best Grape wine, l
Mrs A Higgins, Cd best :. 6 so cts
Mrs r FL Maxwell, best strawberry
Cordial, 1st premium /
Mrs r F Davidson, best Chinese Sugar
Cane Sirup, 1st pre-. l
Mrs M Davidson, I'd best do. SO cts
Miss S A Caldwell exhibited silk Cushions;
Mrs A Young, crochet work; Miss S
McLeary, ottoman cover; Miss Minnie
Caldwell and Mrs A A N NJ Taylor, otto
man covers; Miss Laura Davidson, otto
mans; Miss Mamie Hunter, Miss NJ Elms
and Mrs E R Harris, thread collars; Miss
E Harty, worsted fancy work; Miss Sallie
Graham, infants dress; Miss S Johnston,
of Sumter, piece founcing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

HoGs.-Several hundred Kentucky hogs
have passed through this place. en- route to
market One or two hundred were sold
here at Z cents gross, twelve months credit.
The ruling price must fall considerably un-
der that figure. Many country hogs have
been bought at six, and we have no doubt
many more will be sold even lower.-Ashe-
nile NeuS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

FUN AND BREAD.-It is stated that
notwithstanding the hard times in New
York, the theatres and places of amuse-
ment in the city are crowded every ight,
many of the visitors no doubt preferring to
spend their money for fun and stand a
chance of begging their bread We have
frequently known persons nearer home, to
spend SO cents for circus show, instead
of buying half bushel Meal for their
children. So ways the world.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
U At a sale near Danville, Va, on

q At sale near Danville, Va, on the
18th inst, negroes sold as follows:
Negro woman about IL years old, with
two children, one about 30 months old and
the youngest about eight months, sold for
$1.63O; negro girl about ten years old
$915; negro man AZ years old $1,000 Z;
negro man 40 years old $775, upon a credit
of six months, with interest from date, and
all black negroes, with no other qualifca-
tons except field hands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
State Of N. Carolina, Union county

Superior Court Of LG0. Fall Term, 1857.
day and Tuesday be set apart for The trial If
State causes And it is further ordered by the
Court that Civil Suits hereafter win not be taken
up until Wednesday Of the Term, and that no
witness in Civil Suits will be allowed TO prove
for his attendance on Monday and Tuesday of
each Term hereafter. Therefore Civil Suitors
and Witnesses will take notice that the Civil
Docket will not be taken up till "Wednesday
morning of each Term.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
name. this the 18th OF November. 1857.
83-Gt1 w II. SIMPSON, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
MARRIED,

On the 18th inst, DIR. VIM. III. Godbold Of
Marion, S. c., to Miss Mary E. Hunt Of Gull
ford county
In Rowan county. on the 9Th inst, Mr. Rich d
A. Heilig to Miss Sarah l.. Miller.
In Orange county, on the 5th inst, Mr. James
Jones to Miss Corneia Skies. Also, Mr. Thos
Johnston to Miss Mary A Thompson.
On the 18th instant, in York District, Mr. N.
L. Tate to Miss Nancy Thomasson. ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

~ A correspondent of the Raleigh
Spirit of che Age writing from Monroe,
Union county, says:
His honor Judge Person charged the
Grand Jury at our Court that it was their
duty to present every drunkard, and to in
dict every man who was in the habit of
getting drunk and disturbing the public
and | am informed that the Grand Jury,
with the amiable DR.. Thomas Lowre as
their foreman, went to work in earnest,
and that dozen or more of our old topers
are to be arraigned before the court of the
next term"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
DIED,

In Townsville. on the 18th inst, Rev. A. +.
Harris of the N. G. Conference.
In Hllsboro, recently, Col William New
man, aged about 80 years. = 81, -
In Yadkin county, Mrs N. G. Miller. consort
of Mr. S. J. Miller. aged 33 years.
In Winston, on the 18th instant, Mrs. Abigail
NJ. Barrow, wife of VIM. Barrow, Esq, aged
81 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
LESSON OF ExPERIENcE.

The gloomy scenes that darken the North
ern horizon (says the Richmond Enquirer)
have had the effect of bringing the public
mind to sound view of the relative work
ings of the institutions, North and South
In the midst of the dreadful crash in the
financial world and all its destructive con-
sequences, the voice of anti-slavery has
been hushed before an indignant public
sentiment, Disguised with the hypocritical
''shreks of freedom" The maligned South,
it is now acknowledged by her foes. stands
up solidly, while the financial storm RACES
around her, and presents spectacle of calm
patience and fortitude and solid substance,
that will sustain her through the trial.
Unlike the Northern section of the confed-
eracy, the public ear is not shocked by the
cries of Southern laborers for salvation from
starvation. Under the patriarchal and
conservative institutions of the South, her
laboring population suffer no pangs of pen
ury, no diminuticn of the comforts or neces-
saries of life. .s
Far be it from US not to sympathize with
the extreme suferings of our Northern fell
low-citizens. We heartily wish them a
speedy delverance from the crushing hand
of want that threatens to grasp them with
more and more severity. All that we seek
is to refer to the gross injustice that has been
manifested towards the South, and to point
her enemies to her SQUAD condition under all
the difficulties that have surrounded her.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

U It is stated that the President has
recognized the present Government of Nj
carauga by receiving its Minister, Mr..
Irisarri. Fillibuster Walker and his friends
will not like this. Walker has gone back
to Nicarauga to try his luck again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber will offer for sale in the town
of Charlotte on the list of January next,
Tract of Land the property of John S. Scott,
containing lO6 Acres, joining the lands of Saml.
Yandle, Peter Harky and others. This land is
good for producing corn, wheat and cotton. 1t
will be sold on a credit of 10 months, the pur-
chaser giving bond and approved security.
VIM. REA, Agent.
November "a, 1857. S4-tf
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NOTICE.

The Board Of Wardens for the county Of Neck
lenburg will meet at the Poor House OF said
county on the first Saturday in December next,
for the purpose Of electing a Steward and a
Physician for the year 1853. Bidders for those
places will please attend. .,,
: asa -.'.---1 nJNO. WOLF, Chairman.
q November IL, 1857 s3-3t-pd ~.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

CHARLESTON, Nov. 26.-Sales of cotton
here to-day amounted to 700 bales at full
prices, and only 1-2c decline on the Arabia's
European news.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

COLUMBIA, Nov. 20.-CoTToN-Ths
late advices from Liverpool being unfavora-
Bile, unsettled oar market, and turned prices
Is to &c. in favor Of buyers. Some 200
bales changed hands during yesterday and
to-day, at prices varying from ia to 12c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

REMARKs.-Trade has been quite brisk
during the past week. Cotton has not
changed in price since our last--but little
offering. Flour market we'll supplied--we
reduce quotations. We lower the figures
for salt, sugar and moIasses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
EDWARD STANLY.

A correspondent of the Richmond En-
quirer, writing from Sacramento city, Cali
fornia, thus speaks of Edward Stanly, and
the recent election in that State:
speaking of elections, our last one exhibit
ed, in strong degree, the love of power felt
by some men. The Black Republicans, not
having a man from their own section whom
they could trust for Governor, or else mani
Testing in death their love of renegades, Ia
la Fremont Convention,) cast their eyes
around for a fit subj ect on whom to cast their
sufrages, and lit on the Hon. Ed. Stanly,
late NJ. c. from North Carolina. Mr.. Stan
ly jumped at the bait; and though. as he
averred, he travelled 5000 miles to Califor-
MIA to escape Office, we now find him chas
ing this office of Governor all over the
State, with all the avidity of one who has
tasted its sweets. Although inexperienced
in Black Republican electioneering, Mr..
Stanly had good examples. and being an
apt scholar he learned very fast; and be-
fore the close of the campaign he could de-
nounce Southern chivalry," "F. f. VS."
'.Southern office-holding,' and 'office seek
ing" with all the grace of a Sumner, a
Seward, or Greeley. But, alas for his
hope of a traitors notoriety, his name,
which, for little while illum:ned the columns
of a few obscure papers, is now never heard;
nor will be again in connection with any office
of honor The ''chivalry" served him pretty
much in the way they are accustomed to
serve Abolitionists, viz Almost annihiated
him; Weller, (Dem..l as you have seen
beating both his competitors by large
majority, and Bowie, American, running
within few votes of Stanly, although not
nominated till within aweek or two before
the election, and thousands not voting for
him because they thought he had no chance;
SO you see that Black Republicanism. which
never had much hold here. has had its death
kneH sounded. So persisted Mr.. Stanly's
hopes, and so perish the hopeso of every mem
Der of that traitOrOus sectional party.
TEXAS SENATORs.-J. Pinckney Hen
derson and j. w. Hemphill have been
elected U. s. Senators by the Legislature
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IMPORTANT RUMORs!u
MECKLENBURG coUN

AGAINST THE STATE.
BLUE STONE.-It is stated, and from the
authority of DR.. III. M. Pritchard, who has just
agent, several hundred pounds Of the finest arti-
Gle ever offered in the town of Charlotte, to be-
enabled in a short time TO su;ercede in quality
and sale any imported article, and ut less price.
Call and see it.. -. .. -. sH.-.., 80
Nov. II, 1857. IRWIN'S CORNER.
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Charlotte, Nov. "a, 1867.

TIT should be borne in mind that the fol-
lowing are wholesale prices mostly. We
endeavor to keep. the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for the fact
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
Acc1DENr.-Mr. Matthew Crawford a

ACCIDRNT.-Mr. Matthew Crawford a
produce dealer of this town, met with a
fatal accident on the Charlotte and S. G.
Railroad on Monday night the 10th instant.
When about miles from this place, on
his way to Columbia, it appears he started
to pass from one car to another while they
were in motion, and fell between, causing
instant death. The night was very dark,
and Mr.. Crawford being advanced in years,
accounts in some measure for the sad ac-
cident. This should be a warning to trav-
elers to obey the rules of railroads, not
to 90 on the platform while the cars are in
motion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
Cifrafe Magnesia.

An agreeable refrgerant and laxative,
as pleasant to the taste as soda water. Sold
by II. NJ. PRITCHARD,
2 Nov. IL, 1857. Irwin's Corner
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adjournment Of the Kansas Contention

adjournment Of the Kansas Contention.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16.-The Lecompton
correspondent of the Republican says that
the Constitutional Convention adjourned on
the 9TH inst. The Provisional Government,
with Gen. Calhoun as Governor, was form
ed to GO into operation Immediately. The
Convention passed a separate clause sane
tioning slavery. which the correspondent
asserts will be the only section submitted
to the people. 1t is thought, he says, to be
the design to get the Constitution accepted
prior to the assembling of the Territorial
Legislature. Gov. Walker had been ap-
pealed to to convene an extra session of the
Legislature to meet the emergency. The
apportionment of the State provides for
forty-fve Representatives and fifteen Sem
ators. Gov. Walker has gone to Wash
ington. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

NEWSPAPER BORRowERs.-Those persons
'a'H>plav their anxiousness to read the West
IL u mocrat' by borrowing the papers ofregu-
IL subscribers, are requested to wait until said
>'>rrhrrs Rad it themselves first. If they
.a possibly wait. by calling at this office they
va" b. furnished gratis if we have TO "stop the
IS 10 DO it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

IN UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE happen
d hear this place on last Fri|av. Mr.
'Ia'un lcehower ordered negro man be-
eng to him to cross his hands intend
/" Tie and then whip i'm for neglecting
work. The negro resisted; but with
-s a.! Of another person Mr. Icehower sue
Sled IN tieing him and whipped him
'.'y severely, leaving him tied for a
'.'v afterwards. Shortly after being I'M
81 the negro died, whereupon Mr. Ice
'"'f repaired to town AMI stated the facts.
'""s Coroner J. p. Smith summoned a
ny aud an inquest was held over the
y We learn that the verdict was
'.s"'h from severe treatment and ex-
-Fe. Mr. Icehower was bound over to
next term of the Superior Court, and as
1 case will then undergo investigation,
nave Not attempted to particularize the
~nony elected before the jury ofinquest.
The South Carolina Legislature met
inlay.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

The HORNETS NEST RIFLEMEN, Capt.
Bryce, paraded on Wednesday last and
visited the Fair Ground. We are really
proud of this Company, and earnestly de-
sire its prosperity, for it is an ornament to
the town, and its appearance on public oc-
casions adds great deal TO the festivities.
Therefore our citizens should feel interest
ed in promoting the organization and en-
couraging the gallant officers and members
to renewed exertions in keeping it up.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

FRE.-The dwelling house and out
houses of f. G. Haywood, Esq, Of Raleigh,
were consumed on Thursday night last.
Loss about $e,OO0-no insurance.
o. John G. Gully, Esq, of Johnston
comfy, N. c., has been arrested and lodged
in Jail in Raleigh for committing frauds
upon the U. S. Pension Office. 1t is sup
posed he has defrauded the Government
out of $4,000 or$l5,0OO.
w DR.. R. d. Arlington, a Dentist, of
Norfolk, has been sent to the PenitentiM
for two years for knocking his brother
down with slung shot.
w The Banks of New Orleans have re-
sumed specie payments.
The FIRST SHAD.-The Columbus Sun
was presented, on the 10Th instant, with a
genuine white shad, being, as it says, the
first of The season.
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STRAWBERRY CORDIAL.-Mrs. II. II.
''S"rii presented us with bottle of fine
.'i'" berry Cordial, which she had on ex-
-o'iion at the Fair last week, and which
TX the first premium. Many thanks to
+T Tor the present.
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SALE OF LOTS On THE SEA-sHORE.-We
learn from gentlemen who were present at
the sale of lots at Carolina city and More
head city, on Beaufort Harbor, that there
were lis lots of the former sold, bringing
about ST., 900. and 90 of the latter at near
SI4,00O. The lots of Morehead city ranged
in price from $I20 to $500 and upwards.
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Starch,
SapOnifer,

OR CONCENTRATED. LEY.--War-
ranted to make soap without lime, and with
little trouble. The best and cheapest ar.
ticle in use. Price Is and so cents a can.
Sold by ao,D .s PRITCHARD,
Nov. II. Twins Corner.ui
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The Methodist Protestant Church of dit
a .- North and Vest.

H ..-. North and Vest.
CINCINNATI, Nov. ia special con-
vention of the delegates from the various
annual Conferences Of the Methodist Pro-
testant Church of the North and West has
been in session here for several days. No
important action was taken until yesterday,
when the following report was adopted
Whereas, We have received satisfactory
information that entire freedom Of discussion
on the subject of slavery. cannot be enjoyed
in Lynchburg; and whereas, we do not
feel under obligations to meet our Southern
brethren upon any other ground than terms
of equality, therefore.
Resolved, That it is inexpedient and
unnecessary for the representatives Of the
North and West to attend the General
Conference at Lynch burg, with view to
secure redress of the grievances which we
suffer. -r..! b. s..
At the afternoon session memorial to
the General Conference was drawn up,
which says:
at is our earnest desire to perpetuate the
union with the general association, but we
must in Christian fairness state, that in
superable impediments prevent the con-
tinuanee of the union; that the traffic in
slaves, and the voluntary holding of slaves,
conflicts with the rights of humanity, and
we regard it as our bounden duty, as
ministers and members of the church, to
oppose the above practice; also, that the
word white be struck from the Constitu-
ton" The memorial was adopted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24

THANKSGIVING DAY.-Thursdav next,
' %oth' Is the day appointed for thanks
swing in this State. We believe If is ex-
\. .ectFd that business will be suspended on
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Is We were pleased to see in attend
aafe at our County Fair last week, Mr.
BF"ner of the Salisbury Waterman. He
.1h.btrd some fine specimens of printing.
No premiums had been offered by the
Society for printing, but if there had been
N.r Brunrr would have received one, we
axe sure, for his specimens showed good
''rhmanShip. Mr. Bruner is a clever gen
..man and good printer, and publishes
irHietl paper Notwithstanding it is very
-g3Si.