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

The United States are composed of 81
States and 9 Territories.
They contain population of q 200, 900,
of whom 23,0O0,000 are white.
The extent of sea coast is IL 600 miles.
The number of miles of railroad in oper-
alton is 10000, which cost $40, 100000.
The length of canals is 5000 miles.
1t contains the longest railroad on the
globe-the Illinois Central-which is 764
miles.
The annual value of its agricultural pro-
auctions is $200,000,O00.
The length of the ten principal rivers is
20, 900 miles.
The surface of the five great lakes is co.
900 square miles.
Its most valuable production is Indian
Corn, which yields annually 400,00O,0O0
bushels.
The amount of registered and enrolled
tonnage is 4,407,OlO.
The amount of capital invested in man
ufacture is S6OO,OOO,OOO.
The annual amount of it's internal trade
is 5000, 100000.
The annual value of the products of labor
(other than agriculture) is $1,50O,00O, 900.
The annual value of the income of the
inhabitants is ST 100000.
The value of farms and live stocks is
$500, 0O0,0 900.
Its mines of gold, copper, lead and iron
are among the richest in the world.
The value of goods produced is $780,
100000.
The surface of its coal fields is 13S, 131
square acres.
Within her borders are $4,000 schools,
5000 academies 234 colleges and $500
churches.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

"GEORGE d. PRENTICE.-The present
age cannot boast of a person possessing
more varied abilities than Prentice of the
sLouisville Journal" He occupies posi-
ton in the front ranks of the political wri-
tiers of our country. is a most able and
eloquent orator, and has no superior as a
wit and poet."-FayetteOilte Argus.
Except the editor of the Argus. Tide
the Argus of the 25th for poetry in six
editorials and wit in general, especially on
the question of the public lands. No
soothing strains of Maia's son can lull his
hundred eyes to sleep" Stand aside old
Prentice, you mobite-you encouraged the
slaughter of the poor foreigners when know
nothingism ruled the day, and now we'll
praise We.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
DIED.


In CASTOR county, on the 21st ult., Mr. VIM.
Floyd, aged % years, formerly of York Dist.
At the residence of John G.. Sloan. on the 2lst
March, Mr. Benjamin A. Irwin.
In York District, on the oath ult., MIR Sylves-
ter Hagans aged about So years. Also, on the
21st ult., Mr. James Craig, aged IS years
In Morganton, n. c., on the 18th nit Edw'd
Boone, only child of Joshua and Lucinda A.
Stewart, aged years and month.
In Columbia, on the 9th ult., of congestion of
the brain, Dr. L. H. Smith, in the 9th year Of
his age.
In Catawba county, on the 23d ult., Mrs J. r.
Turbyfll. late wife of j. M. Turbyfill, aged %
years.
In Moore county, on the Goth ult., Mr. William
c. Davidson, i'll the Gath year of his age.
Suddenly, in Richmond county, ON the 236
ult, Miss Lilly Mcintyre, aged 81 years.
In Wilmington, on the 1st inst, Richard w,
son of Lieut.. r. w. johnson, dec, aged 8years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

The POISONING AT WASHINGToN.-1ti is
now believed that not less than seven hun
dred persons have been seriously affected
by the National Hotel poison, at Washing
ton; and some twenty or thirty deaths have
occurred in consequence. Among others,
the Hon. Robert j. Walker is not yet en-
tirely recovered from his severe attack
Senator Hale, of New Hampshire, has be-
come thin, lean man, under its ravages.-
1t is now the opinion of many persons that
there was deliberate purpose to poison
Mr. Buchanan and that the diabolical
scoundrel hazarded the lives of thousands
in the attempt.-Phil. Pennsylvanian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
Messrs. j. NJ. Hutchinson, S. p. Alexander,
I. w. Dewey, w. A. Owens, S. Will
liams, Committee.
$4,000

u 1t is amusing to see the opposition
papers in North Carolina that, in 1855 and
1856. deserted the old whig party and ap-
proved the knownothing platform which
denounced that party as corrupt and un-
worthy of trust, now spreading out long
editorials proclaiming what the ''American-
Wings are in favor of, and what they are
opposed to. The same old coon has a
new tail now, the former part of which, but
short time since, squirmed and twisted
tremendously from the apprehended evil
which was predicted would befall our coun-
try in consequence of the existence therein
of few foreigners and Roman Catholics.
All this fear seems to have subsidized, and
both ends of the tail are -henceforth to be-
have alike, and not perform any more mon
key actions for the purpose of frightening
old grannies and little children. We sup
pose that the American Wings" have
come to the conclusion that foreigners and
Roman Catholics know how to conduct
themselves in America without their as
sistance, and therefore the aforesaid mon
grel concern will turn its attention to beg
ging for little pap fiom the public lands.
They are willing to jump on anything that
Will carry them nearer to thepublic crib.
My kingdom for g horse,' but if you
can't give me a horse let me have hobby
on which to ride into office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

SALE OF PLANK ROADs.-The Charlotte
aud Taylorsville Plank Road was sold at
auction last week for S5O0-bought by the
securities to the bonds of the Company.
The Western Plank Road, running from
Charlotte to Lincolnton, was also sold at
public auction in this place recently for
81, OOO-bid in by the securities.
Plank Roads don't seem TO pay in this
part of the State. The reason is, in dry
weather the common roads are as good as
the plank, and consequently the latter are
not used to any great extent. In the east
ern part of the State, among the sand hills
Plank Roads are generally used at all
times. One thing that has been against
Plank Roads in this section, is, we think,
they were not sufficiently graded-and
further, oak plank are inferior to pine
for road purposes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
DOINGS AT FAYETTEvILLE.-Th Will

mington Light Infantry which left here on
Wednesday, arrived at Fayetteville in good
time and in prime order, and were enter
tanned gloriously by their Fayetteville hosts.
We learn from private source, that they
had fine time of it, and are more than
pleased-they are delighted. The COM
pany with the band, also in uniform num-
bered not far from sixty men, and were
much admired.
Mr.. D. G.. White of the Wilmington
Light Infantry, won the " oblet shot for at
Fayetteville, making the three best shots,
average % inches. Capt. w. L. DeRosset
of the same company, come next, we be-
lieve.- Wilmington Journal.
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For he Wsstern Democrat.
MUSIC At EVE.

= e
When the sun has she'd his farewell ray,
And twilight's calm draws near.
While gently wanes the fading day
With its mellow tints SO clear;
Oh! then, how deeply THRILLS each pirit-tone.
AS music steals DER the weary soul.
When not a voice or loving tone,
Falls gently on the ear,
When none are near to hear the moan,
Or see the swiftly falling tear,
Oh! then, at eve, how sweetly falls the tide
Of music's softly melting strain.
1t wakes within holy calm,
Methinks such peace as angels feel,
1t serves for every woe balm,
And happy dreams around US steal.
Oh! who would not sit and list awhile
At music's voice at eyentide!
MINNIE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
DOTH MAY DINNER.

Persons DESTROYS of procuring Tickets
Of admission to the Dinner on the ap-
preaching Goth of May, will please call at
the store of Williams, Gillespie & Co., or
applv TO either of the following gentlemen,
who compose the Executive Committee,
and supply themselves:
Messrs. S. p. Alexander, J. NJ. Hutchi-
son, L. S. Williams, L. w. Dewey and
w 4. Owens.
We are requested to say that limited
number of Tickets only will be sold.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
COLUMBIA MARKET, May 2d.

COLUMBIA MARKET, May I'd.
The Cotton market was quiet but steady
to-day; we continue our former quotations
as we are satisfied that ia to 1873 cents
are as near the true value of the article as
it is possible to get. Bacon HUNS Is to
1G, Sides IA to Is, Shoulders ii TO l2d;
Flour 81 to SO; Germ 81 to 81 05; Oats IS
to 60; Peas 81 to 81 05; Salt, per sack,
81 SO to 81 60; Beef, Mutton and Pork I2
to ID cts per lb.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
NORTH CAROLINA.
LINCOLN COUNTY,

LINCOLN COUNTY.
Superior Court Of Lac, Spring Term, 1857.
Ordered by Court, that Special Term
of this Court be called and held on the I'd
Monday in July next.
Suitors and Witnesses in civil causes
will take notice and attend accordingly.
Witness,
.ROBT. WILLIAMSON, Clerk.
May 5, 1857. 449t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

RIGHT-It was stated short time since
that "black republicans" had secured office
under the present Administration. We did
not deny the statement at the time for the
reason that we considered it possible for
those who have the power to appoint, TO be
deceived and misled sometimes. But we
felt confident that if anything of the kind
was made to appear to Mr. Buchanan, he
would promptly apply the remedy. We
learn from the Washington States" that
the President was Informed of an instance
where negro-worshipPer had got an office,
Of course this was to have been expected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
NOTICE.

There viii be sold in Charlotte on Tuesday the
18th of May, it being Tuesday ofsuperior Court,
a likely young negro boy aged abcu' % ycars.-
Said Boy is good
BRICK MASON & PLASTERER.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
MARGARET MOORE, Guardian.
March 80, 1857 39-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
Partition of Nicara qua.

New YORK, April 30.-Advices from
San Salvador state. that the partition of
Nicaragua has been consummated, and that
the natives of Nicaragua have fully con-
scented to the measure.
The partition has been agreed upon by
the Central American States, with the avow-
ed purpose of putting a stop to fllibuster-
ing in Nicaragua.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
Ex-PRESIDENT PIERCE.

We learn that this gentleman, who should
live in the affections of every Southern man
and admirer of stern integrity, indepen-
dcnce and answering fidelity to constitu-
tional obligations, has been spending sew
eral days in Concord, n. H, engaged in
making preparations to return to his quiet
home. Gen. Pierce is said to have pur-
chased sixty acres of land in Concord, on
which he intendssto erect splendid man.
sion. The citizens of Concord say that he
will be heartily welcomed home again, as
he has many friends who admire the man
personally, though they may be opposed
to him politically. 1t would stamp them
with eternal disgrace were it otherwise. for
throughout the length and breadth of this
land, there breathes not nobler or more
magnanimous spirit, or purer patriot, or
ADLER statesman than Franklin Pierce
Columbia Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

MISUNDERSTANDING the past week very
little Cotton has been received, conse-
quently we continue former quotations.
which probably would not be sustained.
Prime white Wheat would command out
side quotations; receipts have been very
light. Corn-we advance quotations to
accord with sales; receipts fair. No change
in the price of Flour. Trade during the
week has been fair.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

n A very destructive fire occurred in
Apalachicola, Fla, ON the Odd ult. The
loss is thus estimated 245O bales of Cotton
valued at $I60,0O0 warehouses and stores,
$2lr5OO; dwellings, and shops SI6,5OO !;
other property S3,0O0-total 100000.
On this there was a total insurance of
Sl66, 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
LAND FOR SALE.

LAND OEA SA Ia
Sss. The subscriber offers for sale the
sSzAfE plantation upon which he formerly
lived lived, lying on the waters Of Nc
Road, six miles from Charlotte, containing about
$50 or 300 Acres.
The Land is well improved, about one-balf
cleared and in good state of cultivation, and
the woodland well timbered with p good
Dwelling House, three good Kitchens, Barn
and Stables, all in good repair; also, first rate
Gin House and Screw; Cotton Gin, Thresher
and Fan; also,
First rate Saw Mill
in good repair, all of WHICH l offer with the land
The Land can be divided to advantage to
suit purchasers.
Any person wishing to purchase would do
we'll to call and examine the Plantation, as |
am determined to sell. They can call on Mr.
N. Bolick, who lives adjoining, on the main
Providence road, where Mrs Hutcbison formerly
lived, he will show the premises with pleasure
and direct any information about said land to the
subscriber in Statesville.
JAS. H. KENNEDY.
May 5th, 1857. 44.6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

A letter to the New York Daily News,
from Washington, states that the Hon. John
Y. Mason, our present Minister at Paris,
will return in January.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

AN OCCURRENCE THAT DOES NOT OFTEN
HAPPEN.-The other day we received the
name of a new subscriber to the Democrat,
with payment for two years in advance
Editors consider it fortunate to get pay for
one year in advance, but when they receive
tIro years pay, it amounts to miracle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

IF We learn that Bishop Atkinson, of
the Episcopal Church, will visit Charlotte
ON the 2lst of May, on which occasion the
cornerstone of the new Episcopal Church
in this place viii be laid. The Reverend
DIR. Hawks will participate in the cere-
monies of the occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

RAILROAD STRIKE AND RIoT.--Balti-
more, May IA strike among the laborers
upon the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, re-
suited in a serious riot this afternoon
Four freight trains have started out in
charge of armed guards. in obedience to
the proclamation of the Governor issued to-
day. All the trains were mobbed. near
Ellicott's Mills, by the rioters; some thirty
musket balls were fired from the cars, aud
two of the rioters were wounded. One of
the trains got through, but the others were
uncOupled by the rioters and were COM
PEELED to return to this city.
II Hon. Asa Biggs has our thanks for
public Documents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

TRIAL OF CHnMAN.-Ne went to press
last week just as the examination of the
witnesses commenced on Wednesday even
ing. We have never known q trial in our
Court to create more excitement. The ex-
animation of witnesses was very rigid and
consumed nearly two days. The defense
for the State and for the prisoner was most
powerful, displaying as much skill and
ability as we have ever witnessed. Messrs.
Solicitor Ruffn and Mclean for the State,
and Messrs. Gilmer and Morehe i'd for the
Prisoner. The Judges charge was short
hut clear and comprehensive. The Jury
retired at o'clock Friday night, and in
two hours returned with verdict of &c uil-
ty."
On Saturday, in accordance with the
above verdict, the Judge sentenced the
prisoner to be hung on the third Friday in
May, from which he took an appeal to the
Supreme Confederation Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

Rev. T. H. Pritchard of Hartford, Per-
literary address before the Olive Society
of Oxford Female College on Thursday the
2Ist of May.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

EXTRA TERM.-It will be seen by the
Clerks notice in to-day's paper, that an
extra Term of Lincoln Superior Court will
be held on the second Monday in July
next, at which civil causes only will be
tried,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

MOODY B. SMITH, Esq, of Wilmington,
has accepted the invitation to deliver the
Annual Grafton before the two Literary
Societies of Davidson College, n. c., on
Wednesday preceding commencement, the
18th of July next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-OnS Saturday last
a car load of Cotton (o6 bales) attached to
the Accommodation Train of the Charlotte
Railroad was consumed by fire. The fire
was accidental. This, with the burning of
the other car load, of which we made men
ton recently, will make total loss to the
Company of about $780, Chester Stand
ard 30M uLt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

Mr. Sullivan, of Charleston, an account
of whose leap from the Railroad Bridge
over James River, was duly chronicled in
the papers several days since, is certainly
demented. On Friday last, at Helena, on
the line of the Greenville Is. c. Railroad,
he attempted suicide by cutting his throat.
Fortunately, the wound Inflicted was not
of such character as to result in DEATH
He was brought to Newberry, where a
surgeon closed the wound.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
u We believe it is now settled that tbi

~ We believe it is now settled that this
man J. w. White is an imposter. A gem
tleman i'll this place has handed us n letter
from Palmetto, Ca. in which he is accused
of having raised subscriptions of money in
that State, enlisted men, made appoint
ments for rendezvous, &C., &C., all for
Kansas, and then went off and failed to
meet his men and other engagements
Hand him around.-Salisbury Watchman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
THE MARKETS.
WEEKLY BY T. NJ. FARRow
Charlotte, May 4, 1887.

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, 1857-05-05

PoIsoN.-A we'll informed correspon-
dent writing to us, says: 'Your notice of
poisoning by wall paper last week, is worthy
of notice but more dangerous thing is
the worsted yarn used in the cruel work.
colored green by the same arsenite of cop
per, because persons are in the habit of
putting threads in their mouths"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

RMRThe list Annual Conven-
GS ton of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church in the Diocese ofN. Carolina, will
be held in St. Lnke's Chnrch, Salisbury,
on the Fourth Wednesday (27th1 of May
next.
EDWARD LEE WINSLoW, Sec'y
April %, 1887. II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

NEW YORK, April Colour is quiet
and unchanged. Wheat has advanced one
to two cents, and is unsettled. Corn is
buoyant and one cent higher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

CHARLESTON, May 1.-The Sales TO-
day amounted to 1000 bales-market firm
and prices in favor of sellers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

MIRACULOUS CURE.-The Savannah
Georgian and Journal gives the last wonder
full cure effected in that city by the renown-
ed Professor DeGrath's Electric Oil and
Pain Extractor. A IS cent bottle of this
wonderful oil was rubbed on the sign-board
of James Pain, Tailor, and in an instant
the word pain was completely removed!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

OPPOSITION TO Mr. CLINGMAN.-The
Rutherford Democrat says that VIM. j.
Wilson, of Haywood county, is out for
Congress in the 9Th District in opposition
to Mr. Clingman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

NORTHERN NULLIFICATION.--M
chusetts, New York and Ohio, have lately
passed laws multiplying the constitution of
the United States, but that seems to be
considered all right! Northern notification
is one thing Southern notification another!
When South Carolina nullifies, the bayo-
nets of the federal government bristle at
once around her borders; when Northern
States null;fy, scarcely breath of disap-
probation is heard. The South, eternaily
charged with disunion, is at this moment
the only loyal section of this country. 1t
is the Free Soil States which claim the privi-
lege of compelling" the South to remain
in the Union and adhere to its provisions,
and of themselves violating the organic
compact. whenever it suits their whims or
convenience Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05

RAILROAD CORRESPONDENCE pub
lish this morning portion of the CORES
pondence between the Presidents of the
Railroad Companies leading North, via
Charlotte, and the Post Office Department,
in reference to change of schedule on the
South Carolina Railroad.
The change proposed seems but rea-
sonable one, especially as it met with the
consent of Mr. Caldwell, the President of the
South Carolina Railroad; but notwithstand-
ing the promise of the Department, it has
been subsequently refused. 1t certainly
looks like injustice toward these companies
desiring no more than to be put ON an
equality with the others.-CoL. CarOLinian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-05
WHEAT FANS.

These Wheat Fans, wherever they have been
introduced, have speedily obtained the reputa-
ton of being unrivaled in their mode of con-
structiou and operation, performing their work
in the most rapid and perfect manner, separating
all kinds of filth from the grain to an extent of
perfection that can only be rivaled or equaled
by the smut machine ITSELF
Good workmen only will be employed in their
construction, and the utmost pains taken 10 pro-
cure and prepare the best material. In short,
no effort will be spared on our part to give the
most entire satisfaction.
OUR WORK WARRANTED.
Thus by diligence and industry we hope to merit
the confidence and patronage of the public.
- AL orders wiH be promptly attend
w. ed to.
Those desiring good Machine would consult
their interest by giving us trial before purchas
ing elsewhere. As there are other companies en-
gagged in the manufacture of Wheat Fans, puT-
chasers preferring ours, should take care to se-
cure those which are marked with the name of
our firm. = II. B DOWLER & CO" Early
orders would be gratefully received. as the de-
mand about harvest and for some time after, is
usually greater than we can supply with the de-
sired dispatch.
Messrs Blair, Alexander & Co, in Charlotte,
are Agents for selling our Machines.
Fl. b. BOWLER g. co.
Salisbury. May 9Th, 1857. 3m-pd