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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

The NEW PRESBYTERIAN PAPER.-A
reverend friend in the eastern part of the
State writes us as follows in regard to the
establishment of Presbyterian paper in
North Carolina. We quote from his letter,
as it is intended as correction ior at least
affording additional information) of for
mer statement of ours on the subject:
"As you have noticed the contemplated
paper enterprise for the Presbyterian
Church in North Carolina, | hope you will
make an additional statement. There has
been no defaiLc plan laid out, or measures
adopted as yet. The only definite and
settled principle is, that we will have a
religious newspaper for the Presbyterian
Church, published az our Ora State, if we
can make such arrangements as to insure
success and make the paper equal to the
best in our Church.
The plan of such a paper eontemplates
three Editors, and DIR. Cunningham is look
ed to as one ofthe number, and DIR. Caruthers
of Guilfurd, as another; that is one from
Concord Presbytery and one from Orange
Presbytery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
MARRIED.

In Carthage, Moore County, on the 9Th ult.,
Mr. A. NJ. Branson to Miss Martha A. McNeill.
In Wilmington, on the LIST inst, Mr. VIM. F.
Alderman to Miss Anna Maria, daughter OF
T. d. Love.
In Mecklenburg county, on the goth ult., BIZ
the Rev. R. H. Lafferty: Mr.. John N. Caldwell
and Miss Ruth S. Alexander.
At the residence of B. Oates, Esq. in Marion
county, East Florida, on the 10Th of January, by
the Rev. Bishop Andrew, Dr. Washington Ag-
new and Miss Mary E. Oates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
HARD TO PLEASE.

1t was not to be supposed that the action
of democratic Legislature would entirely
satisfy and meet the approval of the oppo-
sition party in this State. For if they were
to approve the cause of democracy, they
would have nothing to electioneer on next
time. But whatever may have been the
short comings of our late Legislature, we
hope our opposition friends will maintain
consistency in their complaints. They
are manifesting much dissatisfaction be-
cause larger appropriations were not made
for internal improvements, and at the same
time are complaining about the Revenue
bill. The Greensboro Patriot in one breath
grumbles because the Legislature did not
appropriate more money for public works,
and in another it styles the tax bill the
"most odious, unequal " and Oppressive"
one ever passed. 1t is true, our taxes are
high, but they are so from necessity-if
the State engages in schemes of internal
improvement the money must be raised in
some way, and we cannot understand what
our opponents mean by favoring appropria-
tons and opposing the means to iquidate
the liabilities of the State, unless it is for
the purpose of making political capital
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
cH1NEsE SUGAR CANE

From the proceedings of the National
Agricultural Society, which adjourned on
the 10Th, ult, after having been several
days in session at Washington City, we clip
the following:
"Mr. D. Jay Brown of the agricultural
bureau of the Patent Office, was introduced
to the society for the purpose of giving the
result of his experience and Investigations
in regard to the culture in the United States
of the Chinese sugar cane.
Sugar, he said, could sometimes be made
from the dried stalks, but it is expensive.
1t contains sacchrine matter as far north as
the milky state can be had, in Massachusetts,
it has shown % per cent. of sugar, here in
Washington IA per cent. 1t requires a
dry soil and hot sun. It should not be
planted so soon as Indian corn by several
days. It will mature in less than hun
dred days from the time ofsowing the seed.
For sugar it fourishes best on poor soil,
but for fattening animals on rich soil For
sugar it should be harvested, or rather cut,
late in the season, but for seed should be
cut, and therefore planted earlier. As a
fodder crop Mr.. B. considered it as making
revolution in cattle food all through the
Union. The seed can be produced at the
price Of oats, at the rate of fifty or sixty
bushels to the acre and can be converted
into bread or chocolate, fed to fowls, DC.
1t will give 800 gallons Of vinegar to the
acre. The most northerly point of its
growth is Minnesota. If the seed be cut
off it will sprout again and bear double, as
last year in South Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

An APT REPLY.-In reply to the sneer-
ing remark of the New York Herald, that
the Southern Democratic press had become
more moderate in its tone, the Mobile Reg
lister says:
s. The Democratic press of the South
have grown more moderate in their tone
because they feel satisfied that the election
of Mr. Buchanan has secured to the coun-
try firm and impartial supporter of the
Constitution and the individual rights of
the States. They have confidence in the
man. They know him to be atrue lover
not only of the Union, but of the Constitu-
ton, those Siamese twins of liberty which.
if one is stabbed by fanaticism, the other
dies of dispair.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

LATEST FROM SAN JUAN.-A passenger
who arrived yesterday by the Cahawba
brings news of the position of matters at
San Juan on the 2lst ult.-He was at
Greytown on that day for several hours.
As he came away Mr. Scott, the former
agent of the Nicaragua Transit Company,
had steamer at the mouth of the river with
800 men on board, all ready to proceed up
the river and attempt to take possession.
He saw Col. Kinney, and was told by him
that he had heard from General Walker
six days previous. At that time there was
strong disafection existing between the
allied forces, and every probability Of the
Costa Ricans going over to WaIker.-N. Y.
Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES.

The opposition party eagerly seize upon
everything that affords the slightest oppor-
tunity to make capital against the demo-
cratic party in this State. The recent cleo
ton by the Legislature of five Trustees for
the N. c. University, has been theme for
know nothing newspapers and writer's to
harp upon for the last month or two. After
they get through with that subject. it hath
not entered into the heart of man to tell
what they will do for something to grumble
about.
In speaking of the charge that the demo-
Gratis are mixing politics with the affairs of
the University, writer in the Standard
remarks:
"Now, Sirs, so much has been said on
this subject that / have taken some little
pains to look into it. / find that in the
late election, three democrats and two old
line wings were elected. How was it be-
fore! The list of Trustees shows that a
large majority of them, when elected, were
wings; and Majority of them are now
anti-Democratic in their opinions. In
1888, for example, five were elected, and
all of them wings but Mr. Eaton. of Warren.
In 1910 seven were elected, FIVE of whom
were wings. Now, Sirs, no respectable
man will charge thatthe Board of Trustees,
whig though it has been, has ever intro
duced party into its deliberations, or into
the University; and the man who would
charge that democratic Trustees would in
troduce party into their meetings, or into
the University, is a slanderer, and I'M
worthy of notice.
But the Register is greatly exercised
because the democrats conferred together,
and agreed upon Trustees. Let US see
how this is. With the exception o. the
vote cast for Mr. Settle, the democrats on
the first ballot, scattered their votes in all
directions, there being some twenty or
thirty persons voted for; but the know
nnthings, it seems, united-for | see it
stated that Mr. Christian got 90 votes, Mr.
Donnell 66, Mr. Bingham AZ, and Mr. Deems
40. And then it was that Mr. j. w.
Thomas, a Senator, moved-very modestly
moved-that the five highest be elected I!
Now. what does that prove? 1t proves
that the know-nothings, by some secret sign,
thus agreed to unite--tkey did unite; and
failing in effecting anything by it, some of
them now raise howl beca use the demo-
Gratis did openly. having the power, what
they had attempted sneakingly to accom-
plish.
Allow me to say, Messrs. Editors, that [
am pleased, and all with whom I have con-
versed are pleased, with the election of
Trustees recently made. The gentlemen
| chosen are devoted friends of the Univer
sity, and ] do not doubt, from what know
and have heard of them, that they will add
to the strength of the institution by their
influence and labors."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

CHERAw CoALFIELDs RoAD.-This act
provides for a Railroad, by individual
subscriptions, from Cheraw, S. G. to the
CoalfeIds on Deep River, in this State. Mr.
Christian, the author of the measure, and
to whom the friends of the measure are
greatly indebted for its success, is of the
opinion that the stock will certainly be
taken and the Road buit.-Standard.
1t is stated that the Clerk in engrossing
the bill committed an error which will
prove fatal to the scheme. The charter
provided that when 100000 were sub
scrbed, work might be commenced but it
was engrossed $2,OOO,OOO. The error was
not discovered until it was too late to be
remedied by supplementary bill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

VALUE OF ScIENcE.-Orange or lemon
juice left upon a knife or other piece of iron
will, in few days, produce stain SO near
ly resembling that caused by blood as to
deceive the most careful observer; and not
many years ago. in Paris, man was near
ly convicted of murder, owing to knife be-
ing found in his possession stained with
what was pronounced by several witnesses
to be blood, but afterwards discovered to
be simply lime Juice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
John Henry Wayt, MI. d.,
SURGEON DENTIST,

(GrddUate Of the Baltimore College Of
Dental Surg ery,J
Having located permanently, tenders his pro-
fessional services to the citizens of
Charlotte n. c., and
vicinity.
DIR. Wayt prepares and inserts artificial palates
and obturators, and attends to the correction Of
congenital and accidental deformities of tie
teeth and jaws. He is also prepared to insert
artificial teeth. after the most approved methods
- Ladies waited on at their residences i
required.
Office on Tryon Street, in Carson's new
building, up stairs.
Nov 18Th 20-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
THE LEGISLATURE

Adionrned sine die on Wednesday last at
o'clock, A. NJ. We publish to-day
list of the Acts and Resolutions passed,
and will hereafter publish some of them
in full.
The Cape Fear and Deep River appro-
r;ot;on bill was lost in the House by the
honr for adjournment arriving before action
cas- had upon it. 1t had passed the Senate,
sppropriating 100000 to the Improvement
bnt the House of Commons did not take
vote upon it, so the work stands as the
LEGISLATURE found it, and we suppose will
continue so until it rots out or is carried
off by freshet. =,
No new Banks have been; chartered-all
the hills to that effect were rejected. The
hill 70 recharter the Bank of the State was
nossad in more favorable form than 1t
was two wears ago. The Bank now has
the privilege of issuing one ana Two oollar
80 ,,bicb we hope it will do Immediate
" after accepting its charter. An article
in another column explains more fully the
provisions relating to the State and Cape
Fear Banks.
"a public Acts, lO4 private Acts, and %
Resolutions were passed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

u Many persons are mistaken in sup
posing that a portion of the odious Mexican
preamble was stricken from the statute
book by the late Legislature. The resolu
ton to expunge passed the Commons and
was sent to the Senate, but the committee
of that body to whom it was referred, did
not report it back to the Senate. We
regret this. The preamble asserts false
hood and is a SANDER, and was forced upon
the democratic members of the Legislature
at the time it was passed, by tyrannical
wing majority. The committee is to blame
for the failure of the resolution, and we
hesitate not to censure the democratic por-
ton of that committee for want of courage
to act on the subject. Messrs. S. P. Hill
of Caswell, Wilder of Wake, and Eaton of
Warren. democrats, were members of the
committee. If they were not intimidated
by knew nothingism, we cannot understand
why they did not report the resolution
back to the Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

AID TO THE NoRTH-CARoL1NA ROAD
The law passed to aid this Road provides
that the Company may fund its debt of
S35O,OOO, Y issuing its bonds at seven or
eight per cent interest-a Sinking Fund to
be established by the Company to pay the
debt within ten years. The bonds to be
advertised, and to be sold at not less
than par.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
FriphtfuL Railroad 4Accidsnt.

AUGUSTA, GEO., Feb. 1.-The up Sunday
morning train which left here this day for
Atlanta, met with a frightful accident about
seventeen miles from our city.
Some forty passengers were more or less
injured. Gov. Andrew johnson, of Ten
nessee, had an arm broken, and two ladies
are said to be seriously injured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

THE SLAVE TRADE.-The New York
Herald alleges that it has investigated the
subject of the slave trade engaged in by
Northern men, with Northern capital. and
that it has arrived at intelligence that ought
to have weight in stopping the crusade
against the South. 1t appears that in the
port of New York alone, about twelve yes
sells are fitted out every year for the slave
trade, and that Boston and Baltimore furn-
ish each about the same number; making
fleet of thirty vessels, all employed in
a commerce which is denounced as inhuman
nv the civilized world. If to these be ad-
ded the fleets fitted out at other Eastern
ports besides Boston, we shall have total
of about forty vessels.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
CHARLESTON MARKET. Feb. S.

The cotton market was quiet to-day. Ow-
ing principally to the light stock of the fine
cotton offering, and the very stringent
prices demanded by holders in consequence.
The sales amounted to $50 bales. at III 70
l3 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
REMARKS.

Corrosive have no change since our
last. Prices are firm at former quotations.
10 to III cents.
CoRN-Firm, at so cents.
WHEAT-Firrn, at 81 90 to 81 30.
DRIED APPLEs-In demand, at so cents.
i" PEAcHEs-In demand, at 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the House, Mr. Grow, from the COM
mittee on Territories, reported bill au-
thorizing the people of Minnesota to form a
State Government. A debate then ensued,
during which Mr. Grow stated that the
population of Minnesota was between U.s.
600 and 100000. A motion to table the
bill was rejected by a large majority. The
bill was then passed-yeas 90, nays "a.
Mr. Grow also reported a bill for the relief
of Kansas, declaring that all the purported
laws of the legislative assembly held at the
Shawnee Mission, be null and void, and
providing for new election. Pending
motion to recommit the bill, the House
took up and passed a bill to enable the
people of the Territory of Oregon to form
State government.
In the Senate, Hon. David S. Reid pre-
scented Joint resolutions of the Legislature
of North Carolina, setting forth that where
as in their opinion the work undertaken by
the government of the United States for
the improvement of Cape Fear river at its
mouth is a work national in its character,
and free from any constitutional objections,
such further appropriations ought to be
made as may be necessary for the entire
closure of New Inlet, and for the compile
ton of the works of improvement at the
mouth of Cape Fear river according to the
plan of the Secretary of War. The resolu
tons were laid on the table and ordered to
be printed.
The new tariff bill submitted to Congress
proposes to take off the present duty on
sugar, which proposition is opposed by
some southern members on the ground that
the article is produced largely in the South,
and as the North IS protected in several of
its manufactures, the South ought to be
protected in the production of sugar. The
article is now too high, and something
ought to be done to reduce the price.
The House has under consideration
resolution impeaching Judge Watrous, of
Texas, for ''high crimes and misdemeanors
in Office"
n A correspondent of the Fayetteville
Observer, writing from Stanly county,
says:
lon the 18th of January, there was
killed within three-quarters of a mile of the
writer a hog four years old, and on dissect-
ing the hog, there was found between the
ribs and the heak fat piece of brick that
weighs about 6 ounces; and on examining,
there is no scar on the surface where it has
ever been introduced from the surface. The
facts in the case are undeniable, as it was
seen nv three respectable witnesses when it
was taken out. If any of your readers can
give an explanation how the brick got to
that location, we would be glad to hear
from him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
COLUMBIA MARKET. February 2.

There was only limited amount of bust
ness done in cotton yesterday, and the
market was quiet but steady. ut former
quotations of l0a to I2A cents. most sales
at III to 123 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILRoAD.-It
is said that the freight on this great high
way to and from the West has increased
recently to such an extent that, last Sunday,
the company was compelled to violate their
own excellent arrangement of not running
freight trains on the Sabbath. Over 200
burden cars reached Baltimore from the
West on that day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
SPICY CORRESPONDENCE.

The u. s. Senate recently called for the
correspondence between the Secretary of
War, Mr. Davis, and General Scott, in re-
gard to extra compensation to the latter
The following is brief synopsis:
In Davis letter, dated July 25th, 1855.
he charges Scott with exhibiting peevish
temper.
Scott, July Both, says that Davis letter
is fippant. He had done enough to war
rant more than suspicion. Davis consider
ed it his special mission by repeated aggres-
sions upon his rights, to goad him into some
perilous attitude of official opposition. If
he is to be crushed, he preferred to be so
at the hands of his military peers.
Davis, in an unofficial note, dated August
2nd, says Your accusation, which char
ges me with usurpation for most unworthy
ends, and imputes motives inconsistent
with official integrity. is considered basely
malevolent, and pronounced utterly false. y
Scott Aug. 9th says, Il shall treat all Of
your communications as equally official
There are beauties in them which ought not
to be lost; and it shall not be my fault if
l do not render your part in this cores
pondence, a memorable example to be shun-
ned by your successors"
Davis, Sept. 9TH, says: "Your threats is
the merest bravado, and in one who affords
a most memorable example on record in
this department of a vain eehtroversialist,
and false accuser exposed"
Gen. Scott next grants leave of absence
to Col. Hitchcock, under circumstances not
approved by the department, and refused
to comply with an order from the depart
ment to revoke the same. The President
endorsed his reason as unsatisfactory. Da-
Wis recommended the removal of headquar-
tiers of the army to Washington. Then
follows lengthy TRADE of abusive epithets
from Scott.
Davis, December Goth, rakes up some OF
SCOTS money dealings, and charges him
with meanness in taking what the law did
not allow him while in Mexico.
Scott replies, Jan. 31st, charging Davis
with continued recklessness of character.
Davis, February Goth, says: Il have no
intention of forcing you into duel. Nc
disability from age or plea of conscientious
scruples can be admitted to shield a SLAM
derer from rebuke."
Davis replied to retort at length, and
Scott again retorted in compassionate terms
The last was from Davis, May 81. and
says: Il have ceased to regard SCOTS
abuse; and am gratifed to be relieved from
further exposing his malignity and deprav
| ity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

THE WAY IT WAS DoNE.-Judging from
the virulence with which the people of
Massachusetts assail the institutions of the
South, one might suppose that the institu
ton of slavery in that State was abolished
with the entire consent of her citizens;
that it was a premeditated act resulting
from convictions that slavery was wrong.
But such is not the fact.
In 1880 the first act for the gradual
emancipation of slavery was passed by the
after the action of the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature, the people of Massachusetts, with
out any precOncerted cooperation, adopt
ed a State Constitution which uaintention-
ally abolished slavery in the State. The
constitution was adopted by the people
without their knowledge of its prohibiting
slavery, which it did in this way: To the
Constitution was prefixed bill of Rights
one article of which declared that "All
men are born free and equal, and have GER
tain natural, essential and unalienable
rights, among which may be reckoned the
right of enjoying and defending their lives
and liberties-that of acquiring. possessing
and protecting property; in fine, that of
seeking and obtaining their safety and hap
piness." In consequence of this article
the Courts of that State decide d that - sla-
very was no more.'' The first decision
was made in lSUS.
In view of the manner in which Massa-
chusetts got rid of slavery, it being unin
territorial on her part, such violent opposi
ton to the rights of the Southern States
comes with bad grace from her people.
1t is true they abolished the institution in
their midst, but then it was done Indirectly,
and without their consent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10

THE CABINET.-Mr Buchanan returned
home on the Sd inst, after spending few
days in Washington city. 1t Is understood
that he has not definitely settled upon any
one member of his Cabinet. He goes home,
after hearing the various opinions OF his
friends to make the selections at pleasure.
1t is said that in all probability the Hon.
Robert J. Walker will occupy the position
Of Secretary of State in the new Cabinet,
and that it is not unlikely that Ex-Governor
Floyd of Virginia, the Hon. Howell Cobb
IF Georgia. Ex-Governor Aaron Y. Brown
nc Tennessee, may also be appointed to
Cabinet offices. Hon. T. w. Pickens of
South Carolina, has also been mentioned
in connection with the State Department;
but from what we have heard we think Mr.
Pickens will be invited TO take charge of
the Navy Department. The whole matter
is in doubt, and the rumors on the subject
were coniecturcs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-02-10
FOREIGN NEWS.

New YORK, February 6.-By the arrival
of the steamship Baltic from Liverpool, We
have received dates up to and including the
afternoon of the 18th instant.
The cotton market is reported as steady.
and business moderate. During the three
days preceding her day of sailing the sales
amounted to $4,000, in which amount a.
600 Orleans are included, which brought
u for a middling article.