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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS.

The time for selecting Congressman is
again approaching, and we notice that in
some of the Districts preparatory steps
are being taken towards bringing out can
didates. In the Raleigh or fourth District
a proposition to hold Convention has
been made and some of the counties have
called meetings for the purpose of appoint
ing Delegates.
In the sixth District, a Convention is to
be held. We presume our friends in that
District will again bring out the gallant
Scales, who SO nobly fought the battles of
the party in the last Congressional contest.
Twice has Mr. Scales pushed the opposition
party to the wall, and we cannot but hope
that in the third trial he will triumph.
In our own (the seventy District, we
bringing out a candidate. We presume
the usual course will be pursued. But we
would suggest that as it has been the set
tied practice of the party in this State to
hold Conventions, would it not be better to
adhere to that policy in order to insure
harmony and unanimity of action. We
apprehend no danger of defeat in this Dis
frict, but we think union of feeling and
action is more apt to be secured by Con
ventions. The present member from this
District. Mr. Craige, has been a faithful
representative and we suppose given gen
eral satisfaction to his party, and if he does
not object, we know of no reason why he
should not be continued in the service of his
constituents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
MARRIED.

In Hendersonville, N. c., on the 18th ultimo,
Mr. NJ. NJ. Miller of Spartanburg District, S. c.,
to Miss Mary NJ, daughter of Hon. John Baxter
of Hendcrsonville.
In Fayetteville, on the 18th ult, by the Rev.
w. H. Bobbit Mr. Hartman Butler to Miss Abby
Frizell, daughter of W. T. Frizell, Esq.
In Mecklenburg county, on 10th ult., by the
Rev R. II. Laffertv, Mr.. James Mcconnell and
Miss Martha F. Porter.
In Rowan county, on 18th ult, Mr. George NJ
Patterson to Miss Sarah Z. Bostian.
In CASTOR county, on the 18th ult., by D.
F. Raglan, Esq. Mr.. Leroy Stowe, aged 81, and
Miss Mary V. Leeper, about 30 all of the said
county.
To StO'ce away for rainy day, and after live
clover,
Is very good to him of old time-not for the
present lover.
Yet maxms old, too often told dame Times a
silent crceper,
But careless they of the present day, when 20
can out lsap-ker
Then give US three cheers for the bonny bride,
The bee no more can roam
Six cheers for him who at cven-tide
Has made himself-a home.
Y0rkriIc Chronicle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
CONGRESSIONAL.

The submarine telegraph bill has passed
both Houses and is now law. The Senate
passed the hill admitting Minnesota as a
State, emitting the prohibition against for
eigners voting, which was adopted few
days ago on motion of Mr. Biggs of this
State.
In the House, on Wednesday last, the
expulsion resolutions of the investigating
committee were called up. The resolution
to expel Mr. Gilbert, of New York, was
read. A debate ensued, during which
paper was read from Mr. Gilbert denying
the truth of the charges, and demanding a
trial. He asks that certain exparte testi-
mony of Sweeny and Simonton, be produc-
ed and printed, decming it necessary for
his defence. Mr. Bennett offered a resolu-
ton to effect that object, and moved to re-
commit the report, which motion was not
carried.
After much debate, the original testimo-
ny was produced, from which it appeared
that omissions were made, going to show
that the chief anxiety of Sweeny was to
convict the accused. Mr. Gilbert's defence
was read 1t assumes that the committee
went beyond their powers; having only two
witnesses, Sweeny and Triplett, who stand.
by their own confession, accomplices in
guilt, and who seek to connect him with
them, and thereby escape the consequences
of their own admitted acts. Mr. Gilbert as
serts his innocence, but would cheerfully
abide the Judgment Of the House.
Mr. Edwards said that Mr. Simonton's tes-
timony was false. Mr. Davis justified the
committee. The House then adjourned.
On the 9th, the Senate was in session
till half past l o'clock at night, and passed
Hunters substitute for the House tariff bill,
reducing the present tariff 20 per cent.
During the session of the House a fracas
occurred between Mr. Wright of Tennessee,
and Sherman of Ohio. The latter threw a
handful of waters in the face of the former,
who returned with a blow. The parties
were separated. 1t is supposed that the
affair will cause duel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
THE LAST AaoNY.

We were beginning to think that almost
every American citizen (even black repub-
licans) had repudiated acknowledgment
and its paraphernalia of humbuggeries.
But such does not seem to be the case with
the northern wing of that party at least.
The New York State Council met in Troy
on the 25th ult., and resolved ESQ the pa
pers say) to abolish their horrid oaths, grips,
degrees, &C., and institute a pledge of
honor. Instead of swearing man on the
holy Bible to prescribe his neighbor, he is
only to be required to pledge himself upon
honor, to do so. But really there is little
if any difference between the two modes,
unless modern know nothingism has inven-
ted a new code of morals to be instituted
for one that condemns deception and hypo-
crisy.
We also learn that this same n. Y. State
Council adopted platform opposing the
extension of slavery by the General Gov
eminent.
Does North Carolina know nothingism
for self styled Americanism) still continue
to act with their northern brethren!-Are
they subject to the National Council yet
Have they adopted a pledge of honor in
stead of an oath on the Bible? Let us
know, gentlemen, how you intend to con-
duct the business in the coming Congress
sional campaign. and we will be ready for
you. We ask no quarters at the hands of
know-nothingism and expect to give none,
until all secret political societies are con-
signed to the dust, "unwept, unhonored
and unsung."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
IMpoRrANr FRoM KANSAS.


A Jefferson City correspondent of the st.
Louis Democrat learns by passengers from
Kansas, that a difficulty had arisen between
Gov. Geary and Mr.. Sherrod, growing out
of the refusal of the former to appoint the
latter sheriff, as desired by the Court.
The affair had fatal termination. Sher-
rod had ayowed a purpose to kill Geary,
and meeting the Governor in the street,
spat in his face, which Geary did not re-
sent.
Geary's friends got up an indignation
meeting on 10Th ult. Sheriff Jones, Sher-
rod and others attempted to interrupt the
meeting, and IN the affray Sherrod shot Mr.
Sheppard, one of Geary's friends, four times
and wounded two others. Jones, the Gov
ernor's Secretary, shot Sherred through
the head killing him instantly. Great ex-
citement prevailed at Lecompton, and
general fight was anticipated that night
Geary's residence was surrounded by the
United States troops.
The Westport correspondent of the Re-
publican says that Sherrod did not spit in
the Governors face but called him liar,
coward and scoundrel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
TREATY WITH MEXICO.

By passenger on last evenings train,
direct from Mobile, we learn that the
Mexican steamer of war Guerilla had
arrived at that city last Saturday, with a
bearer of dispatches from Mr. Forsyth, our
Minister in Mexico. Our informant says
that he was assured by the bearer that the
draught of the new treaty, with the
transmission of which he was entrusted, does
not embrace the cession of any new territory
to the United States, but that its leading
features are the adjustment of claims due
to American citizens by Mexico, and an
agreement Oh the part of that government
to admit all articles of American produce
Tor imported from the United States) at a
lower rate Of duty, 20 per cent, than similar
goods from other countries-on condition
that the United States shall loan to Mexico
an amount of money sufficient to meet her
present pressing liabilities and wants. The
amount our informant does not recollect
precisely Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
DEATH OF w. J. ALEXANDER.

We are panied to receive information of
the sudden death ofCol. WIN. j. Alexander,
which took place at his residence in Lin
eolnton, on Sunday the 18th of February.
Col. Alexander resided for many years in
this town. and was identified during that
period with the people of the county. He
was an eminent member Of the legal pro-
fcSSion, and during long period command
ed an extensive practice, not only in this
county, but throughout the western part of
the State He represented the county in
the General Assembly successfully from
the year 1927 until 1884, and was for four
or five years the Speaker of the House of
Commons. He possessed az understanding
of unusual vigor and quickncss in its ap-
prehensions, and was endowed with a be-
nevolent heart and amiable manners, which
attached to him a large circle of friends.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
DIED,

In this Town, on 9th ult., Mr. Franklin
Harrison, aged 90 years.
In this county, on 25th ult., Mr. John King,
aged about % years. Also, on the Goth ult, Mr.
VIM. Ross, Jr., aged "a years.
At Hoylesville, in CASTOR county, N. c., on the
10Th ult., Andrew Hoyle, Esq, in the 67th year
of his age.
Few men in any community have been more
highly esteemed or gone down to the grave more
venerated by his feowcit Zens than the subject of
this notice. He was distinguished through lite for
those sterling virtues and remarkable traits of char
acter which give just claim to the confidence and
affection OF society.
In early life his opportunities of education were
extremely limited and yet his thirst for knowledge
prompted him to educate himself, and to acquire
large amount OF information OF the most important
kind. Commencing The world entirely poor, his
untring energy and judicious management, led to
the accumulation OF a large fortune. This TOO was
acquired by fair and honest means without Injustice
or oppression to others. Perhaps no honest man,
ever doubted his word or speced mis- integrity
His ardent and generous affections led him 10
deep and dlsnterested concern for the welfare OF
his country The righrs OF others he regarded with
unitrom justice. The wants OF the poor he relieved
with the most exemplary benevolence.
In the Family Circle he was all that could be PX-
pected from intelligent, generous and ama-
BILE man.
But he was far from believing that his work was
done when he had served himself, his family and
his country His highest excellence, was his
Christian character. The evidence OF his Pety
was not found in noisy preensions, but in the hum
Bile and Conscientious performance of good works.
He was for many years a Ruling Elder IN the Pres
byterian Church, and few men indeed are found to
seek its welfare with more zeal and self-denial.-
His time and influence and property were cheerful
ly given to its prosperity.
The Presbyterian Church in Dallas built
chiefly by himself, and many other Churches shar-
ed with his liberal contributions
A life thus adorned by Christian virtues, was
closed under the sustaining and animating hope OF
glorious Immortality. "Mark the perfect man,
and behold the upright for the end of that man is
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
For the Western Democrat.

Mr. EDITOR: VIII you please say some
thing against the foolish practice they
have on the North Carolina Railroad of
compelling ladies and gentlemen to ride in
separate cars, unless a gentleman has a
lady under his especial care-keeping the
doors of the cars containing the ladies
locked SO that ingress or egress is at the
option of the Conductor who carries the
key in his pocket. Once in one of those
cars, you are not allowed to get out only
at the pleasure of the Conductor. To say
the least and use mild term, it is a silly
practice, and there is no good reason for
continuing it. l have travelled some in
my life, and never yet saw man mis-
behave in a railroad car when there were
ladies in it; and certainly the people who
travel on the n. C. Road are not less polish
ed or mannerly than on other roads. So
the fear of disturbing the ladies is not
good reason for such particularly. have
no fault to find with the Conductors more
than to enter my protest against their con-
tinuing the practice alluded to. I am will
ing to pay all damages arising from allow
ing both sexes to ride together. By chang
ing this custom it would add to the pleasure
of TRAVELLERS.
to above and never could see any good
cause for it, and do not believe that any
exists.-ED. Dem.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
RErL.EcrroNs

March ushers in the Spring time season,
But my heart is sad day.
Thoughtful memory is the reason
| That my spirits are not gay.
In my mind am revolving
| What now is with what has been,
| While in tears am dissolving
Loads of grief shat lie within.
Lovely forms were once around me
And loved them every one.
| For their virtues to them bound me,
But those loved ones now are gone.
When in solitude I'm seated,
Musing over scenes gone by,
Is my heart by sadness greeted,
Causing grief-a heaving sigh.
True. those faces have now faded,
Never more to re-appear;
But the heart can't be persuaded
To forget that once they were.
When on earth in mortal being,
Like the cheerful ones we know.
Did my heart rejoice at seeing
Pleasure pictured on each brow.
But this life is ever changing,
Fitful as the morning cloud,
And we soon must be exchanging
Earthly garments for shroud.
Thoughts like these this cheerful season
Chase the lighter thoughts away,
Need give better reason
Why my spirits are not gay.
To shake off this gloomy vision
know must myself employ;
For why complain at HIS decision,
Which bestows an endless Joy.
More cheerful, then, I'll strive to be,
Calmly bearing every loss,
Ever smile on those around me,
Till we meet yon heavenly host.
Charlotte, March 3.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

MAsoNIC.-The Rev. Dr. Francis l..
Hawks, of New York, has consented to
deliver the address before the Masonic
Fraternity of this State, in Oxford. on the
Oath day of June next,son the occasion of
the completion of St. Johns College. The
Masonic Fraternity, generally, are respect
fully and cordially invited to attend and
participate in the rites incident to the oc-
caSiOn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
THE CHINESE WAR.

Letters from China to the 10th of Decem-
Der are published in the Paris Moniteur,
which state that the damage sustained by
the foreign merchants was not so great as
at first stated. Of the thirteen European
quarters at Chysan-hong five were destroy
ed, and of the eighty foreign factories at
Canton twenty-one were burnt.
AS soon as the English ships commenc-
ed firing the floating population of vaga-
bonds at Canton rushed into Chysan- hong,
pillaged and then fired the European stores.
The incendiaries were soon dispersed by
the shells from the English ships, when the
French seamen extinguishcd the fires. The
Chinese town suffered terribly as we'll by
the fire from the English ships as by the
native robbers.
Of the twelve great factories belonging
to the Hong merchants nine were destroy
ed at the first attack.
A great number of merchants had fe6 to
Shanghai.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
To the Managers of the Meek
lenburg Co. Bible Society.

According to the resolution adopted at the
last Anniversary, the Managers in every con-
pregation are expected to examine their respec-
tive fields and to supply all, who are destitute,
with the Bible The Managers will report at
our annual meeting Sd Wednesday in May. The
time is short and you are earnestly desired to
give instant attention to this important matter.
f. NYE HUTCHINSON, Rec. Sec.
P.S-You will find Bibles for gratuitous dis
trbution at the DEPOSITORY, Louvre d Enniss'
Book Store. March s, 1904.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
NOTICE.

The subscriber having disposed Of his
entire stock of Saddlery to Mr. j. S. Lyles,
takes great pleasure in recommending him
to his friends and customers.
All those indebted, either by Note or
Book Account, will please come forward
and settle. They will always find me at
the old stand prepared for settlement.
Feb "a, 1857. X. SHAW.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT PIERCE.-As
President Pierce is about to retire from
office, a correspondent of the Richmond
Enquirer proposes, if consonant to his own
feelings, that the State of Virginia raise,
by individual subscription, sum suffi-
cient to purchase a Southern home and
present it to him. as substantial approval
not in word, but in deed-of his admin
istration of the government. To put the
ball in motion, the correspondent promises
to pay one hundred dollars, so soon as the
necessary amount is subscribed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
RASCALITY UNFINISHED.

Mr. Gilbert, one of the members of Con-
gress from New York charged with cOrrup-
ton. made speech in the House on the 9th
uIt. in defence of his conduct. He denied
the truth Of the charge of the investigating
committee, aud denounced the attempt of
the House to fix stigma on his character
as unprecedented. He charged the House
cluded by stating that he had resigned his
seat, and Immediately left. The House
Kas taken by surprise; and the resolutions
referring to his case were laid on the table,
yeas l35, nays Is.
A letter was submitted from Mr. Matte
son, another member from New York who
was also charged with corruption, setting
forth that as no trial had been allowed Mr.
Gilbert, he had no right to expect larger
measure of justice, and accordingly he had
resigned his seat.
Thus has these specimens of northern
morality and social refinement gone I'M
whipped of justice. 1t is a great pity that
the House allowed them to escape without
expulsion. These are they that secure an
election by shrieking for freedom at home
and blinded by their own inward corruption,
they look upon others as being altogether
such As they are, and equally capable of
being bought with price. Men who can
thus reduce rascality to practice and work
dishonesty by rule, are unfit for the assoca-
ton of gentlemen. and disgrace to those
whom they represent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

COLUMBIA MARKET, Feb. 28th, 1857.
There was fair and steady demand for
Cotton, at former quotations. Some $50
bales were sold, at prices ranging lO3 to
Is cents most sales III to l23 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

CHARLESTON MARKET, Feb. %.
The sales IN our cotton market to-day
foot up 400 bales, without any change in
prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

REMARKS.-Cotton is easier and prices
not quite so full as they were last week
we quote from 10 to l24. Corn not in
much demand. Peas are in demand at 20
to rs cents. Dried unpeeled Peaches are
in demand at 81 cts. per pound, and Apples
at 3 cents. Irish Potatoes SO 25 per bush.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

FATAL AFFRAY.-Mr James Peacock,
was killed at Pikeville, Wayne county, N. c.,
while engaged in an affray with two brothers.
named James and Needham Tarleton.
James give security to answer in the sum
of 81 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

u. The only way we can expect our
people to encourage home manufactures is
to offer them as good articles on as good
terms as they can get abroad. Thousands
of dollars are annually sent out of the State
for the single article of Water Buckets; but
there is no reasoL for continuing to do so
when it is known that there is Bucket Fac
tory in our own State which produces a
superior Bucket, in every way, to those
heretofore sold in our markets. Mr. G. H.
MakePeace, about year ago put in opera
ton mandatory of this kind in the vicin-
ity of Fayetteville, which is now turning off
Buckets that cannot be surpassed for neat
ness and durability.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

70 The remains of DR.. Kane, the Arctic
navigator, whose death at Havana we men
toned last week. has arrived at Philadel-
phia. The highest honors were paid them
in the different cities through which they
passed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

w. & MANCHESTER ROAD.-We learn
(says the Wilmington Herald) tia. at the
special meeting of the stockholders of the
Wilmington and Manchester railroad Com
pany held on the 25th at Marion Court
House, the location of the work shops &c,
of said Company, was discussed at length;
it was finally decided by heavy vote that
the location should be at Wilmington.
We learn also that it was decided to
erect relay house at Marion Court House
for the shelter and repair of locomotives,
an improvement much needed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03
SUPREME COURT.

The following decisions have been de-
livered since our last report:
By Nash, c. j. In West V. Sloan, in
equity, from Mccklenburg; plaintiff emit
tied to Il re- conveyance and to an account.
In Marshall V. Finn, from New Hanover,
affirming the judgment. In Doe er dem
Kerns Feeler, from Rowan affirming the
Judgment. In McElroy vHarris, in equity,
from Davidson, declaring there is no error
in the order appealed from. In Doe CT dem
Black V Caldwell, from Mecklenburg, af-
firming the Judgment. In Dewey V Cock
ran. from Cabarrus, affirming the judgment.
BY Pearson, j. In Mann Hunter, from
Pasquotank, affirming the judgment. In
Rives Dadley, in equity. from Northamp-
ton. In Brown v Brown. from Orange, af-
firming the Judgment. In Neal and Rich
ardson Wilcox, from Jones, affirming the
Judgment. In Springs V Harvin, in equity,
from Mecklenburg, directing reference.
In Perry Marlborough, in equity, from
Franklin.
By Battle J. In Threadgill V Barnwell,
in equity, from Arson, dismissing the bill.
In Barnwell Threadgill, in equity, from
Arson, decree for plaintiffs. In Watt v.
Johnston, from Chatham, affirming the judg
ment. In Schoolfield Chambers, from
Person, affirming the Judgment. In Symons
Northern, from Davidson, affirming the
Judgment. In Ingram Ingram, from Union
affirming the Judgment. In Smithwick v.
Shepherd, from Martin, affirming the judg-
ment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

PoRK PACKING Observation-Disclosures
Feb. 24.-The Price Currents statement
of the pork packing returns from 176 places
foot up decrease from last season of % per
cent, in numbers and CT per cent, in weight,
making total decrease of 314 per cent.
The provision market is excited.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

on Monday the I'd March,.
TERMS:-From So to $l2 per session of
five months, according to the age and progress
of the pupil. No deduction will be made for
absence unless occasioned by sickness.
Charlotte, March 3, 1861. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-03

"BIRDs OF A FEATHER" &C.--The
The Black republican State Convention of
Rhode Island nominated their candidate for
Governor, and the americans Know
Nothing party assembled and nominated
the same individual. At the North, Black
Republicanism and Know Nothingism Tor
peculiar Americanism) are one and the
same thing. The prominent feature of the
former party's creed is the alienation of
section from section, and that of the latter,
the sundering of social ties by secresy and
rascality. One leads, the other follows
one acts openly, the other coyertly-both
are dying out with inward corruption.