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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
NORTHERN LITERATURE.

We have frequently. but we fear, ineffec-
tually called the attention of southern read
ers to the character of the Northern papers
and periodicals which they are reading
Can anything WELD more powerful and
deleterious influence over the peace of So
ciety and the dignity of our institutions
than a depraved, degenerate literature -
Yet southern men, boasting of their chival-
ry, their patriotism and their devotion to
southern institutions, can't be pursuaded of
the wrong they are doing in patronising a
species of literature whose main object is
the overthrow of slavery and the consequent
introduction ola servile war into the south
ern States.
Of the kind Of lit Prature to which we al
lude is Putnam's Magazine, the New York
Herald, the Philadelphia Evening Post and
other kindred prints, all of which have a
wide circulation in the South. Let US take
for example, few extracts from Putnam's
Magazine. Speaking of the institutions of
slavery that periodical, in a late nunoer,
says:
erature Uncle TOMS Cabin is the greatest
protest against it,
That novel is scarce six years old, and
it strikes the key note of strain that will
not cease. The whole spirit of modern lit
erature is directly humane. There are,
therefore, but three ways open to Tupman
d Co.; first, to give up reading altogether !;
second, TO read q humane literature ubich
is, IN its UerV essence. anti SlQreru; or third
| In insist. that the talent enough to do what
is wanted shall begin to do it,
The Editor moreover says that the litera-
ture Of the country twill treat slavery as a
great moral, social and political evil"
+ That such language as the foregoing ex-
erts ruinous influence, even on southern
minds, will not-dOes not admit of an argu-
ment. The result, it is true, may not be
serious; but the intention is corrupt and the
tendency dangerous.
The Richmond Enquirer says ait speaks
well for either the charity or the ignorance
of our people, when such stuff is tolerated.
| We are not inclined TO give it the gentler
| name. 1t is sheer ignorance, or worse, a
! stupid blindness to the true interests of the
South. which prompts any to the encour-
agement of such literature"
We agree perfectly with the Enquirer,
and therefore venture to urge upon our
readers the stern necessity that exists for
| the suppression of "such stuff" Were a
southern. editor to present the like to his
readers, he would receive and deserve a
coat of tar and feathers. Will ..such STUFF
still be tolersted!-Gpldsboro' Tribune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
MAN DRuGGED BY WOMAN TO PROCURE

Man DRUGGED BY WOMAN TO PROCURE
MARRIAGE.-A Philadelphia correspondent
tells story of young woman-fair, but
frail-who induced an old widower, with
married children, who was in the habit OF
visiting her, to marry her, she having first
drugged him with liquor. One of the city
fathers was invited to tie the knot, but see
ing the position of affairs returned to his
Office to procure marriage certificate
Instead of returning he sent police officer
for the old gentleman's son, and together
they rescued him from the woman's clutches.
The woman followed the party out on the
pavement, and endeavor to induce the
old man to return. Finding all her per-
suasions to be lost, she commenced to fight,
and one of the officers received a very pretty
black eye from her delicate fist.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
MEcK1ENBURa
AGRICULTURAL FAIR

In obedience to q resolution of the Meek
lenburg Agricultural Society. passed at the
last annual meeting herewith enclose q
list of premiums to be awarded at the
exhibition of the Society at the approach
ing Fall Meeting. 1857. would here call
the attention of the members of the Society
to resolution adopted at the last meeting
opening a list for all who may desire to
enter and compete for the best FIVE
ACRES IN CORN. The resolution re-
quires those intending to compete, to enter
their names upon the Secretary's Book,
and deposite the sum of Five Dollars with
him by the 1st of April next, at which time
the list will be closed. The successful
competitor to take the whole amount de-
posted with the Secretary, and also the
premium offered by the Society.
ROB'T F. DAVIDSON,
Chm Er. Cona'tee Meek.
a or;caIfur1L .Sociefn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

TERRIBLE FAMINE IN NoRwAY-Hun-
dreds Dying Dai1y-The English papers
have accounts from Norway, which give a
painful picture of the suffering of the
inhabitants of Lapland and Finmark,
bordering on the North Cape Of Norway
Owing to failure of the crops, the inhabi-
tants are in a state of starvation:
"Hundreds are dying daily, and the living
are compelled to subsist as they best can,
on the bark of trees, ground and cooked
with oats. In order to alleviate these
suferings charitable committees have been
organized on the opposite coasts Of the Gul
of Bothnia to collect contributions in kind
such as corn, flour, vegetables and spirits,
which will be conveyed to them across the
ice in sledges. As an addition to the
suffering of these poor creatures, the cold is
of severity rarely experienced even in
these ce-bound countries"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
Notice..

ALL PERSONS subject to pay Poll Tax to
the State of North Carolina, who resided within
the limits of the town of Charlotte, on the first
day of February, 1857, or who bad been princi-
pally employed in any profession or vocation in
said Town, for three months or more Immediately
preceding the said first day of February-and all
lersons who owned or were possessed of Taxable
Property within said town, on the first day Of
February, are hereby notified to give in to the
Town Clerk, before the last day Of March, 1857,
A LIST OF THEIR SAID POLLS AND TAXABLE
PROPERTY.
The said list shall state the numbers and local
situations of the Lots or parts of Lots given in,
with the value of which they are assessed for
taxation by the State, the number of white taxa
BILE Polls, of taxable slaves, and of Free Negroes,
residing on the first of February, on the lands OF
persons giving in said list.
j. B. KERR, Town Clerk.
March 10, 1857. 36-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

THE HIGHER LAW PARTY.-The de-
velopments made by the investigating
committee show the real character of that
Immaculate party which, under the lead Of
VIM. II. Seward, proclaims its adherence
to shigher law" than the constitution
which it is sworn to maintain. That higher
law to which they bow seems to be their
own pecuniary interest. For this the
interests of the people and the country are
alike sacrificed, the laws of God and the
requirements of their oaths alike disregarded:
and for money and lands, these pure patriots
and protesting philanthropists are ready to
sell their votes and give their influence
upon any subject.
These are the higher law men, who scott
at the old parties and pirate about purity
and conscience, as if they alone possessed
these qualities.
The vote on the report of the committee
will show pretty clearly the character of
the parties, and let the country understand
who they are that sell their influence, and
who justify them in such acts.
This Black Republicanism is but miser-
able sham to cover black hearts and polluted
minds. To US it is significant only Of
hypocrisy and cant, of knavery and de-
magogueism. From Seward and Sumner
down to Greeley and Gilbert there is
nothing but knavery and rottenness-
Baltimore Republican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

A WARNING To PHYsIcIANs.-One dav
last week, DIR. Samuel Champney, of New
York, was e,iled to hold post-mortem
examination on the body of John Elders.
who died from infammatory rheumatism
and who was supposed to have died OF
injuries caused by beingknocked down and
robUed a few days previous. While making
the post-tuortem DIR. Champney cut the
fore finger of his left hand with scalpel,
but so slightly that he did not pay any
attention it. Soon afterwards he expert
enced a severe pain in the left arm, which
extended to the arm pit, and notwithstanding
every exertion and medical assistance, the
poison extended through the arm to the
body, aud caused his death Thursday
evening.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
To the Managers of the Neck
lenburg Co. Bible Society,

According to the resolution adopted at the
gregation 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.
Z. NYE HUTCHIsON, Rec. Sec.
P.S-You will find Bibles for gratuitous dis
tribution at the Depository, Lowrie e. Enniss'
Book Store. March 3, 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
MOTl0M |.

The subscriber having disposed of hi,
entire stock of Saddlery to Mr. ,. S. Lyes
takes great pleasure in recommends 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. r. SHAW.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
CONDITION OF GEN WALKER.

A gentleman who came in the Illinois ON
Friday night, at New York, makes the fol-
lowing statement:
"while stopping at Acapulco, on our
way down from San Francisco, we learn
that Walker was completely hemmed in on
all sides by the sllied forces. twas stated
that the news had been taken there by the
steamer OrizaJa, by which steamer about
$50 recruits, intended for Walker, had pro-
ceeded to San Francisco, instead of being
landed at San Juan del Sur. 1t appeared
to be the opinion of the officers of the steam
er Sonora, from what they had learned, that
Walker would make his escape from Mica
ragua. We found it very difficult to get
any reliable information, however. / sue
ceeded in securing a copy of the New York
Tribune at Acapulco. which contained the
only late satisfactory accounts | could OBJ
tain after leaving San Francisco until our
arrival i'm New York"
The following statement of another pas
senger - also given:
From the time of leaving San Francisco
l could get no intelligence about Walkers
movements until reached Aspinwall. We
only stopped at Acapulco and Panama, and
I heard nothing in either place; but on
reaching Aspinwall l met with young man
with whom had been previously acquaint-
ed in California. where we had worked to-
gcther in the mines. He told me that he
had been with Walker about nine months,
| and had just effected his escape, with about
thirty others, most of whom, like himself,
were entirely destitute of money, and that
he did not know how TO get back to the At
lantic States, which he desired to do; that
| he would have to remain there on charity
until he could get chance of returning
| home he said that Walkers men were in
the most deploraole condition, without
money and clothes. and almost without the
common necessaries of life that most OF
| them had begun to turn against their lead
ers and would desert him if they could only
succeed in effecting their escape. never
saw a harder looking set of customers than
some of the deserters met with my ac-
quaintance in Aspinwall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
S. REWARD.

STRAYED from Charlotte on the Doth Of
January, a bay horse MULE, about IL yean
old, and has white mark behind the right ear
Last seen going towards Salisbury.
The above reward will be paid and expenses
on delivery of said Mule to the subscriber at st.
GATHERINGS Mills. JOHN WILKES, Jr
February %, 1857 Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

ANNUAL. APPROPRIATIONS annual
appropriation bill which passed the Honse
OF Representatives on Thursday. appropri-
ateSo vPr S35,O00.00O. This includes sI3.-
100000 for the army; sI2,OOO.OOO for the
navy; S1,5OO,OO0 for steam mail lines: S2.-
100000 for Notifications, and 5000, 900 OF
S6,O00O0O for items of civil service, such
rs coast survey. capitol extension, custom
houses, &c.
Among the appropriations connected with
the Light House establishment we find the
following: Rebuilding Light House at Cape
Lookout. n. c., $4,000: do. do. Body's
Island, \. c., S25.00O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

AN OLD AND PRoLIFIC WoMAN.-A
correspondent ofthe Macon ga Telegraph,
says that there is in Bibbs county, in that
State, a negro woman l2O years of age,
who has ll9 descendants living; fify,two
are owned in that county, and sixty-seven
in the one adjoining. She is in possession
of all her faculties except her sight.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

WE want to purchase 900 Cords of Tan Bark,
for which we will pay the following prices, in
Cash, delivered at our Tan Yard, or at either OF
the Railroad depots at this place:
White or Chestnut Oak Bark, 81 so per cord,
Red or Black " 400
BOONE & co.
Charlotte, March 3, 1857. 35-2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
DISSOLUTION.

RENNO & READING, was dissolved, by
mutual consent, on the 10Th day of February,
1857 Those having claims against the firm
must present them to Mr. Reading for settlement
DAVID RENNO,
SIDNEY READING,
March Sd, 1857. .pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

CoTToN THIRTY CENTS PER PoUND.-The
Augusta Constitutionalist of Sd. inst, states
that on the day previous, a gentleman
made two bets, each s25 against $500, that
Cotton will sell at thirty cents per pound by
the 25th of December next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
! GARDINrn. Ne. Jupe 90 =,

GARDISER. Me-. June %. lac.
WIN. III. DYER-Dear Sir: have used ,wo =.
ties OF Prof. Woods Hair Restorative, and can ~, y.
ly say it is the greatest discovery of the A.. u
restoring and changing the Hair. Before man, ,Ot
was as gray rs n man Of seventy. NV ha;s
nov attained its original color. You can rsaa aas
mend it to the world without the least fear ~
case was one OF the worst kind. ny
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

= MOBILE, March "A warehouse in this
city was burnt yesterday, with 5000 bales
of cotton. The loss is mostly covered by
insurance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

u BY private letter from West Point,
(says the South Carolinian,) we learn with
deep regret the death of Prof. Jacob W.
Bailey, the eminent professor of Chemistry
Military Academy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

, robson COUNTY COURT.-At the Term
of the Court. last week, it was resolved with
but one dissenting voice, to restore Jury
trials ia that Court, in accordance with the
act of The late Legislature.
A Special Court, was elected, of which
Ihos. A. NOrment Esq. is Chairman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

SALIsBURY--We rejoice at the evidences
of prosperity in this goodly town of ours.
Signs of Improvement are visible in every
direetion.-Strangers are coming here for
the purpose of making this their place of
business. Mechanics are rushing here;
idlers. with big mustachios and goatees,
very self-complacen:ly giving them a twist,
pronounce it q dem dull place. Business
OF all kinds is on the increase and our mar
ket has been very brisk for the past week.
Everything. indeed. seems to have received
new life and vigor, and the prosperity of
our town has become a fared 6ct.-Banner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

A BITTER REBUKE.-General Quitman.
in his late celebrated speech in the House,
il speaking of the resolution declaring that
suggestions to revive the slave trade are
shocking to the moral sense &c, made this
witty and severe remark:
ut is vain and pharisaical arrogance of
superior virtue i'll us to assume such
censorship. l intend no personal disrespect
when say, that this House, constituted as
it is, is one of the last tribunals to which
questions of public morals or private honor
should be referred"
A COOP W1FE.-In the eighty fourth
year of his age, DR.. Calvin Chaplin wrote of
his wife:
"My domestic enjoyments have been,
perhaps, as near perfection as the human
condition permits. She made nay home the
pleasomtest spot on earth to me. And now
that she is gone, my worldly loss is
perfect"
How many poor fellow would be saved
from suicide, from the penitentiary, and the
gallows every year, had he been blessed
with such wife
"She made home the pleasantest spot GU
earth to me-" What a grand tribute to
that woman's love, and piety, and common
sense!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

THE YARBOROUGH HOUsE.-We observe
that Mr.. Dabney Cosby. who is now sole
proprietor of the premises. has commenced
the work of completing this large and hand
some structure. The old wooden buildings
are tn be removed, and the house is to be
completed according to the original design.
Mr. Cosby is a man of energy and enter
prise, and will go through with what he
undertakes. When finished, this Hotel
will vie in appearance and spaciousness
with any in the State.
Guion's Hotel has been closed.-Rdleigh
Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

REMOVAL OF JUDGE CHARACTERIZATION
for the removal of Judge Edward G.. Lor-
ing, by impeachment or address, are now in
circulation in Massachusetts, and will soon
be presented to the Legislature. The
ground taken by the petitioners is that Judge
Loring has been living in wilful violation
of law of the commonwealth, which pro-
vides that no person holding any judicial
office under the constitution of that State
shall hold the Office of U. S. commissioner
or any Office under the laws of the United
States.
Judge Loring is the man who gave the
abolitionists of Boston a mortal offence by
delivering up fugitive slave.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

Opened a SCHOOL at her own residenc.
on Monday the ID March.
TERMS:-From 81 to $I5 per session Of
hive months, according to the age and progress
OF the pupil. No deduction will be made for
absence unless occasiOned by sickness
Charlotte, March 3, 1857. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

PRESIDENT PIERCE's CABISET.-Tt is
stated that the late Cabiuet are prepar-
ed to dispense. Judge Campbell's family
have already removed to Philadelphia. Mr.
Marcy will remain a month or so, enter
tanning President Pierce as his guest. Mr.
Davis will return to Mississippi after the
executive session. Mr.. Guthrie will go at
once to Kentucky, and the other members
immediately to their respective homes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

THE PRESIDENTS LAST SABBATH IN
WASHINGTON. President Pierce has, dur
ing his term of Office. been a regular at
teudant ut the Four and a-half Street Pres
byterian church. Last Sabbath was re-
markably fine day. The crowd in the city
attended church with our citizens. The
Four aad a-half street church was very
much crowded; all the pews in the house
were filled at an early hour except the one
occupied by the President. He came in
as the service began. Rev. Mr.. Sunder-
land. the pastor, in the course of his SER
mon, took occasion to address the Presi-
dent. He alluded to the great dignity to
which he had been called "a President of
this great nation; of the success Of his ad-
ministration of the cessation of popular
clamor, and the prosperity of the nation of
which he had been the head; and abiding.
feelingly, with tears, to the sorrow of that
church and the people at large at the de-
parture of the President from among U.S.
A solemn stiffness and many tears bore
witness to the truthful standardization.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10
WESTERN DE M0CRAT.
SNCHARLOTTE.06"
FAREWELL RECEPTION AT TIE
WHITE HOUSE

While all patriotic citizens, in every sec
ton of the country, bear testimony to the
dignity, the frmness, and the patriotism
which have marked the official career of
President Pierce, his high moral worth and
social excellences have insured for him the
lasting respect of the citizens of Washing
ton city. 1t was not to- be wondered at,
therefore, that a large cOncOurse of ladies
and gentlemen visited the White House on
the Sd instant, when the municipal authori-
ties, in compliance with an official vote.
went tn pay their parting respects. The
East Room was filled in few moments
after the doors were opened; and when the
President made his appearance, Mayor
Maeruder addressed him in a compliment
hry speech, to which the President replied.
He was listened to with marked attention.
and the deep feeling manifested by the au-
dience showed the regret with which they
listened to his parting words.
At the conclusion Of the remarks the
authorities and citizens, individually, shook
hands with the President, many lingering
to express their gratitude for his courtesies
and kindnesses since he has occupied the
Presidential chair. Several large deputa-
tions of clerks from the Treasury and other
departments were then in turn presented to
pay their adicus, and there was no diminu-
ton of the influx of visitors until the Presi-
dent was forced t., retire, that he might at
tend to the pressing official business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-10

BALTIMORE COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGERY.
The seventeenth annual commencement
of this institution took place in Baltimore,
on Friday evening last-There were a
large number of Graduates. We observe
the names of the following from North
Carolina-James D. Fleming, Avis Haynes
Jones, George w. Monroe and Vines
Edmund Turner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-05
A Trade a Fortune.
BY A. sHAMBAUGH.

If parents would consider the welfare
and Happiness Of their children they would
choose The viriuous mechanic, farmer or
homes trader, as companions and help
mates, instead of the rich, who, aside from
their income, have no means Of subsls
tsnce.
How often does the question arise and
from religious parents, too, in choosing
companions and sultors Tor their daugb-
ters.
"Is he rich ?" If the daughter answers,
Yes, he is rich, he is gentleman, neat in
his dress, ,and can live ,0ithOm york. the
parents are pleased.
Not many years ago, Polish lady, OF
plebeian birth, but Of exceeding beauty and
accomplishments, won the affections of a
young nobleman, who, having her con-
sent, solicited her from her father in mar
riage. and was refused. We may easily
imagine the aslonishment Of lie noble
man.
Am not said he, 'of sufficient rank
TO aspire to your daughters hand 2
You are undoubtedly of lhe best blood
of Poland
'And my fortune and reputation, are
they not!
Your estate is magnificent, and your
conduct il irreproachabIe.'
Then having your daughters consent,
how should | expect refusal ?
This. SIR the father replied, 'is my
only child, her happiness is The chief con-
Germ Of my life. All The possessions OF