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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
TIE MORMON WAR.

Brigham Young has issued declaration
of Independence, and is in open rebellion
against the government. He calls on men
women and children to sell their store
clothes and all superiority, and buy guns
and ammunition, and hold themselves IN
readiness to defend the faith of the Saints.
The Mormons are SAID to have l5,ooo
troops under arms, and to be in league with
all the Indians in the Rocky Mountains
and on the plains. 1t will require some
hard fighting before this fanatical host Is
conquered; but we 60 in for wiping out
the vile stain upon our character as
Christian nation, let the cost be what II
may. Let Delhi of Mormonism fall. Let
this modern Sodom be stormed and razed
TO its very foundations. Let that old in
corrgible fanatic, Brig. Young be caught
scuttled, and sunk in some mud-hole' and
let his followers pass away as those thai
persisted in the gainsaying of Korah.
We agree with the Richmond Wing IL
its views set forth in the following para
graph:
"If the Mormons be as strong as they
are represented to be, Congress Dug ut i'm
mediately to authorize tile levy of thirt,
thousand volunteers. 1t is important t
crush this revolt at once-to show til
overwhelming power of the government
, to make all traitors or men yerging upo
treason, feel that there is no hope for then
4 when they set themselves up against til
+ regular constituted authorities. Inc Vei
eeance of the government ought to u
swift, sure and irresistible. Its arm Shout
l. not be withheld until treason IS weede
out. This is no party matter. Let ever
s man come forward and assist the Exec'
d tive with all his soul. If thirty thouSai'
e men be not enough, let him have doub
O the number, or even one hundred thousan
. | if necessarNn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
THE SLAVE TRADE.

Tn the South Carolina State Senate, the
special committee to whom was referred
that portion of Gov. Adams Message of
last year relating to the slave trade, made
the following report
"ResoLred, That the chief and almost
entire productive industry of the slavehold-
ing States, is agriculture, to the success
FIJI prosecution of which the labor OF negro
slaves is indispensably necessary.
ResoLred, That there lisa great and grow
mo deficiency of agricultural labor in the
said State, which the natural increase OF
the slave population is inadequate to sup
ply. .
ResoEred, That the effect of prohibiting
| the imnortation of slaves from abroad is to
limit the EXPANSION of the productive indus
! rrv of the said States, and of the population
/ which that industry sustains to the ratio o.
the natural increase of the slave population
Resolued, That the importation of slave;
from abroad would accelerate the develop
ment of the agricultural resources of thu
| slaveholding States, and promote their pro
gress in wealth, population and genera
| improvement, and that such importation
| carried on under proper regulations, woul'
net be inconsistent with the principles o
Justice and humanity.
ResoIred, That the effect of an entir
suppression of the African slave trade
would be to confine the negroes of thei
own country, and preclude them from sue
means of relief from the pressure of re
duudant population, as might be afforde
by emigration in the only form in which II
benefits can be extended to them.
!, RESOLVED, That the Act of Congress d.
claring the African slave trade to be pirac
q if it be understood as affirming that it
I piracy in the nature of things and in I'll
sense of the Constitution. afirms what
+ untrue ; and inasmuch as it purports al
n intends to convert into piracy what Is n
Q % in the nature of things and in the sen
e of the Constitution. the said Act Is unco
] stitutional, null and void"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvEN-
TON

The members of the Democratic State
Committee are respectfully requested to
meet in the City of Raleigh, on Friday, the
8th dav of January, 1858, to determine on
the time aid place for holding the next
Democratic State Convention; and to take
such other steps as they may consider ex-
pedient and proper to promote the Demo
cratic cause in North Carolina.
The members of the Committee, in the
order named by the President OF the last
State Convention, are as follows VIM
w Holden, of Wake; James Fulton, o.
New Hanover James White, of CASTOR
Jesse A. Waugh, of Forsyth; Robert S
French. of Robson; William A. jenkins
Of Warren VIM. X. Lane, Of Wayne
David Coleman, of Yancey r. P. Warins
of Mecklenburg and Joseph Allison, o
Orange.
W. w. HOLDEN, Chairman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
MIR. HoLDEN'S ADDRESS.

We have received a copy ofan Address
delivered before the Duplin county Agn-
cultural Society at its recent Annual ENhi-
bition, by w. w. Holden, Esq. The Ad-
dress contains much valuable information,
sound and practical views of Agriculture
and fully sustains Mr. Holden's reputation
AS an able writer and finished orator. We
make one extract to show how beautifully
he sums up and presents to view, the I'M
mense resources of North Carolina; show
;no that she IS strong in resources, Mr.
| McRae's decl lration to the contrary not
withstanding. After showing that the
variety of soil and temperature OF the Old
North State fits her for the production OF
all the leading staples of the country the
Address says:
Her soil yields in perfection cotton
corn. wheat, buckwheat, barley, oats, rye,
tobacco, rice, potatoes, peanuts peas
beans, indigo-a plant native to the Caro-,
Iinas. and which, if the war in India should
he greatly prolonged, might be cultivated
here with profit; rhubarb, sugar-cane' flax
hemp, all the grasses, grapes, with man
| other useful fruits, ana many ol the feS.t
bIes known elsewhere in the world. lie
eastern forests abound in naval stores an'
timber of all kinds; and her western noun
tains with balsam fir, chestnut, the maple
tree. affordinr sugar. timber of all varItIes
and cingseng, the chinese plant of lmmor
talitV, worth its weight in silver. She hn
mineral treasures of iron, of the "blacI
hand" iron ore, the only mine of the kin
on this continent of coal, granite, marbl
/ of all kinds and colors, sandstone both fir
a and flexible, gold, silver. bar lead and biac
! lead, slate soapstone, limestone burrs'"h'
copper, mari, gypsum plaster sulphur
: salt, and precious stones. Wool can b
n crown with profit in nearly every County
: While in some of the western Counties sheer
walks may be found equal to any in tn
= world. For more than two hundred mule
e ON her southern border, reaching tro
y Bladen to Henderson, the grape may
/, cultivated to perfection, producing wine
e superior to those of Longworth at Clncn
. nnti, and which might be made to riv
& those of France and Germany
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

~We call attention to the advertise
ment, in another column, of the Charlotte
Female Academy. This Institution is now
thoroughly furnished with Corps of COM
potent Teachers. and every facility afforded
pupils for acquiring finished educati"n.-
Rev. Mr. Burwen and Lady are every way
worthy the confidence of parents or guar
dams having children or wards to educate
The patrons of this school may rest as
sured that the Principal and his Lady vii
Give attention to the moral training of thu
nupiIs entrusted to their care.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

This School il now open for the reception Of
Boarding and Day Pupils, under the dirtction
of the RsxoRoberi Burwen and Lady--teachtrs
of long experience. ..-.....--.,,
The Principal is happy to announcsihat ne
has secured, the services OF DIR. J. ECAkdAhD
a. Professor of Music and Modern Language,
who will also give instructions in Drawing, un.
til other arrangements, that art in progress, snail
have been consummated. DR.. Eckhard Is Stls-
tlcman of high literary attainmcnts, ard
thorough teacher in his departments
The School is now furnished with fnll Norrs
of Teachers in all the branches OF Fcmaie eou
cation: and as the building is now complete
and furnished with every convenience, the Prln-
cinal asks. with confidence, the patronage OF
nareuts and guardians who desire school Tor
their children and wards, where they may ENJOY
the advantages of u public school, and AT me
same time be in the bosom Of Christian family :
The Sessions will correspond with those OF
Davidson College.
Terms, per Session, payable half IN dd-
VInce:
| Board (including every accommodation ana
Tuition 20 W.
| Tuition of Day Scholars, $lo 10 %i0 W
Latin and Modern Languages, each, ~ w
| Use of Piano for practice, - w.
| Drawing and Painting, $lO 10 w w
Boarders will furnish their own towels and
table napkins. .r.,..o
and no deduction made for absence except IN
| cases of protracted sickness.
| After short recess at Christmas, the eHeiclS.
of the School will be resumed on Tuesday, th'
eth of January, II and this will be good TIM
for new pubils TO enter. al
| For further particulars, address
Rev X. BURWELL,
Dec. g, 1857. S6-4t Charlotte, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
IMPORTANT FROM UTAH.
The Territory Declared Free and Iadspe"-
dent by Brigham.


Mr.. Power, a passenger by the Northern
Light, from California. says ne had a con-
yersation in Utah with one of the Mormon
soldiers, an Englishman. He referred In
bitter terms to the treatment the Mormons
had received in Illinois and Missouri, re-
Aected on the injustice and tyranny of the
neople of the United States, and said, that
the time was come to get even. He said
they were on their way to meet zen. har-
new, to see what he was coming for "lf
no was coming peaceably we will LET him
come, but if not, we will drive him back"
were the words used Another Mormon
named Killion, an old man who lives about
seven miles from Salt Lake City, spoke
bitterly against the United States, denounc-
ed Judge Drummond and oil the federal
officers. and reioiced that the time had
come when the Saints would be revenged
: on their enemies-that men were found
who could face the enemy and that Har-
new. with his $500 men, never would reach
!. Salt Lake City. He also stated that GOV
I ernor Brigham Young had ordered the
!, people to prepare for war; that they should
not sell emigrants anything; that they
must lay up provisions that the men an'
women must not dress up in store clothes
anv more but that all must be saved t.
forward the cause Of the church agalns
y the common enemy-that the men must o
content with buckskin instead OF broad
cloth, aud have plenty Of guns and amuni
ton.
= On the 18th of August, passed throug
- the city of Salt Luke. Remained onl
Q three or four hours. Had conversatio
with a merchant-a Gentile-who state
that on the previous Sunday Brigha
Young had declared, in the temple, tn
E henceforth Utah was u separate and md
W pendent Territory, and owed no "bed'en'
- of allegiance to any form of laws but tho
of their own enactment and called up'
the people to stand together and suPpo
=; him in maintaining the cause OF God al
;, the Church. Was told that the house
Gilbert and Garrison had orders from Bri
+,n ham to pack up and leave before the I'll
,o+ of November.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, Dec. 2.-The steamer Amer-
ca, with Liverpool advices to the 2lst OF
November, has arrived at this port. She
brings $l25,00O in specie.
There was no essential change in money
matters. Heavy failures are reported in
England. The house of Peabody & Lord
had been in difficulties, but was relieved to
the amount of e1.OOO,OOO sterling by the
Bank of England.
The money pressure in England was un-
diminished, but continental markets were
improving.
Another unsuccessful attempt had been
made to launch the Leviathan steamer
The political news is of little Importance
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 21st.-Cotton closed
dull. nominally at decline of J to sd
Breadstuffs dull and slightly lower. ProTl
| sions dull.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
Dec 8.
State of N. Carolina, Lincoln Co

In Equity-FaH Term, 1857.
Alfred A RamsoIr vs. Samuel Wilson, Hiram
Wilson, and Peter Mauncy aud wife Jane
Petition fur sale Of Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction OF the Coui,,
that Peter Maunry and wife Jane, defendants IN
this suit, are non-rtsidcntS OF TINS H'"'''
tb,re.forc' ord rcd that publication be made IN
some public Gazrttc, for The space OF SIN weeks,
TINT the said defendants appear at the next CONT
Of Equity to be held for Lincoln county; at tue
Cont House in Lincolnton, on the 9Th MONDAY
after the 4th Monday in February next, to an
swer, plead or d,mnr, or judgment pro confess"
vii! be taken against th' M ,,;n
Witness WIN. J. Hokr, Clerk and Master IN
Eouitv for said county, at office, the 9Th MONDAY
after the 4tll Monday in August, 1851 ~
' Vim j. HOKE, CFk.
Tee. s.-6w IPr's fee sol
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

DISTRESSING ACCIDENTAL correspon-
dent of the Petersburg Express gives Oh
account of a sad accident which happened
in Weldon on Monday last. 1t seem that
a Mr. McGill was handling pistol at nap
,or,s Hotel, in the room with the children
when it accidently went off and lodged
ball in the side of an interesting little daugh'
ter of Mr. Happier, aged eight years ne
ball entered just above the hip. Inc cnio
fingered for day or two, and died An
other warning against the careless haloiins
| of fire arms.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
Notice.

THE fonrth session of Concord Female Col
leoe will close with an examination on the 18th
instant. There will be meeting of the Trustees
on the day preceding the examination at
o'clock, p. m. III. AELLI' DEC J.
Dec. 8, 1857. ."
n. B.-The next session will commence Wed
nesday, the 9th of January, 1905. n. N
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
Straved or stolen

"a From my stable on the night OF the
AA2Ist ult, black Horse ten years oiu
ohou, ffteen and a half hands high and lame IN
the riobt hind leg. l will give Five Dollars for
the recovery of the Horse, and Twenty-Five DOL
lars for proof sufficient to convict any person o
stealing him. Any information addressed to me
at Charlotte, will be- thankfully received;
II. Ii. MAXWELL
Dec. 8. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

TIT should be borne i'll mind that the fol
lowing are Wholesale prices mostly. w"
endeayor to keep the quotations correct,
hut 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, 1857-12-08

rz- The Erskime College Recorder is
tbe title of a periodical published by the
students of said College, located at Due
We.t. :. c. From the hasty peruSai we
have riyen the Magazine we are pleased
with il Mr. David Kerr of this place is
ono of the Editors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
DIED.,

In Cabaras county, on the 18th ultimo, VIII
son Blackwelder, Esq, in the 40th year OF his
age.
In Salisbury, on the goth ult: Mary Hill
oldest DAUGHTER of the late John A. Ellington
aged IA years, 5 months and 10 days.
Also, on the Both ult., Mrs. Nancy Keisler in
the 57th year of her age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

It is said "there is silver lining to every
cloud" In that case, we should think
some OF the men who are 'under cloud,
about these days, would attempt to steal
the lining.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

wA correspondent of the Washington
Irpiop. a citizen of Baltimore, writing from
that city, gives most deplorable account
of the recent elections in that city. ne
particularly calls the attention OF Congress
to the frauds perpetrated in the election Oh
two of its members. Messrs. Davis ano
Harris. Not only was violence used In
driving off voters from the polls but women
dressed in mems clothes. and even pros
titutes" without Disgusting their ATTIRE Vol
cd openly in several wards. Shame! shame
shame
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08
N. 4
Duncan X. McRae, Esq, late Con-

re- Duncan X. McRae, Esq, late ION
nj 20 Paris. who has very recently return
- North Carolina. has written letter
WI. Dancy, of Edgecomoe' Ill i"'oA
g Distribution. 1t is our honest con'lc-
49,, that Mr. McRae never acted with the
democratic party for any other purpose
It,. +o oct office We regretted at the
t;me land so expressed ourselves that Mr
pierce should appoint him to ONCE uhuei
IL administration. 1t is very evident tiiat
- i bidding for the honor OF being the
-; American candidate for Governor
o had our eve on him when we al
,,,dad TO that subject a few weeks ago
Tho Raleigh Register knew very wen the
ia of bait TO use to catch .fShy democrats;
ond hence. it pronounced the distribution
-s.;ou Greater than any that now divides
r,:os and adrerfised its desire to vote
for n democrat holding the same views.
1Ceu Mr. McRae, seeing the tempting bait.
;,,r,adiateIy niLbLeS, and says yea, the
distribntion question is of more Importance
.,,ao ,ren the .SIarcry question. We are OF
opiuiom, however, so far as tie letter Is
,.,rcernrd, that it is receiving more notice
than it really deserves. 1t is simply
r,hash of what the opposition have away
,,r,,ed in favor of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
,,n,binp ncw-except the astounding dis
closure that North Carolina is limited II
resources!
Itmakes but little difference whether Nj
McRae accepts the leadership OF the oppo
eition or not: it seems they are determine
TO scare up some renegade in whom the
IAN Mace more confidence than in one
their own party. What humIllatn
spcctaclc for party who gloried IN BEN
Lnilt upon the ruins of both the old parties
to be compelled to seek for a leader anon
the drscrtcrs from one of those very rune
rar,ies! Surely this is compliment
those who have borne the heat and burthe
Of the day i'll the armies of samuel
AshcviIe Spectator opposes this polio
and tits pretty sharpe lance into ihd
ucudrnt democrats" as follows:
What has the Wing or American part
ever gained by taking up the broken dow
otT-scourinns of the Democratic party una
the name Of independents" -llave tn
not to man gone back to the fold fro
whence they came? In tie instances
have before us working Americans we
neglected to favor some independent
mobile recruit from Democratic ranks.
!, this milk and water policy as much
anv other one thing-this system OF iayi
aside the Young and working men-tI
ruined the Wing party and is now +
I,urvino among political relics the inf
corpse of the American party
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

CHARLESTON MARKET, Dee. 5.
The cotton market was depressed to-day,
and 800 bales were sold, at lo4 to 10 ga;
lniddling fair nominal-l0 3-4c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

IL The Masonic Grand Lodge OF TINS
State convened in Raleigh yesterday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

SoUTu CAROLINA SENATOR week
the legislature of South Carolina elected
the Hon. j. III. Hammond to the - 0t".'S
Senate to fill the vacancy oecasione0 oy
the death of Mr. Butler.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

CONGRESS assembled yesterday and
we presume an organization OF the ll""Se
was Immediately effected. The President :
Message will appear in our next issue we
shall endcavor to keep our readers inform
cd with regard to the doings of Congress
and ~ the season will be an important one'
we invite those who desire to keep posted
mn to subscribe for the Western Democrat
Only t5ro dollars in advance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

REMARKS.-The trade was brisk last
week-a great deal of produce in market.
Groceries in favor of buyers. Flour slight
~ declined, though we quote as last week.
Wheat in demand at quotations. Cotton
nominal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

IL The Presbyterian Church at Orange
bnrr. s. c., was burnt on the 29th UT
Supposed TO have been the work OF an III
crmdiary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

~ Hon. Asa Biggs will accept our
thanks for copies of the Congressional
Globe and Appendix.
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COLUMBIA MARKET, December 5.
The cotton market was dull and Ian
guild yesterday, with prices still tending
in favor of buyers, s4c. being the out
side figure that anything would command.
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NOTICE.

,rrnose I will sell at the late residence of RObt
Hunter, decd. 10 miles Northeast OF Charlotte,
ON TUESDAY the 29th of DECEMBER, 1857,
I3 NEGROES,
consisting of Men, Women and Children, Boys
and Girls, mostly young and likely.
Also, at the same time and place, Will sell
Scholarship in Erskinc College, A5b.viile Dist,
S. c. 1 Terms made known on day OF Sale
b. H. GARRISON, Admir-.
Dec. ], 1857. oo-5t
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limited STATES CIRCUIT COURT his
Court, says the Raleigh Standard is IL
session here this week, his Honor Judge
Wayne presiding. The charge of the Judge
TO the Grand Jury on Monday was brlef'
but able and comprehensive.
The case of the United States VS.. Lee OF
Elizabeth City. charged with robblng the
mail. was continued. on account OF the ao-
sence of Gen. Mcclure material witness
The Court intimated that Mr. Lee might oe
permitted to go without bail. The Crane
Jury found true bill against John G' u III IL,
lev. but it is not certain that his case will
be tried this week.
The officers of the Court are r. T. Dick
ESQ, U. S. District Attorney "esie!
Jones, Esq, Marshal; and Z. Cantwell
Esq. Clerk. We observed the following
members of the Bar in attendance from
d;stonce. Messrs. William A. Wright j
parter Jordan, and Ed. Wilkins.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-12-08

NEW YORK MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Navor Wood has been defeated by lleman'
the peoples candidate. The majority ior
Ticman is 2,;}30.
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Many people are like steamer 1t taxes
hot-water to start them.
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TuE MARKETS.
Charlotte, Dec. 8, 1867.

CORRECTED WEEKLY ny t. NJ fA"""''
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Commemorative Petersburg Intel
l;oencer. from the best authority, learns
nat Reys. Edwards and Rosser were
not .arraigned' before the Virginia Confer Con #
ence for rolling tenpins; but the 1sct ol
their SO doing having been published in
newspaper i was merely referred to in M sIe
Edwa1ds. who had been referred to by the
newsnaper's correspondent as a participant
in the game. made some remarks not con on,
nad;nq his action to have been wrong ou'
expressing determination to abstain from ron
It Ion the ground of expedienoy." Inc
| Conference took no action whatever on the
] suhiect.-Richmond Dispatch.