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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

A NATIONAL MAN.-About the close of
the late session of Congress, Mr. Cass pre-
scented the preamble and resolutions of the
Legislature of Michigan, the State he has
so long represented on the floor of the SEN
ate. The resolutions instruct the Sena-
tors and requests the Representatives in
Congress from that State ''to resist to the
utmost the admission of any more slave
States in the Union, and to use their best
exertions to secure the immediate admission
of Kansas as free State, the repeal of the
fugitive slave law of 1850, and the prohibit
ton by law of slavery in all the Territories
and in the District of Columbian
Mr. Cass said that while he believed in
the general doctrine of instruction, yet I'M
der certain circumstances he did not think
that such demands should be obeyed. and
in the present case he was unwilling to
acknowledge it. Has a political party,
said Mr. c., when it accedes to power, by
whatever combinations, the right to pass
resolutions which its opponents in legisla-
tive trusts are bound to obey or, if pre-
vented from obeying by their consciences
and consistency, to resign their position
The consequences of such a rule of action
are too obvious 10 need detailed examina
ton, and too serious to be incurred without
pressing necessity. Into this body it would
introduce changes radically affecting its or
ganization, and incompatible with the OBJ
iects of its institution as the representative
branch of the sovereignty of States. 1t
would lose every characteristic of perma-
nence, its members going out year by year
as political fluctuations might transfer pow
er from one party to another; for at all
times would it be easy to select questions
for this process of removal which no honest
man of an opposite party could support
Some of these are constitutional, and others,
scarcely inferior to them in Importance,
involving points of policy forming the very
landmarks of the debatable ground where
our struggles have always heretofore taken
place. That this power would be used.
abused indeed, for this purpose, no man will
deny. The excitement of the past warns
US as to what the future would bring with
it; and that the disadvantage would be the
share of the Democracy is certain; for it is
we'll understood that in the creed of our
opponents, instructions carry with them
neither the duty to obey nor the obligation
to resign.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
MEcKr,ENBuRc DEcLARArroN.

We are gratifed to learn from the Vest
ern Democrat, that arrangements are max
ing for the proper celebration of the NECK
LENBURG DECLARATION OF NDEPEND-
ENcE of May 90, I775-eighty-tw years
ago May next.
We say we ere gratifed to see this move
ment for we cannot too deeply study the
history of those days, or too greatly emo
BILE the actors of that history.
In North Carolina we are too prone to
suffer the justly distinguished of past times
to sleep in cold oblivion, and their noble
deeds to remain unheralded-practically,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

u 1t is proper to let our readers see
what some of the most substantial opposi-
ton papers in the country say about the
late administration Of Mr. Pierce. While
some narrow-minded concerns are endea-
voring to ridicule Gen. Pierce, such papers
as the National Intelligencer, Fayetteville
Observer, and others, speak in compliment
tary terms of his administration, although
opposed to its politics. The Observer of
week before last remarks:
''In the most trying times, it has done
it's duty faithfully to the country and to
the South. 1t has not feared or failed plain
ly to rebuke the evil spirit which animated
the North and threatened to outrage the
rights of the South. All honor to the
Northern men-Pierce, Marcy, McClolland,
Campbell, and Cushing,-who in that vital
point did all their duty. The South at
least should not forget them, or withhold
Just need of praise
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
For the Democrat.


Mr.. EDITOR: | observe that in q late
number of the "Dcmocrat you suggest
the propriety of holdinga Democratic Con-
vrntom in this District to nominate u candi-
date for Congress. entirely concur in the
opinion expressed in the article referred to,
that our late representative, the Hon. Is.
Craige, has been faithful, and given salts
faction to his constituents, and for that
reason suggest that there will be 30 neces-
sity for Il Convention. He has signified no
Intention of withholding his name, and all
that will be necessary to secure his election
will be To let 1t be known that his name is
before the peoples BY his strict adherence
To democratic principles and fidelity to the
rights of the South, he has commanded the
unqualified appreciation of the great body
UthiS constituents. Many of them are not
Unmindful that he occupied Il strong South
crn tates-Rights ground more than twenty
years ago. and that during his Congressional
career he has proven eminently faithful and
true to the principles thus carly declared.
Long may the Democracy of the Seventh
District have such a representative
SOUTHRON.
We certainly have no objections to Mr. Craiee
taking the field without being nominated by 4 Con-
VeniIon. 1t Convention were held he would be
our choice, as he is, no doubt, the choice OF the
democracy OF the District. convention in this
case may be unnecessary, but Us a rule we are de-
ctedy in favor Of holding Conventions, for reasons
that we shall give at length at some future time.
individuals, separately, have claims, politically,
"A us oil on the democratic paIjy-3ii Things being
'4uai, one democrat has much right TO the s1,p-
Por; OF the party anoher therefore the necessity
To- conventions TO make spIecrious Conventions
nave right TO expect the support of party, and
ii IL through ihu!E INFLUENCE only that efiectual or
sa".@a'i'ns can 0o preserved and the strength of
pay concentrated. When occasion requires we
VIII give this subject further Intentionally. DEM
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

INCREASE OF THE NAvY.-A bill to add
ten steam sloops-of-war to the navy, had
been for several weeks reported from the
Naval Committee; but the vigilant chair
man, Mr. Benson, of Maine, was unable to
get the House to consider it in the regular
manner. 1t was. however, at late period
of the session, attached to the naval appro-
priation bill by the Committee of Confer
ence, and compromise made, by authors
ing the construction of five sloops instead
of ten, and appropriating one million of
dollars as beginning. The measure re-
ceived the sanction of the two Houses and
OF the President. A provision was also in
serted to provide for the addition of one
thousand seamen to the present list of seven
thousand five hundred. This is good use
of portion of the surplus revenue. The
people are always gratiied to find this arm
of the public service strengthened.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

- The most corrupt paper in all this
land. that we know of, is the New York
Herald. During the last Presidential cam
paign the Herald did everything it could
to effect the election OF Fremont and secure
the triumph of Observation-Disclosures. At
that time, it was charged by its cotempora-
rics at the North with selling itself to aboli-
tionism, and no one who is familiar with
the course of that paper ought to doubt the
truth of the accusation. The Herald thought
that black republicanism would certainly
gain the day, and to be on the strong side,
where it could scent the .'spoils,'' it wheeled
into line and gave its influence (if it has
ANY, for fanaticiSm. But when Fremont
and his party met with adversely, the New
York Herald Qike Aaron Burr's friends)
deserted them and began to look about for
something else to fix its claws upon.
These reflections are suggested by seeing
extracts from the Herald in laudation of
Mr. Buchanan. After doing all it could to
defeat him, it now attempts to curry favor
with the President in order to get sup at
the Treasury. The national democracy
should protest against allowing Bennett to
side with the present Administration. His
abuse will result in less injury than his
praise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

COLUMBIA MARKET, March ID.
Cotton-We have no change to make,
and therefore continue our yesterdays quo
tations, III to l34 cents, extremes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

Hon. DANIEL M. BARRINGER.-This dis
tinguished gentleman, formerly member
of Congress from North Carolina, and dur.
ing the administration of Mr. Fillmore, D.
S. Minister to Spain, is now in our city, and
is sojourning at the St. Charles Hotel. The
sympathy and firmness envinced by Mr.
Barringer, with regard to the case of the
Americans taken prisoners in Cuba, and
sent to Spain, are still gratefully held in
remembrance by many of his fellow citizens
in this section of the country.-N. o. Pic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

GEN. SCoTT's ARREARAGZs AND PAY.
The arrearages due Gen. Scott, for which
provision has been made by Congress, will
amount to about thirty-two thousand four
hundred dollars, and his annual pay and
emoluments will hereafter be fifteen thou
sand dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

MEASURES LOsT.-The House of Re-
personalities, on the Cd instant, refused, by
vote of go against 1Ol, to suspend its rule
so as to allow the consideration of the bill,
which had passed the Senate, to refund
money advanced in 1870 by the States of
Virginia and Maryland to aid in the cree
ton of the public buildings. This bill,
therefore, failed to become law.
The bill to distribute the surplus revenue
now in the Treasury among the several
States of the Union, which had been passed
by the House, was not considered in the
Senate.
MI H. Marshall made an effectual effort
to get the consideration of bill to extend
operation, for five years, of the act to con-
tinue the half-pay to certain widows and
orphans. This measure had an evident
majority in its favor-75 to 45-yet by the
rules, requiring two thirds, the measure
could not be entertained.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Lord Napier,
British Minister, arrived to-day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

70 Appropriations were made by the
late Congress to construct federal Court
House and Post Office at Raleigh, N. c..
and at Columbia, S. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
IIUI1 Ahtk
We write in Water.n

This should not be so; it is equally un
just to the living and the dead Filming
ton Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS

Are now running on the Charlotte and 5. C..
and y. c. Railroads.
On the n. c. Road the trains leave Char
Iotte, going North, at 6 A. NJ. and $50 p.
NJ. Leave Goldsboro, coming South, at
= A. NJ. and p. NJ. Arriving at Charlotte
at $50 A. NJ. and 3 30 Z. NJ.
On the Charlotte and S. C. Road the fol-
lowing is the schedule:
Leave Columbia at 4. NJ. and Z z. NJ.
Arrive inCharlotte 4.20 pm. and 4.45 a. IN.
Leave Charlotte $50 =. NJ. and A. NJ.
Arrive in Columbia 4. NJ. and 3 p. NJ.
This arrangement makes through double
daily connection from Columbia, S. c. to
Weldon. \. C..
The Mail will be carried OH one train
only. a. heretofore.
- The Inaugural Address of Mr. Buch-
ana. Is generally well received by the con-
sentative papers of both parties throughout
the Union. The abolition papers object
to TIE Presidents position on the slavery
question, and some of them say that if his
views had been known 50 well before the
election he would have lost large vote at
the North. But everybody knows that Mr.
Buchanan has always entertained respect
for the rights of the South, aud his recent
PRONUNCIATION Of national doctrine is no new
thing with him.
We think his determination to serve but
one term is a good resolution. He cannot
now be accused of using the patronage of
the Government to secure Il reelection.
- Duncan Mcneil, Esq, of Richmond
county, has bccumo assistant Editor of the
Fayetteville Argus. We welcome him into
the brotherhood of the Woodworking men
of the country, and hope lac may share the
sweets of editorial life without experiencing
any of its rough WAYS. Our best wishes
also to the beck sweat" portion of the
Argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

SPEAKER BANKS.-At the close of the
late session of Congress, in the House of
Representatives, Mr. Aiken, of South Caro-
lima, offered Il resolution returning the
thanks of the House to Speaker Banks.
Mr. Craige, of North Carolina, objected To
the resolution, as did also Mr. McMullen of
Nirginia-the latter gentleman rcmarking
that during a Legislative life of - years
this was the first time he felt called on TO
vote against IL resolution of that kind. He
expressed surprise that such resolution
should be offered by 4 gentleman from
South Carolina.
The resolution was finally passed by lI9
yeas to % nays.
We are glad to know that our Rcprescn
tntivc was the first to raise his voice against
the adoption of the resolution. The Column
bia Times and Iorkville Enquirer condemn
the course of Mr. Aiken in offering thanks to
black republican leader, one who did show
partiality.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

THE ARsENAL.-We learn from Wash
ington that the bill making an appropriation
for the United States Arsenal at this place,
has become a law. We understand that
our Representative, Hon. Warren Wins
low, exerted himself much in favor of this
measure, and that to his influence we are
mainly indebted for the success of the bill.
Fayetteville Argus.
We are gratifed to see the above an
nouncement. The Arsenal at Fayetteville
was intended to be one of construction, and
we are glad to know that the original design
is to be carried out. With the Western
Railroad in operation and the U. S. Arse
nal manufacturing Government arms, Fay
etteville may expect in the future her
palmiest days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
THE MARKETS.
Charlotte, March II, 1857.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY T. NJ. FAERow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
2orH OF May. l77s.

A meeting of gentlemen was held in
Charlotte on Saturday evening, the 9TH
inst, for the purpose of considering the
propriety of celebrating the Anniversary
of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Ameri-
Can Independence. VIM. Johnston, ESQ.,,
was appointed Chairman.
On motion of James w. Osborne, Esq,
it was resolved that the Goth of May next
shall be celebrated in suitable manner by
Grafton, &c.
On motion of VIM. r. Myers, Esq, the
following committees were appointed:
Committee Of Irritation and Correspon-
dence:
j. w. Osborne, G. W. Caldwell,
Z. j. Fox, Jno. A. Young,
VIM. Johnston, VIM. j. Yates.
Executive Committee:
S. p. Alexander, j. M. Hutchinson,
Thos. w. Dewey, L. S. Williams,
VIM. A. Owens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

yThe N. Hampshire elections were held
on the 10th. The Black Republicans have
carried every thing. Hale's majority for
Governor is over 5000. The Republicans
also elected their three Congressman, a
majority of the Senate and Council, and
80 or 40 majority in the House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

- The Hon. Warren Winslow is an
nounced as a candidate for reelection to
Congress from the I'D District in this Stale.
10 Hon. +. c.. Reade, of the lth Con-
Gressional District, in this State, declines a
denomination on account ofimpaircd health
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

THE CONCORD GAZETTE" has been dis
oortipuad
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15

A PENNSYLVANIA NORMAL Music
SCHOOL. Prof. A. n johnson, whose
Musical Conventions have given such gen.
eral satisfaction throughout the State, de-
signs opening Normal Music School in
Lancaster, to qualify Singing School tea
chers to teach upon the plan so success
fully pursued by himself. 1t will com
mence about the middle of June next, and
will occupy each forenoon, afternoon and
evening, for one month. Full particulars
can be learned by addressing Murray,
Young & Co., of Lancaster, Pa. Such
Schools have been held each summer in
Massachusetts and New York. AS this is
the first attempt to establish one in Penn
sylvania, aud as Prof J. is not slow in
patronizing printers, We trust our brethren
of the press will give him lift, and help
along the cause by passing the notice of
this Normal School around.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
zcWlsburg #arket.
MARRIED.

On the 18th inst. by Rev. Il. A. Fink Mr.. JAMES
BANN0N of Lcwisburg, and Miss ELIZABETH MAR
TIN of Chillispunque Tsp Northumt- rlani Co.
In Middleburg, eth inst by David Schwenk ESQ, Capt
WM.LCook Of Northumberland and Miss MARGARET
KRENER.
In Lewisburg, 5th inst, by Rev NV Hay hurst. JOHN
HlLB0URN and Miss KATE SIlRINER, both Of North.
umberland
On the 5th inst bv Rev. E.KieFer, HENRY RATHER.
MAN and Miss AGNES McLL- both of Mifiinburg.
In Northumberland. 5th inst. by Rev. Wm. Smonton.
Rev. JAMES ID. REARDON of Sunbury and Miss MARY
daughter of Geo. Apsley.
In Williamsport by the same eth inst. Mr. R HORNER
Of Northampton county and Miss JANE ELIZABETH
daughter Of John X. Hays.
BY Rev. : boner, Sd inst in the English Lutheran
Church JOHN APP, widower Of Selnsgroye, and Mrs.
slAfEER, widow. u Penns towpship.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
LEWISBURG BAKERY.

rINHE subscriber has rented for term Of
years the commodious rooms first below
Kine's Hotel, where he carries on Baking
Bread, Cake, Tarts, &c. and hopes to be
able to render entire satisfaction and receive
liberal support. He also offers .--
CONF ECTION Z RI f. ),
of every kind and quality, at WiOie'ote and
Retail ICE CREAM for the public and for
parties. in large or small quantities.
Cash paid for Butter and Eggs
.S-Nu,s. Toys. Spices, &c. always on. hand.
Orders al home or abroad promptly attend
ed 10. SAMUEL HOFFMAN.
LewisburC. Jan. Z, 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
NOTICE

rs hereby given that the subscriber has
placed his books and accounts in the
hands of JoHS B. LINN, Esq, for collection.
Persons indebted are requested to make imme-
diate payment. Those having claims against
the undersigned will please present them to
Mr.. Linn. F. ". ZIEBACH.
Nav IL, 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
Administrator Notice,

WHEREAS, Letters Of Administration to
w the estate of fCATHARINE BAKER Sr.
late of Buffaloe Up. Union county, deceased.
have been granted to the subscriber, all psrs.
ons indebted to said estate are requested 70
make immediate payment, and those having
claims against the same will present them
duly authenticated for settlement TO
DAVID H. KELLY, Administrator
Kelly To Nav l2 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, tha, Letters Tes-
IN tamentary on the last will and testament
of Mrs. NANCY VANVALZAH, late of
Mifflinburg, Union Co, deceased. have been
granted TO the Undersigned, by the Register of
Union county, in due form of law therefore
all persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment, and those having Just claims against
the same are also requested to present them
properly authenticated for settlement.
s. S. BARBER, Executor.
Near Miflinburg, May S, 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
Dissolution.

TXECUTORS' NOTICE.-Notice is
IL hereby given, that the undersigned have
been appointed Executors Of the estate OF
JACOB SPECIE, late of White Deer town.
ship, Union county, deceased. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested 10 make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against i, will prescn, them properly authen-
tlcaled for settlement.
WILLIAM RANCK. Sr.
CONRAD SWARTZLENNER,S !
Aprll IL. lS51w6
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15

NOTICE..-All persons knowing them
IN selves indebted to the estate of PHILIP
BENNECOFF. decd. will please paw 10 The
subscriber and those having claims against
it, present them for settlement.
J. MERRILL LINN,
Administrator with Will snaexet
Lewissnrg, Mar, b "a, Ss7
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15

D8rThe BAKERS gave a Concert on
Tuesday evening in Ammous' Hall, to a
good and pleased audience. They sung
well, of course-always do-aud are gen,
tlemen as well as singers.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
LesClSbaZ9'g, Pa.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY Is, 1857

a IZEl-Mauufacturers. Merchants Mechanics
"A Public Oficers in City and Country, Publisher
Al. who wish buy sell-would do we'll to employ the
columns Of the Le.cisburg chron,cs, which has large
and increasing circulation In community containing
large proportion of active solvent producers
and dealers, any in the State.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15

~Wm. Cameron Esq, has disposed
of his interest in the MiffiiE burg and Lew.
isburg Turnpike to Mr.. Jacob Frederick,
who we understand is now engaged in ere.
forming and improving it. Pity Mr..
Ross could not get hold of some oi those
hills-he'd leyep them
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15

Ice CREAM SALooN-Mr Hoffman has
fitted up magnificent Saloon, over his
Confectionery, and VIC are amply prepared
to testify to the superior quality Of the
article manufactured by him.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
NOTICE. Up.

YNO all persons interested. have sold my
entire stock of goods to b. GOODMAN
(whom recommend to public patronage }
and am not only desirous, but determined, TO
settle up my accounts, wlrhoutdelay. Hence,
all persons knowing themselves 10 be ndebt-
ed to me. will please call at the old stand, or
in my absence at WM. JoSEs, Esq. office, for
settlement. AS intend leaving Lewisburg,
am compelled to urge immediate action.
A. SINGER.
Lewisburg, May S, ls37-w3.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15
IEWISBURG CHRONICLE WEST BRANCH FARMER-MAY l5 1857

The old feud between the two wings of
the New York Democracy has broken out
again with renewed fury, and the party
leaders are as far apart As ever, notwith-
standing the treasury pap administered by
the Administration to the afflicted parties.
DA-Rev. Mr.. Crawford, of the Philadel-
phia Presbytsry, will preach for the Pres
byterian congregation Of Lewisburg, next
Sunday at the usual hours. Prof. BLISS
will preach for the Baptist church, and Mr..
OSBURN for the Christians, at usual hours.
Public Sales advertised at Chronicle Office.
l6 May, Sat.-Francis Walkers, VIII. Deer
26 May Tues.-Aurand's est, Middleburg.
. June Tues do do Hartleion.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15

D@We believe most of our farmers
have got in their corn, and Agricultural
prospects generally wear more hourishing
and hopeful look
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-05-15

n~The Corner Stone of the new Ger.
man Reformed Church ir Miflinburg, will
be laid on the oath inst. Ministers, from
a distance, both German and English, will
preach on the occasion.