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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-01


The Neufcha;el Conference progressed hut
slowly. The next meeting would be held on the
llih inst. The Prass an Minister was waiting
for Instructions
The statement of the Bank Of France fer the
month { February shows cash increase of %
46i 000 francs. aud an increase in the branch
banks of 3.I12 O0O francs.
The Posts Paris correspondent states that an
exchange of note> Id taken place on the Chi.
nese difficulty hrtee,., E.,~land aud France, and
that the lest understanding existed with refer
enc t. the lnint operations.
AIyices received speak fayorahly Of the APP
pelrance II the crops in Normandy.
A wealthy Greek ship owner at Mnrseies has
been sentenced to three years imprisonment, n
fine of 3 0oa francs. and introduction from civil
rights for ten years ton having fraudulenly in
sured ship attrr h. had received Intelligence
OF her loss.
The Police Count OF l'mi- gaee Judgment on
the 1lh instant. IN the case II the Directors of
the Docks, NnpoIeon aud N. Arthur Brry~r.
Government Commissioners. accused of trRndu
lently approprang to themselves the funds of
the company. ~ Orr, was acquitted Cu,in
was sentenced to imprisonment for three wears.
end to pay fine of ) O00 francs; Arthur Berry.
or. TO two years and 5000 francs: Legendrc,
one year and 5000 francs Dnchesne tie Nere
six months and 1000 france aud all to refund the
sums fraudulently appropriated.
SPAIN.
Preparations fr an expedition against Mexico
continued. but the final opinion,of the government
had not transpired 1t is thought probable that
the operations will be limited toa blockade and
bombardment of Vera Cruz, and will not extend
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-01

d AsE OF LETTERS remaining ina the s.O.t
Ohce, March Bi-s, 1851.
- Persons calling fer Letters in iii. s.i-i
viii Dtcasr say thr, Rrc niycriiscd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
DREADFUL RAIL ROAD ACCIDENT
IN CANADA.

TORONTO, March f2.-The train which
left Toronto this afternoon, for Hamilton,
on the Great Western Rail Road. ran off
the bridge at OF above Hamilton. Tho
locomotive and a baggage car passed over
safely. but the two cars containing one
hundred and twenty passengers fell through
the bridge. and between sixty and eighty
persons are supposed to have been instant
ly killed. Among the killed are Samuel
Simmerman, banker; Mr.. Street, millionaire
of Niagara Falls, with his sister and mother
in-law. Thos. c. Maclin is also reported
to be among those killed. Many bodies are
yet in the water, and but few names are as
certained. Of those that escaped all are
more or less mangled-among them are
several Americans. The cars fell forty
feet. The excitement is very great. Par
lament adjourned Immediately on hearing
of the accident.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
MIR. DoBBrN.

Hon. James C. Dobbiu, late Secretary
of the Navy, has returned to his home at
Fayetteville, North Carolina.
All the citizens of his native State regret
to learn that he returns almost broken
down with disease.
Preparations were made at Weldon for
extending TO Mr. Dobbin hands some re-
ception. but he was too feeble to leave the
cars or even receive his friends.
At Wilmington he was unable to partici-
pate in public demonstration of respect
which had been previously arranged for his
reception. A meeting of the citizens was
held, and the following resolutions, offered
by VIM. A. Wright, Esq, were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, We but echo the universal
sentiment of our country when we declare
that the Hon. James G.. Dobbin, by the
ability. impartiality and self sacrificing as
siduity, which have SO eminently marked
his administration of the affairs of the Navy
Department during the past four years,
has nobly earned for himself that true and
lasting honor which should be awarded to
none other than an honest public servant.
and as fellow citizens of the same State,
and claiming to be his neighbors, we are
proud of the public esteem and exalted
reputation which is so cheerfully conceded
to him by all.
Resolved, That we tender to him our
cordial welcome on his return to his native
State, and he has our sincere sympathy for
his feeble and debilitated condition of body,
which we are advised, will prevent him
from participating in such public demon
stration of our esteem and regard the
citizens of our town had hoped to extend
to him.
We notice that a committee of the mas
ter workmen of the Philadelphia Navy
Yard, have presented Mr. Dobbin with a
beautifully mounted cane made of the
white oak timber of sold Ironsides.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
MARRIED.,

In Salisbury, ON the 9th inst, Mr. A. Fl. Gray
aud Miss Mary E. Hampton. Also, on the 9Th
instant, Mr. Joseph Griffin and Miss Cymantha
Mcdonald.
In Richmond county, on the 4th instant,
Thos. J. Morrisey, Esq, of Robson county, to
Miss Ann Eliza, daughter of Hon. A. Dockery.
On the 5th instant, Mr. Leander w Moore and
Miss Drucilla E Quinn, all of York District sc.
On the oath ult, Miss Nancy Tidwell of Fair
field District, S G, and Mr. w G Smith of Stokes
county, N c.
In Carthage, at the residence other father, DR.
S. C. Bruce, Clement Dowd, Esq, to Mrs l.. j.
Person.
In Wilmington, on the 5th instant, Alfred NJ.
Waddell, Esq, to Miss Julia Savage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
To a Sunday School Scholar

To Sunday School Scholar.
Harriet Davis died of Measles, March 18th, aged
10 wears. Little Harriet walked miles TO Sunday
School. By her punctua!ry, quiet and orderly de-
pertinent, and aptness to learn, she excited in the
Superintendent special interest in her behalf He
promised her some books presents; these reached
her in her affection, ard she received them under
standingIy, though unable to speak; and being too
sick to read, she secured them safely in her arms
by her side. Our hearts were made sad by her
death. We sympathiz with her parents and friends.
But we have the consolation to know that "of such
is the kingdom of Heaven" This obituary was
merited; and is ordered by Teachers and Scholars
Of Hebron Sunday School.
w. G. PHILLIPS,
ID. NJ. LEE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
Tuesday Morning, March IL, 1857.

L. In answer to numerous solicitations
for our services to publish paper else
where we will merely remark for the bene-
fit of those interested that we consider our
selves permanently located in Charlotte,
and are unwilling to change our present
location for others proposed. We cannot
but feel complimented by many of our
fellow citizens in the State who have ap-
preached us on the subject, and we take
advantage of the present occasion to assure
them of our grateful considerations for
their manifestations of esteem for us per-
sonally.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
A GOOD MAN DEAD.

We are sorry to learn from the Fayette-
vile papers that DIR. benjamin Robinson,
an old and highly respected Physician of
that place, died on the Sth inst. We desire
to add our humble tribute to the memory
of the deceased. When man like DR..
Robinson dies, it is indeed loss to the
community in which he lived. He was
skilful patient, and kind in the discharge
of his professional duties, and never turned
a deaf ear to the demands of the poor and
destitute, however much Inconvenience it
might cause him. AT the hour of midnight
he would visit and administer to the Attic
tions of the inmates of hut surrounded by
poverty, with as much aiacrity and cheer
fulness as he would to those inbabiting
mansions with wealth and worldly position.
His death has carried sorrow to many
hcartll-sfOnc, and will be lamented by
those who in the hour of adversely found
him Il true friend.
The Fayetteville Observer speaks of the
deceased as follows:
Few men in North Carolina have been
so well and so widely known and so highly
esteemed and respected. As a skilful Ply
stefan and Surgeon he was resorted to by
the afflicted from a large extent of country.
AZ a Magistrate he had long been Chair
man of the County Court, and an unfinch
ing supporter of law and order. As a man
he one of the gcntlest and most benev-
client of human beings.
DR.. Robinson was formerly Mayor of this
town: and Marshal of the L. 5. for Florida,
bv appointment of President Monroe, which
office he resigned. In 1925 he was APP
pointed by Mr. Adams one of three Com
miSsiuners to treat with the Southern In
dams In early life he enjoyed the ac-
quaintance and friendship of Mr. jefferson,
for whose memory he ever cherished the
Sincerest regard"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
rHAr FLAG AGAIN.

A few weeks ago we published a notice
of the presentation of Flag to Whining
ton Company by Gen. Jones of Iredell
county. In the Wilmington Herald of the
18th, we find the following further informa-
ton about the Flag from correspondent
of that paper:
"Some weeks ago 1 read in the Herald
on the presentation of flag by Gen. Chas.
r. Jones, of Iredell, TO the Wilmington
Light Infantry Company.
/ regret that the whole history of the
Flag was not detailed; had it been, should
not have felt called on to vindicate the
truth of history. AS it is, proceed to de-
| tail the history of the Flag.
The head quarters of the recruiting party
for Company G. of 10Th Infantry. was Fay
etteville. In that town the little Flag was
first unfurled to and huttered in the breeze.
Recruits were collected and gathered round
the Flag, principally from Moore, Cumber-
land, Bladen and Sampson, with an occa-
sional recruit from other counties.
Before the Company started to Mexico,
the Rife Company of Fayetteville present
ed Lieut.. c. r. Jones a sword, he having
been member of that Company. The late
DIR. Thos. n. Cameron was the medium of
presentation, and delivered an address from
piazza on Gillespie street-to which Jones
responded.
Soon after the Company started for Mex
leo, bearing with them their recruiting Flag.
In the engagement at the National Bridge
in Mexico, under the command of Major
Lalley, b. A. Howell and Malcolm Mcneil,
CT Cumberland, and two others, raised Lieut..
Cantwell in their arms, and enabled him
first to mount the walls of the Notifications
that commanded the National Bridge
Cantwell carried with him the Company's
Flag, and waved it over his head uncon-
scious of the bullets that whizzed round his
head and pierced the Flag.
When Mcneil and those who had assist
ed Cantwell to scale the ramparts beheld
the little Flag under which they had rallied
in Fayetteville, waving in CantwelPs hands,
who alone stood within Mexican fortifca-
ton, they too scaled the walls; and the
Mexicans supposing the entire army was
making an inroad at the same point, beat a
hasty and hurried retreat, leaving Cant
well and his little squad in command of the
ratification that commanded the National
Bridge, over which the American army pass
ed unmolested. Jones was not with the
Flag in the ratification, but became pos
sessed of it in some way.
The Lieut.. Cantwell spoken of above is
Edward Cantwell, Esq, of Raieigh.l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
DIED,

In this town, on the 18th instant, Mrs. Holla-
way. wife of Mr. d. F. Holloway.
Near Charlotte, on the 9th inst, Miss Angelina
Mcclure, youngest daughter of Mrs Nancy Nc,
Clure, in the 25ih year of her age.
In this county, ON the I'd inst, Mrs. Nancy P.
Stewart, wife of Mr. J. B. Stewart, aged about
80 years.
In Greensboro Oh the 10th inst, Rev. William
Paisley, of the Presbyterian Church, aged 81 yrs.
In Raleie on the 9Th inst, Mr. Horace Fields,
a native of Chatham county, aged % years
In Guilford county. Permelia f. Lanier, aged
16 years.
On Rocky River, in this county, on the Sd
instant, Mrs. Fanny Archer, consort of Stephen
Archer, decd aged nearly 81 years. "The days
of our years are thrcescore years and ten; and if
by reason of strength they be fourscore years,
yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is
soon cut off, and we fly away"
Wing please copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

o. We have heard of some Astonishing
cures being made by Prof. De Grath's Elec-
trio Oil. 1t seems to act on the diseased
parts with rema rkable effect and in a short
space of time health regains its sway. 1t can
be had of the agent here, DR.. H M Pritchard.
See advertisement in another column.
March Is. Pm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship America arrived on the
18th, bringing Liverpool dates to the 2sth
ult. Cotton has declined 1-16 pence. The
sales of the week amount to 44,OOO bales.
The market closed steady. Breadstuffs dull.
Later advices from China state that the
five ports to which European ships are ad-
mitted, have been placed under siege.
Fears are entertained at Madrid that there
will be another instruction. Large guam
titles of ammunition have been found hid
den in the city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
Ratification Of the Central american 1Tea-

hdtVtcdttoH " Wc CeHtFut h"o'e|"" A'e0-
ty, &C., &c.
WAsHINGToN, March 12.-The Senate
has ratified the Central American Treaty,
by vote of 81 against Is.
The President has rejected the Mexican
Treaty, without sending it to Congress.
Hon. Saml. Medary, of Ohio, has been
appointed Governor of Minnesota, and Mr.
Anderson, ex-delegate in Congress from
that Territory, has been appointed Governor
of Washington.
Washington, March l3.-The Senate, in
Executive Session to-day, confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
Philip Clayton, as Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury John S. Cunningham, as
Pursur of the Navy.
Comptroller Whittlesey has resigned.
The death of Capt. Smoot, of the Navy,
has been announced. Lieut.. Conover, OF
the Navy, has resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

RAILROAD MEETING IN GREENSBORO
On the 9th inst. meeting of the citizens
of Greensboro was held for the purpose of
considering the subject of Railroad from
Greensboro to Virginia, as supplying the
only remaining link of a great northern
and southern railway route. Ralph Cor.
rel, ESQ, was Chairman, and NJ. S. Sher-
wood, Esq, Secretary. Mr. Norcross, the
President of the Georgia Air Line Railroad
was present and entertained the meeting
with a speech of some length. Speeches
were also made by d. F. Caldwell, r. P.
Dick, c.. P. Mendenhall, and NJ. S. Sher-
wood, Esq'rs. The following resolutions
were then adopted by reclamation:
Resolved, That we, heartily approve the
movement on the part of our friends in
Georgia and South Carolina to establish the
great Airline Railroad; and that we are de-
termined from this day forth to relax no
effort until the same be continued through
our State from Greensborough to the Vir-
ginia line.
Resolved, That at some future day, prior
to the election of members to the next Cen
eral Assembly, we recommend the calling
of Convention of the friends of this i'm
portant work, from Virginia to Alabama,
to take the subject under consideration and
memorabilia our next Legislature"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

THE LIQUOR DRANK--It is almost
startling to know the amount of Spirits
consumed in this country. The report of
the Secretary of the Treasury gives in a
compact shape the number of gallons, and
their value, imported during the year end
ing June 80, 1856. 1t is as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
BENZ. Franklin and Pref. DeGrath.

Franklin brought electricity from the
heavens to earth, but it remained for Pro-.
De Grath TO apply that electricity TO the re-
lief of diseased and suffering mortals-dis-
eases that heretofore batfed the physicians
old treatment, such as Neura gia, Rheuma-
tism, Pains, Stiff Joints. Deafness, SweiliDgs,
Palsy, Piles, Skin Diseases. &C., are now
cured by Prof. DE GTaths electric Oil in
and tpo days. Read this letter from physi-
clan who has practised since lS26-(too well
known for commonly:
Prof. De GRArH, Philsdelphia.
Sir:--At intervals, during thirty years
past, my wife has been subj ect to rheumatism
of the most violent cast-(say Iour times
year]-sometimts So severe as TO make II me-
cessary TO administer large doses of the tine
ture OF guiacum and morphla AID TO rock her
like an infant in a large rocking chair, to in
duce any repose. Having frequent cores
respondence with my son, (No. lO3 hesnut
street, of Your city,) | info med him of an at
tack she had about the middle of last month,
CJanuary.1 which was OF such severity as to
completely paral Sc the system. He, in his
anxi ty of his mothers welfare, sent me a
bottle of your Electric Oil bat as am one
Of the prac itioners of medicine in our 81. ce,
and not proselyte u any kind OF patent me-
dICine did Eesitatc to give il a trial; how.
ever, on reflection concIud d % try il, which
did, ct persioaa, directly up the LITTER, and
after the third or fourth app icat:on she be-
came rather passive, aud before oue-thi Of
the bottle was used, not single vestige Of
the disease remained in the system, and she
still con inues well, although he rode out a
distance Of fourteen miles wi hont renewal
of.any of the symptoms. | therefore feel it
my duty, for the sake OF suffering humanity,
and also fully believing that merit, under all
circumstances, should be rewarded. TO forward
tn testimonial 1 am yours. truly.
JosEPH P. ELKISroN, NJ. ID.
New Gretna r. o., Burlington Co., N. J.
CAUrIoK.-There are hume. Gus limitations
sprung up on the reputation that my article
has acquired. The public must beware
They are worthless.
OF For sale in Charlotte by DIR. Fl. NJ.
PRlTCHARD, Druggist, sole Agent, and
by Druggists and country merchants gen
orally in the United States.
March Is. I'm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

Snow SToRM.-On Friday last, the 18th
of March, we had a regular snow storm in
this section. 1t commenced showing and
sleeting in the morning and continued more
or less throughout the day and night. On
Saturday morning the sun made its ap-
pearanee, before whose genial rays the
earth's white covering melted into water.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

REMARKS.-Cotton is frm-l1 to l34
are extremes. Flour, dull at Cd to Cd.
White wheat in demand at 81 40-Red,
ST. 30 to 81 35. Corn is steady at 80 cts.
Northern irish Potatoes 50 per bushel. Not
much new Bacon coming in.
Trade has been brisk during the past
week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

TIE Missouri COMPROMISE.-We pub
li>h to-day more extended notice of the
opinion of the U. S. Supreme Court in the
bred Scott case. The Missouri Compro-
mise is pronounced unconstitutional. What
n pity it is that southern men ever submit
ted to that odious restriction imposed on
their rights and privileges. After the re-
peal of the Compromise by the democratic
party, it was humiliating and discouraging
to hear southern men talking about the I'M
fairness and imprudence of such a course.
But the action of our party has now been
endorsed by the highest tribunal in the
country, and we hope the matter is put to
rest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

NEW YORK MARKET, March ID.
Flour is heavy though somewhat active;
sales of State at So 05 to So 25, Southern
Sc 60 to Sc 80. Wheat is nominal. Corn
is firm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
SWAN e. Co.'s LOTTERIES

FAIR AND HONORABLE.
Take all bills on solvent Banks at par
pay all prizes without discount.
W. II. HUTCHINSON, Agent,
ATLANTA, Ga.
N. B.-These Lotteries are drawn every Satur-
day throughout the year.
Prizes range from $4,000 TO $4,000.
yPrice of Tickets $10--shares in proportion.
No orders received for less than s..
March 18th, 1857. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

PITT SUPERIOR CoURT.--Sandy and
Guilford. the negros charged with killing
MIR. Haddock, oyerseer for Mr.. Joseph D.
Biggs, of Martin, were tried at Pitt Supe-
rior Court, held last week, and convicted OF
murder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

The Rev. David Findley, for years the
popular pastor of the Presbyterian church,
Montgomery, Ala, has become confirmed
lnnatic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

CHARLESTON MARKET, March IL.
Cotton-The Cotton Market was quiet
to day, but holders were firm, and the sales
effected were at the full prices of yesterday.
The transactions amounted to ] 500 bales,
at ia to 49, cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

NEW ORLEANS MARKET, March u.
Cotton-The total decrease in the Cotton
receipts to date, is one hundred and fifty
thousand bales. The Kangaroo's news de-
pressed the markets.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
HORSE POWERS,
THR ESHING MACHINES, &C.

The subscribers still continue to manufacture
their Premium Horse Powers and Threshers
three different sizes:-Two, Four, and Six Horse
Power, with either Wrought OF Cast Iron Cyiin-
ders; they also furnish Straw Carriers or Separa-
tors, when wanted; and will in short time be
prepared to furnish Thresher and Winnower
combined, which effcctualy separates Wheat
Straw, and Chat from each other. The pFoprie-
tors are all practical Mechanics and have been
engaged in building Machines for the last ten
or fifteen years, and willing to rest their claim
for patronage on the merits of their work. Those
in want ofMachines, or anything in our line, will
please send in their orders early as our motto is
first come first served" Address
STAFFORD DIXON & co.
Snow Camp 2. O., Alamance Co., n. c.
March IA, 1857. 5-6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
Committee Of arrangements.

Mecktenburg Couzaty.-Capt John Walk
er, G t Alexander, T n Alexander, Thos
/ Grier, w NJ Matthews, B w Alexander,
S H Elliott, Jas H Davis, David Lee, Capt
John Kirk, r A Terrence. A Davidson,
A Springs, Col Thos Hunter, w NJ Grier,
VIM Patterson, James Johnston, Col r NJ
Cochran.
Cdbarrus County.-Daniel Coleman, V
c Barringer, Kaleb Phifer, Dr. X P Harris,
VIM S Harris, Alex Mckinley, DR. Cyrus
Alexander, Rev w w Pharr, Col John
Shinpoch, Maj R S Young, John NJ More
head, Jr.
Union County.-Col Dunn, D A Coving-
ton, Gen Sam'l II Walkup, Eli Stewart.
The above committees were selected from
what is known as old Mecklenburg terri
tory.
1t is hoped that the citizens of this sec
ton will unite and make the celebration a
creditable one to the birthplace of Ameri-
can independence. All are invited to lend
a helping hand in the matter. The Ex-
ecutive Committee will take subscriptions
to defray the attendant expenses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17
9,643,37O $6,116,t

In addition to the above it must be re-
membered that large amount Of domestic
liquor is also consumed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-03-17

~ We are requested 10 say that Colonel J. w.
White will speak in Charlotte on Thursday night
next Subject Kansas.