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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-08-26
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A Presidential Intrigue - Hunter an
Breckenridge.

A Richmond correspondent Of the New
York Herald writes the following:
| was informed last night that grand
coalition scheme was on foot between the
friends CT HUNTER and BREcKINRlDGE with
a view 10 the election Of one or other TO the
Presidency. This movement is said 10 be
dictated by apprehension growing out Of the
increasing popularity of WISE and the wan
ing prospects Of HUNTER Virginia, the idea
being that union of the friends OF botl
would be sufficient to secure the influence
of the Old Dominion for one or other OF
these aspirants. Some say that HUNTER
has waived his claim in behalf Of BRrCKIN-
RIDGE, while others assert that the terms OF
the coalition contemplate no surrender oil
claim on the part of either, but merely {
union Of their respective forces, the choice
as between the two TO be governed by future
circumstances. The distracted state o! the
HuNrER ranks in Virginia, caused by The
iniudicious selection of LETcHER as theil
standard bearer in the ensuing Gubernato,
rial contest, led me to anticipate recently
some change of tactics on the part OF that
clique. That anticipation is fully realized
in the Development OF this new coalition.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-08-26
FURNITURE And UPHOLSTERY,

FURNI URt Anu UPHOLSTERY,
In all the various branches. We assure you that
we will sell as good goods, and at as low prices,
and OIL as favorable terms,
AS ANY HOUSE IN THE WEST.
Thanking you for the very liberal patronage
already bestowed on US, we ask continuance of
the same.
Sales Rooms for the present, on North West
corner of Washington avenue and Second streets,
four doors below the old stand. Very respect
fully, SCARRIT g. MASON.
ST Louis, July 20, 1858. aug5
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
3,4OO Acres Of Land
FOR SALE.

II OFFER for sale my Land in Union county, lying
H. on Clear Creek and Crooked Creek, known the
Smart Land 1t has been surveyed into three
tract containing 1900 acres 500 acres and
$50 acres all contiguous to each other Said Land is
well adapted to the cultivation of cotton, corn wheat
and other small grain, and well situated for grazing
purposes. 1t is nearly all woodland and we'll mbered
within convenient distance OF the Charlotte and Will
mington Railroad, and is situated in the gold region be-
tween Gold Hill and the HOWE Mine. Gold has already
been discovered that part of the land known the
Little Mountain.
also offer for sale TRACT OF LAND lying in
York District, S. c., Big Sugar Greek, joining the
Lands of Baxter Springs and others, containing
$50 Acres.
Said Land has been considered of the best Cotton
Plantations in York District, and there is no better
land for and wheat.
If desired will divide any of the aforesaid Land to
suit purchasers; and the purchaser have his own
time to pay the money, provided he makes it secure.
Apply to me at Charlotte
W. F. DAVIDSON
June s. 1858. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
r MILITARY INSTITUTE

The necessary capital having been subscribed for the
on Of a Military Institute in this town, the Com
was organized by elccting T. III. Brcm, c. ]. Fox,
p Irwin ID. Parks, Saml VI Blair, ii. LaF. Aexan-
3 and James II. Carson Board of Directors. The
r,l have elected DR.. c. j. Fox President, and John
Strings Sec'v and Treasurer and have called for
,rc FIRST instalment on the stock
The Site for the Buildings has been selected below
l T,.,ot and it will be by advertisement that
roements are in progress for going ahead with the
work The buildings are to be commodious, and it is
determined that this College shall not be surpassed any
!, here in the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
WHO ARE HIS SUPPORTERS p

As Mr. McRae claims to be democrat Iand
some OF our wing friends seem determined to insist
on his being democrat, we hope democrats will
bear in mind who his supporters are in North
Carolina. 1t is trite saying that "birds of a
feather flock together and while there are, no
doubt, exceptions to this rule, yet in Mr. McRae's
case we think it applies correctly. Who are Mr.
McRaes supporters in this and the adjoining
counties! In Rowan, Mr. Boyden who is we'll
known in this section as federalist and bitter op-
ponent OF the democratic party, goes for him, and
recently made speech at whig meeting in Sails
bury urging the people to 60 for distribution. In
Union county, those who have always fought
against the democratic party are now electioneerng
for Mr. McRae The same is the case in Cabarrus
Lincoln, Castor, &c.
Now, we have no complaint to make because
these wing gentlemen prefer McRae to Ellis; but
we ask our democratic friends if they believe their
old political enemies would do SO if they consider
ed him democrat? Is not their support given
to him because he is now arrayed in opposition to
the democracy, and because they hope thus to
cripple and defeat the party that has always de-
teatcd them! Any can see that this is their
object for it is their only hope of getting possess
sion of power and its advantages
However much MIR McRae and his supporters
may pretend to wish party lines oblterated, they
are distinctly drawn in this contest and cannot be
evaded. The distribution candidate for Governor
and his supporters are side, and all true
democrats on the other IF this is not the
case how is it that Mr. McRae can find no good
word to speak for democrats in his speeches haas
any one heard him praise single member Ct the
democratic party since he has been in the field
No. Have not all who listened to him been struck
with the disposition he manfests to under-rate and
rldicule leading democrats, and to find fault with
their acts? He sneers at the position of the Adj
ministration on the Kansas question, at the State
democratic Convention and its PLATFORM at those
patriotic men who have determined to act with
our party because it is the only one that Al beat
back and keep down northern fanaticism, and at
the democratic delegation in Congress from this
State. He talks about prominent democrats in
such manner as to tickle wings and know-noth-
ings and make them applaud him.
Are you willing, brother democrats, to support
such man and endorse his ridicule of democratic
men and measures? We think motive know
not-you have been true heretofore, and you will
prove true again to your principles.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Court Of feas and Quarter Sesso"s-4prH Term, 1853
The Bank of Charlotte J. c. Grilng j. B. Grifing
Original Attachment
Levied in the hands of L. S. Williams John W. Blair,
S. w. Davis and Robt. Grier, and them summoned as
Garnishees.
to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants in this residents of this State
it is therefore ordered that publication be made in the
Western Democrat, newspaper published i'll the Town
of Charlotte notifying said defendants to be and appear
at the next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to he
held for the county of Mecklenburg at the Court House
in Charlotte, the 4h Monday i'll July next, then and
there to plead answer dcmur, or judgment will be
taken pro confesso as to them.
Witness, w X Reid, Clerk of our said Court at office
in Charlotte, the 4th Monday of April 1853
l2-Gt Tpr. adv. SCI W. X. REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
LATER FROM UTAH,
Cor. Cummings erpelted from the Territory

Cor. Cummings ezpeifed from the Territory.
ST.. Louis, June 3--Dates from Camp Scott, to May
6th state that two Mormons have arrived Leaven-
worth bringing dispatches from Gov. Cummings for
the Secretary of State. The troops expected
to move towards the valley about the end of May
An express man states that the Commander at Fort
kearney had instructed him inform Col. Monroe
that Gov. Cummings had been expelled from Salt
Lake, and that the Mormons were in arms and deter
mined upon resistance also request Col. Monroe
push on the troops speedily
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

1HE DIFFICULTY BETWEEN TIE I. STATES
AND GREAT BRITAIN.-It is said that Lord Ma
pier, the British Minister at Washington has sent
a special messenger to the Admiral of the British
Squadron requesting him to dcsist from visiting
and searching American vessels 1t is also stated
that the Captain General of Cuba has ordered the
Spanish fleet to interpOse and prevent such out
RACES in Spanish waters, and that one of the Brit
ish officers engaged in these searches has been ar
rested and sent to jamaica
We find the news below in our exchanges, but
it is not believed in Washington:
BLOOD SHED.-By the following it will be seen
that the first drop of blood has been she'd and that
American vessel has been fired into and one
man killed We may now expect in few days to
hear Of skrmish in the Gulf
MOBILE, June 2.
An American vessel has been fired into off Pen
sacola, and one killed. The steamer Fulton
has gone in pursuit of the aggressor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
ARCHITECTURE
And Civil EMSiEacering

The subscriber practical Architect and Civil En-
gincer, has taken Room No. 5, Davidsons building,
where he may be found prepared to Draft Plots and
make Estimates in all departments of his profession
Particular attention will be paid to Surveying of panta
tions and Farms for the making of MAPS or CHARTS
of the same, with drawing of the plantation mansion
and its requisites Every Planter should be possessed
of one of his domain. They can be got up in
any style, and when framed make beautiful ornament
for any Paror
Plotting and laying out of Grounds and Lawns for
Horticultural and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS will be attended
to if solicited.
beg Young men wishing to become acquainted with
any all of the above branches will be taught in the
most thorough manner, and the most liberal terms
p. SAURS
Charlotte June 8, 1853. l2-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
Notice TO Church Builders.

FaNIiE undersigned wish to let ont to contract the
Il pairing Of lIopewell Church by putting addi-
ton of II feet and raising the whole building feet
higher and putting self-supporting roof; gallery
the end to be "a feet, and the sides feet windows
extend up in galleries. floor to be re-aid and pulpit
repaired; the Church to be 81 feet long and As wide
The plan be by calling the undersigned or
at T. H. Brems Store; when further particulars will be
made known. Proposals must be handed in by the
4th Monday of June I. NJ. kERNS,
a. b. DAVIDSON.
B. W. ALEXANDER.
June 8, 1853. BIT Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Although he John A Gilmer) is the lone represent
tatve of the American party of North Carolina in Con-
gresS, still he is a within hmself-and he wields
more influence, and his opinion is entitled to
weight than that of half of the entire Democratic repre-
senation from the good old North State Wilmington
Uer0id.
When the trumpet sounds let all the people
keep silence. Hide your faces Messrs. Clingman
and Crai%c; look sad Messls. Winslow and Reid
seeing that ''the lone representative of the Ameri
can party of North Carolina" wields more influence
than you all, with what party is not stated, and
his opinion is entitled to weight" Big
trees from little acorns grow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Tur CRors AND Manifestation the 2Gth of April
IA the lh June without good rain in this
Mace and the immediate vicinity. On Friday night
}r the earth refreshed with a copious shower but
moi near as much needed.
In some parts of this section of the State they have
had pretty good seasons, but in other parts, wheat
corn and cotton have suffered very much for rain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
ANOTHER FIRE

we learn that lire occurred in the Southern part
of this county ON Tuesday night, the 1st instant
The barn of Mrs A. NJ. Rea was consumed .hort
8 o'clock, together with the roughness therein at
the time 1t is not known how it happened, but
Is suppoF ID to have been the work of an incendarv
This makes three fires that have occurred in
that section OF the county within the last month
First, DIR. Strong's blacksmith shop I'd, Moses
n Harris dwelling and furniture, which we men
toned last week; and Sd, Mrs Rea's barn.
We learn mat Mr. Harris loss is about So 800
besides Notes and other valuable papers A friend
informs that the fire was first discovered ON tho
roof of the dining room There was no fire in anv
part of the building at the time The kitchen
stood about ten steps from the dwelling; spark
from the former may have ignited the latter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

"'LNER CoNDEMNED.-The Fayetteville Carolnian
r1"Shes letter from Randolph county stating that
citing OF portion of the citizens of Randolph and
'ohtgomery counties was held without distinction of
~ and resolutions passed openly denouncing John
- "linler for his vote the Kansas bill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Bay- The Ex-Consul is beginning to feel the
awkwardness of his position in running as the can
didate of the opposition party for Governor, and
still claiming to be a democrat. In discussion
at Mosely Hall, Lenoir county, Mr. McRae stated
that any paper individual who says he is 'the
candidate Of the know-nothing party, knows, when
he says it, he is telling he" Judge Ellis rose
and said, Do you intend that for me ?" Mr.
McIsae said "No, you didn't say it, did you?"
Judge Ellis responded "No," and took his scat.
Everybody knows that Mr. AIcRae is not the
candidate of the democratic party, and We would
like for him to show whose candidate he is. He
says he was brought out by a number Of friends
Well, Judge Ellis brought out By number of
friends, but they were good and true democratic
friends. What the politics of Mr. McRae's
friends? He was brought out by the Raleigh
Register, Wilmington Herald, &C., and is support
ed by such politicians Nathaniel Boyden, John
\. Giimer, Alfred Dockery and others of the same
stamp: The people very easily decide whose
candidate he is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

sag Virginia paper hoists the name of r. NJ.
7. Hunter, of Va, for President in 1860, and d.
s. Dickinson, of n. Y, for Vice President
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

nzs~ Bartholomew Fuller, Esq, has resigned
his position as one of the Editors of the N. c.
Presbyterian, and the Executive Committee have
appointed Rev. Willis l.. Miller to succeed him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

COLUMBIA, June 5.-There were some small lots OF
cotton put the market which was freely taken at
prices ranging from 81 for inferior to liz for fair.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
State of N. Carolina, CASTOR County.

In Eguty-Spring Term, 1858.
Dorcas Gingles and others vs. Charlotte Ginges and
others
O. B.-For Sale of Land
II appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that
Martha GingIos Mary Ginges Samuel GiDgles, Andrew
Gincles Massa Gngles, and John Roberson are mon
residents of this State the said parties hereby
notified according order of said Court that publ
CT ton be made for six weeks in the Western Democrat
fo defendants TO appear at the Term of this Court,
to be held for the county CASTOR at the Court House
in Dallas on the 9th Monday after the 1th Monday in
August next to answer plead demur to said bill,
or judgment pro conesso will be entered against them
WITNESS F. NJ. Alternately, Clerk and Master in
Equity at Office in Dallas, the 9th Monday after the
4th Monday in February, A. d. 1858.
/. VI. ABERSATHY, C. n 2
June l. l85s.-Il-ct Eprice Of adv. SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
NEW FLOUR,

Our friend. Richard A. Rozzell, of this county,
trufr the first Flour to market Saturday last
LII. LII inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
ARREST OF KIDNAPPERS.

The citizens of Petersburg and Norfolk, Na
have had quite an exciting time within the last ten
days by discovering Yankee vessels in the act Of
carrying off slaves to the free States
At Petersburg, five negroes were missing, and
suspicion resting upon schooner from Brandy
wine, Del, she was stopped and searched after
setting sail, and the negroes found secreted on
board The vessel was carried back to Petersburg
and we learn from the Express that it required
great excrtions to keep the people from lynchns
the Captain and Mate. The cry was raised to
Chang him. ''kill him. and several efforts made
to drag the prisoners from the officers. The police
assisted by peaceably disposed citizens finally sue
ceeded in getting the prisoners into Jail without
injury. The negroes state that they were enticed
off by the Captain who was to land them on free
soil for $50 each-one of them had $500 in his
possession. BY the laws of Virginia, the vessel is
confscatcd, and the captain and mate, if found
guilty, compelled to pay a fine of 5000, and be
sent to the Pententiary, each Indictment, for
term of not less than three nor more than ten
years.
At Norfolk a negro was found hid on a vessel
from New Jersey. All concerned were jailed, and
il meeting of the citizens held and resolutions pas
sed notifying two suspected characters living in
the city, named Mott and Dandenburg, to leave
within II hours or take a coat Of tar and feathers
GOVERNMENT Expenses 1t is a very COM
mon thing now to see opposition papers arraying
the large expenditures of Government before the
people, and encavoring thus to make capital against
the democratic party But they never tell their
readers in what particular cases extravaganza has
been practiscd, or what has reused the heavy ex-
penditurcs. 1t would not answer their purpose to
tell the people that extra emergencies have arisen
demanding large amount to pay expenses Our
territorial limits have increased very greatly, and
of it costs to protect the frontiers and
support territorial governments; but it is not ex-
pected that our whig friends will allude to this
all they care to do is to show large amounts
pended and do the democratic party much harm
as possible. Mr. Letcher, Of Va, in the House Of
Representatives the other day, defed any one to
designate any eAtravagant unnecessary expendi-
ture; but no one did il. We know that the expen-
ditures have been unusually large, but then there
have been extra causes requiring it.
Rs Judge Saunders has relieved Judge Person on
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08
S25 Reward.

ND ANYWAY stolen from the subscriber the
Ia It'll May, Negro Man named PETER. He is
between 35 and 40 years old about feet high, spare
made thn-visaged, of copper color and speaks mild
but quick when spoken to. l will give twenty-five
Dollars Reward for the apprehension and confinement
said negro in any Jail in this any other State
that get him again; and | will give Fifty Dollars for
ing said negro
DRURY MORGAN.
Morgan's Mills, y. c., June l, 1858. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Rs Commodore Thos. APP c. Jones, of the
L. S. Navy, died on the 30th of May.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Rsg~ The Bank of the State of North Carolina
resumed specie payment on the lst instant.
The Bank of Wilmington has declared semi
annual dividend Of per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Rs Judge Saunders has relieved Judge Person on
the Mountain Circuit and is now holding the Courts
of that Circu-the latter gentleman having engage
men of the State that required his personal atea-
dance Bachelors will do sometimes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

In Iredel county, the 25th ult Mrs Mary Forcum,
aged 80 years.
In Cabarrus county, the 18th ut, Leigh White,
infant son of JAS c. and NJ Georgia Cannon, aged 10
months.
In Castor county, on the 4th ut Mrs Mary NJ. Craig.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

On the nth 23th Of May containing So in money and
valuable papers The Book is of dark and had
elastic string around it. reward Of Ten Dollars
will be paid for its delivery at the Democrat Office in
Charlotte june 1, 1853
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

REMARKS--The market very dull the past week,
and we have but few changes to make in prices. We
advance the figures for Corn and Oats little. 1t is
certain whether prices will advance reccde this week.
as the exporting markets very fuctuating.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-08

Excitement IN Nep Orleons-Arsena IN Pos
session Of tie Vigilance Consmittee. Trial
Of Walker.
New ORLEANS, June 3.-Political parties in
this city are highly excited. The Vigilance Com
mittee hold possession Of the Arsenal, which has
been fully fortified.
The jury in the case of General Walker could
not agree, and the dismissed.
SECOND DEspATCH.-New Orleans is in a state
of revolution, and the military have been called
out. A battle expected this evening.
The cause of the trouble in this city is to be
found in the number Of outrages, assassinations
and murders which are getting so common and
appear to be perpetrated without fear of conviction
Or punishment.
Mayor Waterman read the riot act at the head
quarters of the Vigilance Committee.
NEW ORLEANS, June 4.-The excitement in
this City is undated, but nothing of a serious
nature has as yet occurred.
The Vigilance Committees acting with
energy in their preparations and in pursuit of the
objects they have in view.
LATEST.
June 4, lO4 P. M.-The Vigilance Committee is
triumphant. The Mayor has resigned the municipal
authority to the Vigilance Committee The city is
quiet, and the crowd has withdrawn from Canal street
The Vigilance Committee has appointed special police
force of over 900