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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

DUELs.-We have been led to reflect recently
upon the frequency of these applications for the
healing of wounded honor The remedy seems to
be universal panacea with certain class of would
be honorables and, indeed, some resort to it for
the purpose of building up kind Of reputation for
honor and courage which the world never finds out
from any real manly deed of noble daring Of their
own, and they this kind of preventive, to
keep chronic cowardice from exhibiting itself
in the foreground of their daily actions. A chal-
lenge-paper bullets-an "amicabe adjustment"
and mon who whistle through the woods P" and
start at the echo Of their own voice, and who
would cover down in their own shadow rather than
counter to the opinions of the world by defend
ing the oppressed and pleading the cause Of the
innocent, are suddenly clothed with the insignia
of honor CO and have conferred upon them the
degree of honorable We do not say that
there exceptions to this rule, but we believe
they are few and far between. But very few of
those who send or accept challenges to mortal COM
bat, expect to shoot any or be shot themselves
They know they have mutual friends who will
not ''see them hurt, and therefore they exhibit
the spirit Of the young man at the muster, who,
when he would provoke thrashing from some one
by his insolence, would exclaim: " hold me daddy,
you know my temper"
We say that the example of Congressman is not
only immoral, but pernicious in its influence upon
the rising generation. For as the majority of
these difficulties settled upon bloodess field,
greater license is given to men to abuse each
other and to deal in personalities than would exist
were the aggressors certain of meeting gutta
percha, or of having to face eighteen buck-shot
grinnng at them from Z. S. musket Moreover,
thousand-fold less courage is often exhibited in
adjustments" than there would have been by re-
fusing the challenge in the first place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

FIGURING MIIL-One of the largest Mills of
this kind in the State, is in this town 1t is
brick building four stories high, the machinery is
driven by steam, and is capable of doing a very
large business. We learn that the original cost of
the Mil WAS about $4,000. As will be seen by
the advertisement of the Trustee, this Mill will be
sold to the highest bidder on the 9TH of August
and We have no doubt at great sacrifice. Per
sons DESTROYS Of engaging in the business would
do well to attend the sale. This is a good wheat
market and we suppose the business might be
made profitable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

H75~ From an account published in the New
bern Union we suppose the discussion at Beaufort
between Judge Ellis and Mr. NIcRae was quite
spicy. The Union says:
"Judge Ellis alluded to the platform Of the
party that supported Mr. McRae exposed some of
the glaring Inconsistencies of his competitor, and
showed conclusively that all the opposition cared
for was the defeat Of the Democratic party 1t
was not for distribution they working so hard
He alluded to Mr McR.'s claiming to be demo-
crat, and in support of his claims to that position
he (Alr McRae) ridiculed the Democratic Convcn-
ton, and charged the five hundred delegates who
attended it with fraud and corruption He had
seen democrats in strange places but the stranges
he ever saw one in under the editorial head Of
the Raleigh Register. Alluded to other know
nothing papers in the State that supported Mr.
McRac, and read extract from an editorial III
the Washington Times to the effect that no demo-
crat could at the time lie an honest man or 4
chrstian.-And yet the Times supports Mr. MGR.
for Governor
The same paper says that Mr. McRae rdiculed
the Democratic State Convention, calling Nessrs
Kerr, Osborne, Steele, Winsow, and others, by
name, and dcnominated them as owls bats, ,
ay-birds,' &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22
Land For Sale.

The subscriber being DESTROYS to west, offers
all his land for sale, consisting Of two tracts,
one of six hundred acres, lying in the county Of
Ashe within miles of the Court House and the
main road to Wilkesboro There is hundred acres
of good Meadow land the place; the upland is mostly
level and well adapted to grain grass. There is
good clearinghouse and Barn the place, and all in
repair. ALSO, one tract of three hundred adj
joining the above, with good meadow land and good
Buildings, also in good repair.
ANY person desiring to to the Mountains will
do well call and the above land before purchas
ing elsewhere determined and will sell. Terms
made easy to suit the purchaser
JOHN POE
June %, 1853 3l4-3t-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

WATERING PLACEs.-As the season is now
near at hand when persons Will be in search cf Il
pleasant retreat, we direct attention to the White
Sulphur Springs near Newton, in Catawba county
DIR. Elliott, the proPricor, viii be found accommo-
dating, and the water has the reputation Of being
superior The testimony of persons who have
tried it, and the it has effected, establish for
these Springs a character second to none in the
State, People in the East, instead Of going North
for pleasure, would certainly be more benefited
and return home better satisfied, if they would
Iatronlze our pleasant summer resorts among the
Mountains
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22
APPOINTMENTS.

BS% Messrs Ellis and McRae will address thu
people at the following times and places:
Winston, Forsyth Wednesday, June Odd.
Yadkinville, Yadkin, Wednesday, June 30th
Dobson, surry, Thursday, July lst.
Wilkesboro', Wilkes, Saturday, July Sd.
Boone, Watauga, Monday, July 9Th.
Lenoir, Caldwell, Wednesday, July 18th.
Morganton, Burke, Thursday, July Sth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

BG9EH Merchants and others in New York who want
advertisements inserted in this paper must send them
direct, accompanied with the cash) and not through
the hands Of ''advertisng agents" in that city. When
ever they in the latter way pay attention to
them further than to burn them up
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

In Iredcll county Davidson College, on the 18th
ult., John L.. infant son of John L. and Rachael b.
Donaldson. Mourn not kind and afectonate parents,
for little Johnny safe in his Saviour bosom and hap
by in his heavenly home.-CoN.
In Monroe the Sd inst, Miss Martha Funderburg,
aged "A years, daughter of \. and 7. Fundcrburg
IN Rowan county, on the I'd instant, Mr. VIM. Rose,
aged 50 years and IL months.
At Pine Bluff, Ark, the oath ultimO Mr. Oliver f.
Clegg, aged 10 years, Of Rev. b. Clegg of lrede
county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

IHE MOUNTAIN DIsTRICT-Z B. Vance, ESD
wing has announced himself for Congress in the
9Th District. Mr. Coleman, one of the democratic
caliulda'es, withdrew as soon as Mr. Vance an
houhccd his intention to run, stating that Vance
ana lbs friends had urged him to be candidate
and had promised to vote for him There is ROW
one Democrat Mr.. Avery, and two wings in the
field. Avcry's election is certain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

CHIEF JUSTICE NAsH.-The summer term of
the Supreme Court was commenced in Raleigh on
Monday the 14th. Chief Justice Nash was I'M
able to attend, as we learn by the following from
the IIilsboro' Recorders:
Eve are sorry to say that the health Of the Hon.
Frederick Nash, the Chief JUSTICE has not permit
ted him to be present at the opening of the Court.
For some weeks his health seemed to be gradually
improving, and he was gladdened with the pros
pect Of being able to resume his duties on this oc
casion; but for the last few days the symptoms Of
his disease have been less favorable, and he is still
confined at home. Still it may be hoped that on
the return Of more settled and seasonable weather
a more rapid improvement i'll his health will take
place, and that soon his useful services will be re-
stored to the Court Of which he has so long been
member"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22
Valuable Merchant
STEAM MILL, Az" ~. I for Sale 0 e
CTTAPTNTrpL
CHARLOTTE, II. G.

Trustee Of Leroy Springs, will expose TO public
IA Sale Saturday, the 7th day of AUGUST next,
Valuable Steam merchant Mill, and perfect with
Six pair Of French Burr Runners large, and
feet Engine together with all the machinery and ap
piances necessary to carry large and extensive
manufacturing business. This Mill is situated in Char
lotte n C.. where there two Railroads, and third
in course of construction, passing through high,
healthy, and exceedingly productive and interesting
country The attention Of Produce Merchants OF Char
lesion and Wilmington especially called to this
property E5~ credit Of One and Two Years will BIO
given. ind sanae Terms,
at the same time and place, / will offer two large
BRICK STORES, two stories high, in tie business
part of the town These Stores especially adapted
to the prosecution OF large and extensive Produce
business Sale to take place without reserve.
W. r. MYERS Trustee
Charlotte, June IT, 1858. st ofLeroy Springs
Wing copy till sale, Charleston Courier aRd Viii
mington Journal times, and send bill to Trustee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

BEAR KILLED.-A correspondent of the
Greensboro Times, writing from Wilkes county,
oath May, says:
You may be interested in hearing that yesterday
(Sabbath) large bear, weighing between four and
five hundred pounds, killed in this county.
Unfortunately the animal had strayed into pIanta-
ton, and after an exciting chase the pursuers with
dogs and guns overlook and dispatched him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

ia The Rev c. w Farabec was tried.bofore
the l. S. Circuit Court at Raleigh week before
last, en- charge Of cmbczzling letter from the
Post Office at Black Rock, Brunswick county, Mr.
Farabee being postmaster. 1t appeared certain
that the letter stolen, but Farcbee proved
good character, Judge Biggs instructed the jury
that If they had any louht to the prisoners
guilt innocence, his good character should be
considered and he should have the benefit of it.
The jury returned Il verdict of acquittal.
John Il. Gully, Of Johnston county, was SEN
fenced to two and half years imprisonment for
forging pension papers.
The Standard speaks in complimentary terms Of
the learning and ability with which Judge Biggs
presided.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

REMARKS.-Bacon is rather scarce and will COM
rand something than quotations; but little offer
ing at present Corn has advanced and is in demand
Oats wanted But little Cotton sold the past week
the article having slightly advanced in Charleston
think it likely the price viii go up here.
Chickens and Eggs in demand at high prices.
Fresh meats very scarce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

DAVIDSON CoLLEGE.-The Corner Stone of the
new building will be laid at Davidson College, at
10! o'clock, y. NJ, on Wednesday, the 18th of
July An address will be delivered on the occa-
sion by Victor Barringer, ESD, of Concord
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

Mr. BENTONs OPINION OF DESTRUCTION
The Hon. Thos I'll. Benton bad queer way of ex-
pressing himself, but he always did it in an en-
phatic manner and in as few and plain words as
possible. In 1871, while speaking on the dis
tribut;on bill in the Senate he said:
Il scorn the bill. I scout its vaunted popular
lty. detest it. Nor can [ conceive of an object
more Pitiable and contemplate than that Of the
dema@ogue haranguing for votes, and exhibiting
his tables Of dollars and acres, in order to show
each voter each State, how much money they
VIII be able to obtain from the treasury if the land bill
passes. Such harang uing, and such exhibition is
the address of impudence and knavery to- supposed
Ignorance, meanness and folly. 1t is treating the
people as If they were penny wise and pound fool
lsh, and still more mean than foolish. Why, the
land revenue, after dcducting the expenses if fair
~ divided among the people, would not exceed
nine-pcnce head per annum; If fairly divided
among the States and applied to their debts, it
would not supersede above nine-pence per annum
OF taxation upon the units of the population. The
day fOr land sales has gone by. The sales Of this
year do not exceed million and a half of dollars,
which would not leave more than q million for
distribution, which, among sixteen millions of peo-
pie, would be exactly four-pence halfpenny, Viz
glnia money, per head; ftp in New York, and a
picallOn in louisiana At two millions it would
be nine-pence head in Virginia, equivalent to a
levy i'll New York, and bit in Louisiana; precise
" the amount which, in specie times, gentleman
gives to negro boy for holding his horse minute
at the door. And for this miserable dot-this in
significant subdivision ola shilling-a York shil-
ling-can the demagogue suppose that the people
are base enough to violate their Constitution
mean enough to surrender the defence Of their
country, and stupid enough to be taxed in their
coffee, tea salt, sugar, coats, hats Blankets shoes,
shirts, and every article of comfort, deccncy, or
necessity, which they eat, drink, or wear, or on
which they stand, sit, sleep or 2"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

New STAGE LNE-Aftcr the 1st of July, a
tri-weckly line Of four-horse Coaches will run from
Lncolnton \. c. via Newton and Lenoir to
Abingdon, Va. Time about u hours
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

b. Henry W. Miller, Esq, addressed large
audience in Wake county ON the 9TH inst, in vim
dication ofhis determination to act with the demo-
cratic party. He spoke two hours, and made a
mastery defence Of the principles and position of
the democracy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

nGg% 1t is said that the President will probably
nominate Hon. Warren Winslow, of North Caro-
lima, Minister to Spain Such is the rumour in
some of the papers. We know nothing of it, but
think it not impossible, or even improbable. Mr.
Winslow would make most capital minister
W. Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

re- We endorse the following from the vii
mington Herald. That paper, speaking of the bad
health of Mcssrs Ellis and McRac, says:
at will be great wonder if both the candi-
dates do not injure their constitutions seriously
before the canvass is over 1t is great strain
upon the human system, this travelling all over
the State i'll the hot summer months, speaking two
and three hours, sometimes in the open air, and
sometimes shut up in close room; and ought to
be a strong argument in favor of doing away with
the present hunliliating plan followed by candi-
dates for Gubernatorial honors. Let the candi-
dates stay at home, and not be running all over
the State, begging for votes. 1t would be Il much
more digniticd way Of doing the business, and, be-
Sides would do away with all those hcart-burnings
and petty quarrels and jealousies which spring up
between rival candidates, and which are incident
to the present mode of conducting 4 canvass"
Two or three democratic meetings have recon-
mended that canyassing be discontinued; and we
think when the last proposition of the kind was
made, probably by Edgecombe county, our cotem-
porary Of the Herald objected on the ground that
he wanted the people to hear distribution discus
scd. Whenever such objections were raised, of
course democrats dropped the subject, as they
never have been afraid of discussion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

bz3" We learn that the through travel on the
Charlotte and s. c. and North Carolina Railroads
has largely increased lately. One night last week
there were II through passengers on this route.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22
vENABLE's OPERATIONS.

The Raleigh Standard of Saturday last, under the
head of erich Developments, exposes the operations
of Hon. A W. Venable in endeavoring to defeat the
democratic party. We only have space this week to
copy the following, by which it will be seen that Mr..
Yeanble hopes to distribution Legislature so
that he may get into the L. s Senate:
We publish below letter by A J. Taylor, Esq,
the democratic candidate for the Senate in Nash county
and which letter have been authorized by Mr. Taylor
thus to 1t was addressed by Mr.. Nenable to
Appewhite Richardson Esq, of Johnston; but Mr..
Richardson being sound Democrat handed it to Mr..
Taylor and him the privilege 20 use it in any way
he might proper. Here is the document:
''BRowNsvLLE, 18th May, 1853
Ny good Old Friend-I write to urge you to come out
distribution democratic candidate for the Legislature.
The triumph of this principle by eecting Legislature
favorable to this two Senator'S to aid
in relieving of the burden of If the 750 900
which Benefits bill gave North Carolina, had
have been received would have had one million less
Of debt and sixty thousand dollars less of interest
yearly. expect to be candidate myself and let us
old men lead the boys once
With sincere regard to Mrs. Richardson and family,
| am yours trul y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

THE CROPS everywhere are reported as being
fine, and the prospect cheering to the planter as
well Is consumer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22
POST BOY.

WE, the undersigned Trustees of David Orr, will
pose public sale Tuesday the 29th inst, very
large stock of fine Brandies, Wines Whskey and
Cigars, together with all articles kept Bar Room
complete
Any person wishing to open house Of that kind
would do well to attend the sale, as bargains will be
had. HENRY GUADRY, / ,rr,.,oo,
J. J. MAXWELL
Charlotte. n. c. June 81 1853 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

SUPERIOR CoURT.-An Extra Term Of the Su-
rerior Court will be held for this County next
yrck
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

Ezg- The Grecnsborough Patriot has recently
been enlarged and otherwise improved, afford
ing gratifying evidence Of its pecuniary pros
perity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

E@2y- The Administration democrats of Illinois
hcld their State Convention at Springfield on the
9th; Is counties were represented by 2G3 dele
gates. Resolutions were adopted affirming adher-
ence to the Cincinnati platform; re-afirlning the
principle of non-interycution in the Territories;
opposing the concentration Of power in the hands
Of the central Government; deprccating slavery
agitation; condcmning Senator Douglas, and char
actcrizing his course in opposition to the Admin
istration as overwcenng conceit; and denouncng
the principles of the "Rerublican party as tend
ing to dissolution of the Union.
Mr. Douglas, in the Senate last week, took occa-
sion to dcncunce the above Convention, and de-
clared war upon it.
We see it stated that Douglas Will probably be
a candidate for the House Of Representatives from
Illinois.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

Esg~ They had Wotermelons in the Whining
ton market on the 18th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

THE New POSTAGE BILL, PASSED by the
Senate, we are gratifcd to know was defeated in
the House CT Representatives. If Senators wish
to lower the expenses Of government they can find
many 9TH ways to do it than by depriving the
people of mail conveniencies. \ great deal might
be saved from extravaganza appropriations for pub
lie buildings &c, and we think their own salaries
might be reduced, instead Of raising letter postage
and reducing the compensation of postmasters
The latter is so low row that it requires great
deal of begging to get man to take one Of the
small, country offices. We glad to see that
one Of the Representatives from this State Mr.
Winsow) raised his voice against the bill; he is
entitled to the thanks of every body, and especially
of newspaper publishers. The provisions Of the
bill show that Senators did not know understand
what they were about.
The Ignorance evinced by members Of Congress
on such subjects is sometimes amusing. At late
session, member of one of the Houses Eve forget
whchl proposed to amend post office bill, by re-
quiring newspaper publishers to dry their sheets
before mailing them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

p43~ It seems by the following from the New
York Express that know-nothingism is not ex-
tinct in New York, at least:
''Ihc Americans vet united in the Councils,
and organized in their general committees with
subordinate organizations, we are told, which en-
brace the heart and hope of some OF the most &C
tive young Of the State and city"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

The Annual meeting Of the Stockholders will
be held on ti.c first Wednesday in July.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

MORE LAwYERs.-We learn from the Standard
that the following gentlemen have just obtained
County Court License:
j. s. Woodward, Wilson; A. J. Boyd, Rock
ingham; d. G. Allen Brunswick; d. }. DeNane,
New Hanover; B. B. Barnes, Wilson; Henry
Mullins Fayetteville; J. II. Emerson, Selma, Ala;
w. L. Norment, Lumberton; Ii. I. Brown,
Wilkesboro 4. Barnes, Wilson; p. L. Hay,
Rockingham; G. NJ. Duskin, Orange; D. B. Rea,
Mecklenburg; B, d. Bulla, Asheboro; James W.
Hinton, Elizabeth City; I. NJ. Wilmington,
Grecnsborough; John NJ Perry, Beaufort; II. b.
Short, Plymouth; Julian Ii. Picot Hartford;
Adolphus z. Smith, Wake; G. s. B. Harris,
Granville; w. l.. Alexander, Lincolnton; L. Ii.
Hill, Raleigh.
And the following have been licensed to practice
in the Superior Court:
Joseph H. Garter of Hartford County; James
T. Davis of Mecklenburg " G Elan of Fayette-
ville " Egerton of Franklin; W Saunders
and II r Bryan of Raleigh; John 2 Fuller of
Robson; VIM Badham of Edcnton; L j Merritt Of
Chatham; W J Montgomery and Alex. Jordan of
Montgomery County
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

IA Judge Ellis was too unwell to speak at
Weldon on the 18th, (having serious affection
Of the throat and we learn from the Standard that
NJ. W. Ransom, Esq, replied to Mr. McRae, max
ing good argument and good speech against
distribution and the ex-Consuls claims to being
considered democrat.
Mr. McItae was SO unwel at Wilson that he
spoke but short time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

pa We can hear of but one man west of the Pine
Ridge who avows his intention vote for McIGae and
we guess he'll back down before the eIcction-4ske-
rfiic Mars.
Indeed, Mr. McRae's chances are slim every
where in the West. What will he drive at next?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

GRAND DIvISIoN.--A scmi-annual session OF
the Grand Division Of the Sons Of Temperance Of
North Carolina will be held in I.incolnton on the
l4th of July
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22
A. RICHARDSON. ESQ. y"

Here is the secret and nsdious attempt to produce
discOrd in the Democratic ranks in neighboring
County the object being seat in the United States
Senate. And this confirms the views we have here
tofore taken, that Mr. Acl'aes main object is, so to
distract and divide the Democratic party elect
distribution and Know Nothing Legislature, aud
thus pave the way for himself and Mr. Venable the
federal Senate
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-22

MOBILE, June l8.Sales of cotton for the week 1905
baIes-middling IL to II { cents.