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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
THE RESULT.

The Great battle has been fought and victory
n rcychcs upon the banner of the glorious old
r.n,acracy. Judge Ellis majority will be about
!, 900. and in the Legislature, democratic maj
-;.c Of probably 35 or 10 on joint ballot Where
.i.o man that was to make the "INROAD" On
Il. democratic party? Echo answers, Where2
This i gratifying result, not only to the demo-
.~.,;c ,arty, but also to those who favor the de-
Lament Of the rich resources of the Old North
State. The issues were clearly made up-Dstri-
In,.,n and Internal improvement, and the people
Inv, most emThatically declared against the for
,.r and in favor of judicous and prudent
.r,r,ln Of the latter, The principles and measures
= the old Democracy have been again endorsed
L. an increased majority. 1t is true, local causes
have operated in different portions of the State to
change. slightly, the representation, but not enough
+, have amy effect
We have heretofore, and do yet, entertain a
LiuL rrsrcct for those who honestly differ with us
mon the policy Of distribution. We give them
credit for their consistency and honesty of purpose
IN advocating what they conceive to be the wisest
r.4.surc for the State, however much we. may de-
lore what We conceive to be their error. But for
those ~chcmimg politicians, Of both parties, who
III. distribution simply as hobby upon which to
ride into oice, we entertain Il most thorough con-
tempt Democracy is bound to take the world
Net dat stuff which some men call democracy,
witch allows them, when it suits their purpose to
advocate opposite measures and to be partakers of
cher ncu sins; but that strict adherence to fixed
principles, by which practical measures are to be
judged and assigned their true position
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

In this County, Tuesday the 10th inst by the
Rev. James Sinclair Rev Alexander Sinclair, Pastor
of the Presbyterian congregation at Charlotte, to Miss
NJ Laura, daughter of 4. b. Davidson, Esq
In Newbern, the 1!th inst, at Christs Church. by
Rev. T. j. Haughton. Hon. John w. Ellis, Governor
elect Of North Carolina, to Miss Mary Mckinley, daugh-
ter of the late John 7. Dawes.
In this County, on the 4th inst, by Vim. McComb
Esq, Mr. VIM. WoOdall to Miss Elizabeth Johnson.
In this county the Sth inst, by W. G. Barnett
Esq, Mr. John Storms to Miss Maggie Barnhardt
In Orange county, the 3lst nit, Mr. Sydney Mcbanc
of Chatham to Miss Mary Allen. Also, the Sth inst
Mr. John S. Crawford to Miss Nancy Smith.
In Guiford county on the Bird inst Mr. Jacob Morton
and Miss Mamie WestbrOoks. Also the 10th ult
Mr. Nathaniel Coble and Miss Francis Jones.
On Thursday, the Goth July Mr. ]. T. Dotson to Mrs
NJ J. Penny both of Iredell. Also, at the time
and place Mr. r. NJ. Gillespie, of Iredcll, to Miss S. E.
Dotson, of CabarluS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
MEDLEY FROM THE POETS.

The moon was shining silver bright;
All bloodlcss tn untrodden snow;
When Freedom, from her mountain height,
Exclaimed, "Now don't be foolish Joe.'
An hour passed on, the Turk awoke,
a humble bee went laundering by,
To hover in the sulphur smoke;
And spread its pail upon the sky.
His echoing axe the settler swung,
He was lad of high renown;
And deep the pearly caves among,
Giles Scroggins courted Molly Brown.
Loud roars the wild inconstant blast,
And cloudless sets the sun at even;
When twilight dews are falling fast,
And rolls the thunder drums of heaven.
Oh. ever thus, from childhood's hour,
BY torch and trumpet fast arrayed;
Beneath yon ivy mantled tower,
The bull-frog croaks his serenade.
My love is like the red, red rose,
He bought ring with posey true;
Sir Barney Bodkin broke his nose,
And, Saxon, am Rhoderick Dhu.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
GLENDALE
CHALYBEATE SPRINGS.

Beauffuy ,tuaed the graded road Leadng from Tay.
Lorsre, 4texander county, ~ c. 10 Joncs1oro, Ten
Len0ir.
These Springs have been visited by persons from the
South for the last three years The healing qualities OF
the Water have been tested by two Judges and pro-
nounced TO be the best in the State. Persons wishing
spend the summer among the Mountains, and enjoy
of the Injuries of the upcountry, would do well
call the subscriber who viii take pleasure in
dering all comfortable who may visit him.
Glendale is fast improving and there is now three
probably than at any similar watering-pace in the
State. Call and see for yourselves.
THOS. s. BOYD,
Aug II, 1858. ST. 10 miles west ofTaylorsviIle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

In this county, on the 18th inst, Mr. Samuel Moore,
aged about 30 years. He was an old and consistent
member Of Sugar Creek congregation.
In Castor county, On the 18th inst, Mr. D. Porter Nor
row. aged about 40 years.
Near Oxford Miss, the 23d ut. Mr. James Cook,
aged 7G years lie raised in Mecklenburg county,
n c.. where he married in 1906 to Miss Sarah Allen.
He removed West in 1884.
In illsbOrO the 10th instant, Mary, daughter of
Charles and Julia A. McCauley, aged ID months.
In Yorkyillc the 18th inst, after long illness,
Preston Brooks third of Luccn p and c. j. Sadler,
aged years and months.
OBITUARY.
Died in this place, August lst, Mrs Lconora A. wife
of Mr. VIM. A. Cook The deceased leaves Il bereaved
husband and three children besides large circle of
relatives and friends to mourn her DEATH They
not left, however, to those without hope.
She bore her suffering with christian patience and died
a calm and peaceful death, trusting in Jesus. Mrs
Cook baptized in the spring of 1857, and united
with the Baptist Church in Charlotte. Though her
Christian life short, it exemplary and use
full From the time Of her making profession of
religion she manifested the deepest interest in the well
fare of the Church, and cheeruly bored for its pros
pery. She greatly concerned for the salvation OF
souls. Ready for every good word and work, she
heartily engaged in whatever promised to glorify God
conduce to the happiness of her fellow creatures.
Long will her loss be felt by the Church of which she
ment, while her memory will be cherished by those
who shared in her abors, and honored by those who
witnessed her example.
Possessed of kind heart, she valuable friend
the poor many of whom have been made glad by her
benefactions Her bcnevocncc not obrusive. yet
iudcious and practical and though her piey not
destinations it active. May the bcreaved be
furnished by the piey of her life; and admonshed by
early death. to be also ready. Con-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
THE LECOMPTON CONSTITUTION.

The recent election in Kansas shows that the
citizens of that territory refuse to come into the
Union in accordance with the provisions of the
English bill passed by the last session of Congress
This kills off the Lecompton Constitution complete
ly The BILL as passed at the late session, declared
that if Kansas should not accept the terms then
offered, she must wait until she has the requisite
population (93,O00) to enttle her to a member in
the House.
The whole matter will again be agtated at the
next session, and Douglas and the black repubi
cans generally will demand admission for her with
such Constitution she may offer, whether she
has the necessary population not How the
vcxatious question is to be settled remains to be
SEEM but thing is clear, no State ought to be
admitted without the necessary number of inhabl-
tants to enttle her to one member of the House OF
Representatives.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

ANOTHER MILITARY iCHoOL.-The Eillsboro'
Recorder states that Capt Tew and Mr. Gaiard of
the Arscnal Academy at Columbia, S. c., propose
10 open first class military school in that town.
We notice by their advertisement that they have
rabba@cd the name of the military school to be
opened at this place. at least the main part of it,
They call it the North Carolina Military Acade-
NY Ours is called the "North Carolina Military
Institute We think it unfair for the projectors
If the School at Hillsboro to take the name al
ready given to the Charlotte School, which will
ead to endless confusion, and result only in evil
and that continually. We have heretofore had
occasion to speak of one newspaper stealing the
ha'ne of another, and the same remarks will apply
I" the above 1t is not proper for the Hills
C'F" school to use almost the identical name of
the Charlotte school
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

One report gives Avery 20 maj. in Burke, and
another gives Vance in the county llG. We
cannot tell which is right, nor does it matter
The Ashevie News says that "whilc Judge
Ellis carries the District by several thousand
Avery is defeated by about the same CURES" and
attributes his defeat to false and malicious stories
put in circulation by the opposition in reference to
Il personal difficulty he bad some years ago with
Mr. Fleming" This matter was not used on the
stump against Avery, but privately, not giving
him chance to reply and state the matter correct
ly. The News says, chad the whole Fleming mat
ter been fairly understood by the people, the re-
suit of this canvass would have been widely differ
ent."
The News says that ''AIr Vance, on many oc--
casons, vehemently declared that he would sup
port the Administration of Mr. Buchanan" No
doubt this declaration had much to do with his
election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

trial, ana The result VIII DC SATISFACTORY:
CHARLOTTE, Aug 7, 1853
Mr. W. ". Quinn, Sir: deem it duty less than a
pleasure to hand you the following. | have a Negro
Boy who has for years been afflicted with rheumatism
and badly off that he entirely useless labor
err portion of the time in such condition that he
could neither hand foot After having tried
every remedy, said to be valuable without any good
effect. his given mp hopeless one, and he
left a lingering death. About two months ago
heard of your medicine, and procured of you one
bottle and gave it to him according to your directions;
and now, am happy to say, he is ENTIRELY CURED,
and seryiceable negro as have my plantation.
Yours truly, S. A. STEWART.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
JUDGES APPOINTED.

We learn from the Standard that the Council of
State met in Raleigh the llth inst, and select
ed Hon. J. G. Shepherd of Fayetteville, to fill the
Vacant .Iudseship in the 9th District, and r. R.
Heath, Esq, i'll the 1st District. These appoint
nnuts are made to supply the places of Ellis and
Person resigned.
Patrick Murphy, Esq, of Sampson, has been
elected member of the Council of State in place
Of T. \. McCoy resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

ACCIDENT FROM CASA gas explosion oc-
Cured at Detroit, severely injuryng four persons
among them Senator Chandler. We note the ac-
cident in order that citizens may guard against
similar one 1t was discovered that gas had
escaped from pipe and filed storc-room, to stop
whick persons went in with lighted candle, when
the gas exploded, knocking them down and burn
ing all very seriously.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

Be- Fayetteville gave Ellis majority of III,
De'ns gain says the Carolinian, of 80 votes over
DfaS1ss vote in 1856. \ friend in Fayetteville
''S our attention to this, and says he wishes us
and the crest of mankind" to see that the democ-
'"cy OF that town knew who the right man was,
1aa that they stood up to him, too. All right.
better democrats never lived than those of Fay
''eVIile. We wish we could just take a company
u them and go round and straighten up things
sIlcrally, But we are sorry that Roberts was not
Elected Sheriff in Cumberland. Try him again
IsA' time, and keep "old Hector" from hanging
'""' leliow who "hollers before he is out of the
'y'uS, Frank is the man-try him again
'ant-heart never won fair lady"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

Bas~ Two weeks ago we objected to what we I'M
derstood as an improper alluson about high taxes
i'll Mr. Barringer'S speech at this place The fol-
lowing note explains the matter satisfactorily:
CoNCoRD, n. c., Aug. IL, 1858
Mr. Yates Your remarks of the Sd inst, the oc-
casOn of laying the of the n c. Military
Institute, did not meet my eye until to-day sorry
to have left the impression that had made any refer
to party politics in the midst of ceremonies
foreign to either
1t is hard, know in observations made of-hand as
mine the occasion alluded to- always to put
the right word in the right place. 1t may be- there
FORE that used unguarded expression about tax
alton. But the real purpOrt Of what meant to say
was that educational system the cheapest
most impartial and most cnnobing of all public
works--that railroads and navigation improve
ments would cost, when present appropriations shall
have been expended between ten and twelve millions
dollars but that after ALL large districts of country
would still be unprOvdcd for. On the other hand,
system of public Instruction. which already brought its
freight of hcalthful knowledge to every neghborhOod
and every household had not cost anything like
half that 1t in this connection, if | mis-
take not, expressed the opinion that while the State
had not done much for railroads. she had done
comparatively little for educational establishments
hoped, therefore, that the ensuing Legislature would
up the aid of the enterprise whose corner
had just laid, with Il measure of ibcrality
somewhat commensurate to its Importance and to the
public spirit is playcd by its founders. And added
the belief that Notwithstanding the just apprehension
daily approved by the general sentiment of the State
This is the scope of what said, or intended to say.
am very truly. &C.
VICTOR c. BARRINGER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

Bay~The County Of Henderson, in North Carolina
is said to be the only in the State in which
every male, save one, twenty years of age can
read 1t is doubtful if the can be said of any
other one in the South-perhaps not even in the
New England States, where the system of education
is 50 thorough.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
MOUNTAIN DIsTRIcn

Inc electlon Tor member of the House of
Representatives, IN the 9Th District to supply the
place oil Mr. Cilngman has resulted in the tr;nm,,,
of Il. b. Vance, Esq, of Buncombe, know NOTHING
over Hon W. W. Avery, democrat, by more than
200 majority. The following is the vote as far
as received: = ~ w az Ilr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

A lady, the other day, asked a young gentleman:
''Sir is your wife as pretty you arc r Not
ing to be complmented at the expense of his wife,
he, by way of gentle reproof, bushingly replied:
81 cannot say about that, Miss, but she has pref
ty manners"
The lady quietly vamoosed-no further inter
rogatorics propouuded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

BsEy@ The next contest for President will be be-
tween the Democracy and all the clements of OPP
position to the democratic party. The Richmond
Wing has already declared for ga united, compact
organization of all the elements of opposition
against the democracy in the next Presidential
campaign Anything and everything is to be
resorted to that will afford the least help towards
defeating the democratic party. Are North Caro-
lima whig papers willing to follow the lead of their
Richmond ally and unite with black republicanism:
We shall see When democracy fails, down goes
the Union forever. What will be the clements of
this harmonious opposition if the Richmond
Wings hopes of union are realized! According
to the latest election returns, the Republicans will
constitute at least threc-fourths of the effective
strength of the new party. The know-nothlnss
even if they retain all the votes they carried In
1856, could exercise no influence In determining
the policy of the party. They will be mere camp
followers and suffers for the black republicans,
mere tributaries to their elevation and power, ana
dependents upon their bounty"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

WEATHER AND CRoPs.-Durn@ the latter part
Of last week We had good rains III this section,
which were greatly needed. We learn that fodder
in many places is ruined beyond recovery by the
drought which has prevailed for time past
Probably the late rains may aid the maturing of
the grain i'll the ear but certainly there cannot be
fall crop made
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

doctor" said an old lady the other day to her
family physician, ''kin you tell me how it is that
some folks is born dumb 2" "Why, hem! why
certainly, madam" replied the doctor; 'it is owing
to the fact that they come into the world without
the power of speech'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
STEAM FLOUR MILL.

The large steam Flour Mill in this place was
sid on the 9TH inst. at public auction for So 900,
Capt, John Wilkes being the purchaser.
Capt. Wilkes has put the Mill in operation and
j. now prepared to buy all the Wheat he get,
for which he offers to pay the highest market price
in cash. Those having Wheat to sell would do
well to bring it this way
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

Oh, b'hoys how would you like to be in his fix ?
"When Pcggy's arms her dog imprison,
often wish my lot were hizen,
How often would stand and turn,
And take pat from hands like hern.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

Gordon, d, received some votes, but he was not
candidate.
ANsoE-Commons, A Dargan and James A
Leak, wings.
Stanly and Cabarrus, Davis, W, elected senator
In Camden and Currituck, Williams, dem, is
elected Senator Baxter, d, elected to the Com
mons in Currituck, and Ferebee, W, in Camden
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
REMARKS.

We make several changes in prices of produce this
week. Flour and Wheat have advanccd-the supply of
Flour is not equal to the demand. Cotton is rather
dull with slight declne--but little in market. Corn
remains firm and finds ready sale,
New Orleans and Porto Rico Sugars have advanced
slightly
The news from Europe has depressed the Cotton
market in nearly all the exporting cities consequently
prices here affected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
Loss and Gains IN the LEGISLATURE.

Loss and Cams an the Legislature
SENATE.
Dem. Gain-Halifax l, Bladen Brunswick and
Columbus l, Ashe, Yadkin, &c. l, Richmond and
Robson Ii
Dem. Loss-Orange ], Johnston l, Chatham l.
Craven l, Pitt l. Burke, &c 1.-6.
COMMONS.
Dcm. Gain-Rowan /, Alexander |, Washing
ton l, Moore l, Robson l, Henderson 1.-G.
Dean. Loss-Johnston l, Chatham 2, Burke l.
Pitt 2, Badcn II.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

Simon sitting beside his sweetheart, wishing
"Sally, wish [ was fish, and you was a bait
how I'd bite !"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

* An affair of honor come off on the l lth
INST lsays the Wilmington Herald) at Fair Bluff,
). C., between Messrs Chas. Latham and Mr.
Icfair, both of Washington, N. C. One round
Wis exchanged without injury to either party,
when the affair was amcably adjusted
1t is reported that Dr. Blow, one of the defeated
candidates in FIT county has left the State for the
purpose of fighting duel with a citizen Of the
same county. Some difficulty about politics
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
LlNCOLNTON.
f INA lie Acad e nv.


FENHE Trustees take pleasure in announcing to the
Ill public generally zhat the Exercises Of this Insti-
tuition will commence the LIST of SEPTEMBER
next. The Principal, Miss II. A. A. Rudsin gradu-
ate of of the best Scmnares in the country and
has had considerable experience teacher Instruc-
ton will be given, if required in all the branches
literary and taught in such schools
1t is hoped that the undoubtcd qualifications of the
Principal, the intelligence and morality of the
nity and the healthfuness of the location, will
n liberal patronage.
The following rates of tuition will be charged per
session Of months:
Rudimens Of Reading, Writing, and Par!cys similar
rudiments Of Arithmetic and Geography......$ 90
Reading Writing, Arithmetic, English
Grammar and Geography, 90
Philosophy, Astronomy History Botany, &c... 10 90
Guitar 30 90
No additional charge for Of instruments.
Each Pupil will pay tax Of rs cents for contingent
expenses. G. G. HENDERSON,
J.. u. THOMPSON,
ii. w GUION,
EAML LANDER,
T. r.. SHUF0RD,
u. s. JOHNSON,
Aug. 3, 1873. 20-5t Irustees.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

LARGE MUSKMELON.-lIrG G. r. Moore, of this
county, presented us a Muskmelon weighing 50
pounds. Large flvors thankfully received, small
UneS IN proportion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

COLUMBIA, August 14.-There material
change in the cotton market yesterday although the
feeling rather in favor of buyers. Some lots
offered, all of which were taken at 81 TO IL cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

To make excellent jam: Squeeze six Or
eight women, nowadays, into common stage
coach
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

The sales of cotton in Charleston during the past
week. amounted to $500 bales at prices ranging from
III to l2a
YoRKvuIE, Aug l1-Bacon, hog round II; Cotton
to III! Corn 45 to So Flour, per bbI 81, Lard II to
II, Oats 33, sack Salt 81 90, Rio Coffee Ia to 10.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
VOTE FOR GOVERNOR.

Below we publish returns from all but counties.
We have not added up the columns, but Judge Ellis
majority viii be equal to Gov. Braggs if larger
1915 1879
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k=it~ Mr y. Cornelius will accept our thanks for
Irocuring II subscribers to the Democrat; payment
fr (which is hereby acknowledged. We wish We
lad Il hundred such friends as Cornelius
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
SINGERS
S ewing MI a C h i n e 8.

These Machines superior to al others for
family use, leather work, tailoring,
PLANTATION, and every kind Of SEWING.
Can be had of the undersigned at New York prices
Ray~ have person thoroughly competent to teach
purchasers how to operate.
l.. S. WILLIAMS,
July 81, 1858. 1t Agent of J. W. Singer Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17

Salt Lake, in Utah, is sater than the sea- Two
quarts of its water will average a pint Of salt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
Strayed.

From my pasture, about the st of July, l head Of
SHEEP; and also about the 3D. August, ID head of
SHEEP. They were brought from the Mountains and
will perhaps endeavor to make their way back They
were all branded on the rump with tar / will pay -
liberal reward for their delivery in Charlotte or
for information so that can get them
.4 W. A. COOK. Butcher
Aug 10, 1853. 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-17
SUPERIOR COURTS

Arrangement by the judges for the Fail CIRCUIT: