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~ Some person in New York IS foolish
enough to volunteer his services as cor
respondent for this paper by sending us
communications already printed. When
ever we want a correspondent in that quar-
ter we will select one. Such schmes as
this are resorted to for the purpose of
having some book, or something else, pulled
without incurring the expense of adver-
Using. A short time since we received
one of these communications with state
ment that somebody in New York was pre-
pairing a Pictorial Biography OF distln-
guished and worthy citizens of North Caro-
lima. We have no doubt it is a catch
penny and cheating scheme, and we warn
North Carolnians against it now. Those
who figure in that book, (f anything OF the
kind is published will have to she'll out the
dollars pretty freely to the publisher OF
author Everybody remembers how man
by the name of Livingston feeced some OF
the lawyers in t.,is State by asking tor
biographical sketch of their lives, and then
charging them fifty or hundred dollars
for publishing it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

n \ partial eclipse Of the sun took
place yesterday, the 18th inst, visible east
OF Wisconsin. Illinois, and Mississippi.
The sun rose about 6 O'Clock, partially
ecHrscd on the southern limb, which lasted
till about half past seven.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

Gov. BHAGG-DemOcratic meetings
lave been held in forty or fifty counties,
we t,rink, and We have taken pleasure in
marking the unanimous voice Of approval
OF the administration of the present Execu-
tive, Gov. Bragg. Every meeting has pas
sed resolution expressing entire sati>ftc-
ton with his course and acknowledging
the commanding abilities of the man. In
deed, everybody seems pleased with the
manner in which he has discharged his re-
sponsible official duties. We have heard
complaints from no quarter-even our OPP
position friends have had no occasion to
lind flult-if they have done SO it has es-
capped our notice.
With the present year the Governors
term expires. and in retiring from the office
be vii carry with him the good opinion
and best wishes of the people of every sec
ton of North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

MARRIED BUT NOT MATT0.-Another
husband has been in the n. York courts in
search ofhis wife and been sent away with
out her. Like a similar case in New York
it was runaway match, Mr. George S.
Fox having married Miss Lizzie clandes-
timely. and, As it seems, after the ceremony
very foolishly permitted her to go back to
her mother, from whom she concealed the
fact In the meantime the young lady re-
pented her ha>ty step. and when her fond
husband came to claim her, she utterly de
MED that she was married to him. Mr. Fox
surprising that she WAS under the intimida-
ton of her mother. sued out writ of ha be-
corpus, when the young lady on her ex-
animation admitted that the marriage had
taken place. but declared she wanted moth
ing to do with her husband, and would not
go with him. She consequently went home
with her mother, and Fox found himself
married but without wife.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

New CLEANS. March iI.-Sales of cot
ton to- day, 6,O00 bales, al unchanged rates.
The sales in Mobile were 1900 bales
prices unchanged.
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DIED.

In Chester District, on the 5th inst. Mrs Z.
c. Abel, wife of Rev j. 5. Bailey, aged - yrs.
Also, on Rocky Creek, on the lst instant, Mis-
Sarah .Jamison, aged 90 years.
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March 1C


LANCASTER'S KID Glove Cleaner
an unfuilng preparation, easy and simple in APP
tion,-removing all grease and stains from
the Glove.
For sale at SCARF & Co.'s Drug Store.
March Is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

RENOVAE.---The undersigned
have removed their LAW OFFICE to the one
formerly occupied by James W. Osborne, Esq,
one door above the Bank of the State.
HUTCHINSON & BROWN.
March 16 1858. Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16
State Of North CarOli7.a,
MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Superior Court Of Law, Fall Term, 1857.
Martha II. Buruey
VS. }Petition for Divorce.
E L. Buruey,

1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that E. l.. Burney, the defendant in this case,
is not an inhabitant of this States it is there
fore ordered that publication be made for six
weeks in the Western Democrat, paper pub
lished in the town of Charlotte, notifying the
laid defendant to be and appear at the next
term Of the Superior Court Oi Law, to be held
for the county Of Meckenburg at the Court
House in Charlotte, on the I1th Monday after
the Alb Monday in February, 1855, then and
there to show cause, if any he has, why the
PRAYER of the petitioner should not be granted.
WITNESS, J. Il. Kerr. Clerk OF our Superior
Court of Law, at Office in Charlotte, the 18th
Monday after the 4th Monday in August, and
in the Sand year of American Independence,
Ammo Douiui, 1851.
J. B. KERR, Clerk.
March is. IPr'g fee Sc
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HARD TO KILL.-We should judge that
hog was hard animal to starve to death from
the following incident related to by gen
tleman in this place, orthe truth ofwhich he
vouches. On the 18th of December last a
drove ofhogs were put in lot for a few
days. When driven out one was missing,
and could be found nowhere. On last
Saturday, it was found at the bottem of an
unoccupied ice house on the lot, supposed
to have fallen in there by roofing under the
boarding. When taken cut it was alive.
but rery poor. Our informant thinks there
was no possible chance for it to have gotten
anything to drink for the space of nearly
three months. There was Il little wheat
straw around it which probably preserved
It's life for so long time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

CHARLESTON, March I2.--Sales to-day
$500 bales cotton, at 104 to ia. Lower
grades a shade easier.
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NOT lice.

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stock
holders in the Charlotte Mutual Fire Insurance.
Company will be held in the Office OF the Com
pany in Charlotte. at ~ o'clock, A NJ, the 18th
second Tuesday, of April, 1853.
L. NYE HUTCHINSON, Sec'y.
March Is. 1855. 3CO-St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

RAILROAD SCBsCRIPTION.-The County
Court Of Rutherford has again ordered an
election to be held on the proposition to
make County subscription to the Will
mington. Charlotte and Rutherford Rail-
road. 100000 is the amount proposed this
time. The polls are to be opened ON the
first Thursday in May.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

We have heard OF some astonishing cures being
made by Prof DeGrAih's Electro Oil. Ii seems
10 acI on the seased parts with rema kable Ell CT
and IN a siioIt space OF time heal:h regaIis lis
SWAY. Ii can be had of the agent here, see ad-
ver,sment in another column. For sale by ii. NJ.
Pritchard.
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Straved,
THE MARKETS.
Charlotte, March 10, 1858.
Corrected ,reekIy By H. B. Williams g. Go.

fit should be borne III mind that the fol-
lowing are Wholesale prices mostly. We
endeavor to keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for the fact
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

~ We learn from the Fayetteville OBJ
server, that the County Court of Cumoer-
land, in session week before last re1useo
every applicant, except one, for license t0
retail spurious liquors
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

q Among the appointments confirmed
by the L. S. Senate on the 9th, we notice
the following in North Carolina: VIM. Is.
Flanner to be Surveyor of Customs at Will
mingsun; Edmund Wright, Edenton, and
0. S. Wright, Ocracocke. to be Collectors
and VIM. Ii. Peden naval officer at Will
pngton.
The Senate, on the 18th, confirmed the
disappointment of II. P. Dick. Esq, as
District Attorney for North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

~ The Southern Commercial ConVen-
ton at Knoxville. last summer, appointed
Montgomery, Ala. as the place and the
first Monday in May next as the time Tor
the next session of the Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

e We see it stated that the Hon. Ed
ward Everitt will deliver his Grafton on
Washington, at the n. c. University, some
hme during this month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

~Itis said they have great religious
revival in New York. No place Is more
in need Of it.
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MILITIA MUsTERs.-As Virginia is re-
Viving militia musters, Tennessee is giving
them up. An act to abolish military duty
has been passed by the present Tennessee
Legislature. Under this act the tax as
SCISSORS are required to make out yearly
report of the strength and condition of the
militia in each civil district tn be trans
United tn the Adjutant General of the State.
in place of the reports heretofore required
of the captains of militia companies.-Rich.
Dispatch.
In this section of North Carolina militia
musters have been allowed. by common
Consent, to die out-completely rust up
as a piece of useless and time-killing
machinery; and we are inclined to the
belief that the people are about as well
prepared to do effective service in case of
emergency, as if four or five days in each
year had been spent in "trainin' under
militia officers in the old field. 1t has been
affirmed by army officers-and we think
with a good degree of truthfulness-tha
positive injury is often done by this old
field training; often requiring more time
and trouble TO unLedrn. than it would to
learn the subject. We believe in keeping
up uniform, volunteer companies; for the
reason that, when under command of, and
drilled by experienced officers, they not
only render more efficient service. but
do more to disseminate correct military
knowledge by one days parade, than
year of old field training could possibly do.
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THE NOMINATION..

4A6 NOn4NAIxON.
We have been frequently asked why we
do not express preference for some one
as the next democratic candidate for Gov
ernOr. We have, also, received several
communications favoring different indvid-
uals.
We are unable to see how an expression
of our preference for any particular imdi-
vidual is of the least Importance to the
democratic party; and while it would proba-
bly, do no good. it might be productive of
harm. We have refrained from advocating
the supposed claims of any one not because
we were afraid of giving offence to any in
diVidual or combination of persons, for we
have always had will to do as we pleased
and say what we thought ought to be said
without regard to who would like it or dis
like it-those who have not already found
this out will learn it probably in the course
of time. We are always ready to pay re-
spectful attention to the suggestions of
friends, lin fact we like to hear the opinion
of party friends,) but it is for US to decide
whether we ought to be governed by those
suggestions or not; knowing where the
blame will be placed for wrong or impru-
dent course.
We have not published the communica-
tons sent US on the subject for the reasons
stated some tive months ago; one of which
was, that 1t would be time enough to dis
cuss the merits of man after he was nomi
c., 60 he IL g.
the democratic party are concerned. we
don't believe in that doctrine at all. There
may be some to whom the democratic party
is particularly indebted for success, but
they are few in number and far between.
Generally, those having the best claims
are never thought of. So far as we are
concerned, we desire to treat all good demo
Gratis alike, and let Conventions of the
party say who shall be leaders.
Without umpires of some kind no party
can be kept harmonious and united; there
fore the question of who shall be the demo-
cratic candidates in the approaching cam
paign should be settled by Conventions of
the party, fairly constituted and organized;
by such decisions we are willing to abide,
and are determined to do nothing to fore
stall action in the premises.
Those friends who have sent US commu-
nications on the subject-for whom we en-
terrain the highest respect, and appreciate
their motives-will thus learn the cause of
the non appearance of their articles. We
hope to see them all in attendance on the
State Convention TO be held in this place
on the 18th of April, when and where a fair
opportunity will present itself for candid
expression Of opinion and preference.
B A democratic meeting in Whining
| ton passed the following resolution with re-
! gard to the nomination Of a candidate for
| Governor:
Resolved, That we respectfully recon-
mend to the State Convention, that the
delegates from each county cast the same
| number of votes in Convention. that their
county cast for the Democratic candidate
for Governor, at the election held ON the
first Thursday i'll August, 1856"
We suppose that tho two-thirds rule
will also be adopted.
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y The Daily Carolina Times, at Col
umbia, S. c.. has been temporarily sus-
pended, to be resumed again, says the pro-
prietor, as soon as satisfactory arrange
ments can be made.
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MARR1AGEs.-Let people pirate as they
will, the woman was never born yet who
would not cheerfully and proudly give her.
self and her whole destiny into a worthy
hand, at the right time, and under fitting
circumstances; that is when her whole heart
and conscience sanctifed the gift. But
marriage ought always to be a question.
not of necessity but of choice. Every girl
ought to be taught that hasty, IoveIess
union stamps upon ner almost as foul
dishonor as one of those connections which
omit the legal ceremony altogether; and
that however pale, dreary, and toilsome a
single life may be, unhappy, married life
must be tenfold worse-an ever haunting
temptation, an incurable regret, torment
from which there is no escape but death.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

ESTATE DURING WIDowHooD.-The
Macon (Ga.) Telegraph thus refers to
decision made by the Supreme Court, now
III session in that city:
"A case of some interest to the ladies
was decided on Friday morning last. Saw
age, of Dougherty county, died, leaving
will which devised his property to his wife.
but in the event of her marriage, to go to
his children, thus cutting off the wife with
out a shilling. Gen. Morgan, the counsel
for the widow contended that this provision
in the will being in restraint of marriage,
was contrary to the policy of our law, and
illegal. but the Court held that man had a
right to leave his property to his wife dur
ing her widowho"d: and cut her off if she
married-and that the Savage will was
legal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-16

DIPLOMATIC ARRANGEMENT.-AW Wash
ington correspondent of the New York
Tribune teltgraphs that paper the follow
ing.
ut is we'll understood. here in the most
intimate circles of the Presidents friends,
that Immediately on the adjournment of
Congress, Mr. James Gordon Bennett will
receive his commission as United States
Minister to Austrian
We have the the best authority for stat
ing that there is not word of truth in the
above. If the Black Republicans suppose
that Mr.. Buchanan will cast such stigma
upon this country. by the appointment OF
James Gordon Bennett to Il foreign mission
they will be very much Wash
'ngton States.
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e A correspondent writing from Hall
fax county, n. c., to the Petersburg Ex-
press, says:
The dwelling house and kitchen belong
ing to Miss Betsy jenkins, residing seven
or eight miles from CASTOR. near the Raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad. were consumed by
fire on Tuesday night, and about 1000
pounds of pork, which had been hung i'll the
kitchen for smoking, was also burned"
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sea.WoarH RE.pINa.-Why is it that

50 many suffer an repine and drag out miserable
existence unified tor the enjoy nents and even or
diEarY pursuits of life when relief may De obtained
and health aud vigor restored, by treatment at
once convenient and sate. we'll permanent in its
c. i4racterl
fo those who have suffered long with disease ul.
timatng IN loss of appetite. vigor &C. the uuder-
signed tenders his professional services assuring
thesuffeFers, in candur and sincerity pleasant con.
Veihent and proper prescriptions, thorough cure
and souni body and mind, without unpleasant re-
stretiOns or hinGrance from ordinary business pur-
suits
All diseases of a private Dature from Whatsoever
ause either recent or chronic, stristures an rrta-
Die bladder, &C.; also, ScrJtula, Asthma, kbeuma-
isin. Piles, &c. skilituy and successfully treated
i'r. HARRIS can be consulted daily, at his rooms
over 1929 Main street. above lIth aud opposite the
American Hotel, No ST. Sd floor Entrance on Main
$th uOor above 18th street.
From the date until the lst Of June. DR.. HARRIS
VIII not be ut his Office Wednesdays, Thursdays aud
Fridays of each week, but from Saturday morning.
until Tuesday evening. he may be consulted from
10 u TO 2 NJ, and to N. ap 29-3m
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FRANCE.
FRANCE.
The Toulon squadron has sailed with seaIed n,

The Toulon squadron has sailed with seaIed q,
ders.
The London ueraid's Paris corresnopds,
writes that at Cabinet dinner. the Emperor pre-
siding. 10 decided that tue circular compeliin
the conversion Of the Hospital lands should be dc
finitely withdrawn.
pfor dhon has been sentenced to three years i'm
prisonment and d. 900 francs fine fer the publica
ton OF his recent work.
The Times Paris correspondent. referring to tn
| rumor of another attempted assassination at Fon
tainbleau, thinks 1t arose from the arrest of SOM
| Italians.
The Sardipisn authorities 1t is said, gave motto,
that SIX persons were coming to Paris from Rom,
for criminal purpose. Four were arrested bu
| two escaped.
| 1t was rum0red In Paris that PeIissier bae
been recalled on account of the courteaies .ex
changed between him and the Due ID DAumale.
The Times correspondent says that it Is not un
| likely the Marshal may have been demonstrated
with. but that it is not probable that he has bee
| recalled.
BELGIuM--DREADFUL RAILWAY COLLISION.
coiiision had occurred on the railroad between
Mons and Manage. Nine persons were killed, aud
abont forty severely wounded The latest dispatch
reports the number of dead at tweDty-oue and
wounded hfty-two.
Accounts from the South of Europe relative to
the grain crops, are not very satisfactory. The
yield will. it is believed, be but moderate in LON.
bardy, Roeinagua and the Kingdom of Naples gen.
orally.
Ii was generally considered in the provinces of
Aigiers Gran and Constantine The harvest would
be satisfactory. From Spain the accounts are con-
Trajectory.
The London Times Turin correspondent SAYS
the accounts from the provinces and the South Of
France respecting the silk are nnfavorabIe, and
the disease is again showing itself where it existed
last year. Prices are slightly lower, with few
sellers.
SWEDEN
of unJa taos
improved that it is hoped in few months he will
be able to resume the direction of affairs
GREECE.
The insurrectionary movements in Gambia were
said to be extending to MonteGegro.
The London GlObes Paris correspondent tele-
graphs that an army of % GOO Turks has been or.
dered to advance into Montenegro.
The Nonteur publishes lengthy dispatch from
Prince Danilo, giving a detailed account of his
battles with the Turks. He admits that De Ia
mission to pass through the Turkish camp in or
der to go to Kiobuck, but he denies that the
Turks could infer from that that an armistice had
been proposed.
1t is stated that France will probably send more
men ofWar into the Adriatic, and the Paris papers
say that six Turkish steamers, with 5000 men.
and IL guns, cast anchor on the 3lst of May ut
Grayosa.
CIRClssIA.
The Globes Paris correspondent saws the Cjrcss
slams have beaten Russians division, and taken
"a gun sloop.
There is nothing later from India
The Bombay Saii of the Sth of MAY had been re-.
eeived in England, but the details add nothing i'm
nortant to the telegraphic summary per the Nova
Scotian.
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MEDALs.-The commencement at Emory & Henry
College, Va. has been noticed The address OF
Rev j. A. DUNCAN Of Richmond, before the Lite
rary Societies is highly spoken OF The Prize
Medals we're distributed as follows: The "Byars
Medal for pre-eminenee ia the Department Of Natn
raj Seiepces was presented to Mr.. ;. p. iiouseman
Jf BJtetourt co. by Jas. W. Sheffey, Esq; the "Ac
pauiel" Medal, for proficiency in Greek, was r.
ceived by Mr. z. III. Cabell from the hands Of Rev
L. Rosser; the "Peters" Medal, for proficiency in
Latin was received by MIR. j. u ThuTmoud, d
salisbury, Tsnn, and the ''Robertson" Medal, b,
Mr. Neel. as before stated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-18

PASSING AwAY.--'I shau't be with you great
while, jane" said Mr.. Meter; Il shan't stay here
a great while.' "0h, Mr. Meter. how can you talk
so," said Mrs. Meter, with a iugnbrous expires
,i5n of face. "Because," said he, Il feel II was
most gone, and that am just passing away like =
cloud befo5 the rising sun" Mr.. Meter verified
his prophecy the next day by running away with
d buxum aud ympathisin,, feminine neighbof.
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CHRsrTR.--The new town now spring
ing up, about half way between this city aud Pc
tersburg promises to become as popular, in the
course of time, as Ashland. A number OF build
ing lots have been sold to citizens, as well ~
10 gentlemen of Petersburg, and several neat COT
tagss are now being erected. We know nothing
Of the locality, regards health, hut II fhe water
Il cool and pure. should think Il will be pleasant
place for summer residence.
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so.sorrY or pouLraY Va have never

known a time, at this Of the year, when
poultry, and especially good chickens, were as
scarce in the markets as at present Either the
country people have paid less attention 70 rearing
poultry this spring than usual they are holding
them back for mueh higher prices than our citl.
zsns can afford IL some enterprising man, with
moderate capital, would visit the country along
,he Central Railroad, buy up chickens, eggs and
butter, aud bring them to our marse,s, be could
realize a handsome per cent on his investments,
and soon build up business that would lead to
fortune.
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Coon jS,oCK The bonds of the Vir

ginia Mechanics Institute, secured by trust dee
on the 9th street lot and new hall, aud exempt
from city taxation, will soon be in market to the
extent Of $4,000, and will no doubt 90 fast as
hot cakes. The investment will be as good as any
man wish and the interest will be mat as
promptly as it becomes due. The annual receipts
of the Institute, even if they are in no wise iu-
creased by the erection of the new hall, will pay
the interest and create sinking fund to meet the
principal when due. Capitalists can certainly de-
sire nothing more.