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mrppIRI,E STORM IN ILLINOIS |!
Immense Destruction Of Property.


Tho o.,a On Thursday evening, says the Chi
o Tr;hn,e was in some portions of the State, OF
7ooodon+ed violence 1t covered large extent
of Territory. and everywhere its track is marked
With nainful damage to property, and, perhaps as
frtbar intelligence will show, loss of life. Nearly
everv house in the village of Lexington was I'M
rooted or blown down. The air was loaded with
the wreck which was made; the heavens were
black with clouds which were pouring out destruc-
ton, and more than one VINO was there 1ele 'ha'
the end of all things was at hand
The Messenger train from st. Louis, was blown
from the track and cars tipped over, but with the
execution of few slight flesh wounds, the passen,
oors were uniniured. Before the train capslzed all
The ear windows, on the windward side, were blown
ont the engineer and the fremen were both blown
from the engine, and brakeman was also blown
off the cars u
At Galesbtsre it was terrible. The engine
house Of the Railroad Company and two churches
lust completed were blown down, and number OF
dwellinr houses unroofed. Three cars standing on
the track were blown off and turned upside down
The amount of the damage at Galesburg is estlma-
ted at $40 900. No lives lost.
Two steam saw mills were ruined at Oquaw ka
and ten houses unroofed, besides other damage
done. Damage estimated at, from SlO,OOo to
$4,000 So far as ascertained, no lives were lost
GALvEY-At this place large two-story dwell
ing house was rendered complete ruin; portion
of Mr. Babcock's dwelling also blown down.
Nearly all the out houses in the village were upset
The wind carried large boxes, lumber, barrels, &c,
into the air as if they paper. A large church
was moved from its foundation about foot. The
storm ragged hardest between and O'Clock.
MENDoTA.-Here the storm was also furious,
and while in progress, the railroad engine house
caught fire and was consumed, together with the
locomotive Rocket.
While this severe gale was raging, the rain and
hail poured down in perfect sheet
PEoRIA-From one of our citizens who was in
Peoria at the time, We learn the following partlcu
lars of the ravaees Of the great storm at that place
The hurricane struck the city at about five O'Clock
in the evening. In the twinkling of an eye ff-
teen or twenty houses were unroofed, every church
spire in the city blown down. three canal boats load
ed with lumber sunk, and the steamer DIN, with
twenty-one passengers on board, made complete
wreck, her cabin Icing entirely blown away. And
what seems really miraculous, is the fact that but
one life was lost in all this furious disorganization
Of matter and utter demolition Of structures. 1t is
said that little child lost from off the wrecked
steamer The lumber in the yards was blown all
over the city, the gas lamps were all blown down,
and the signs were sent flying in every direction;
windows and gable ends were smashed in, whole
trains of cars were blown off the track, and the
beautiful College building upon the bluff utterly
demolished.
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men still lurked in the huts One sat by the side
of body covered with clotted blood, and tenderly
caressed the dreadful form. Another was creeping
along with heap of rags on her back-her jour-
ney its close Inside of the enclosures one
of the officers told me there lay dead pretty little
boy of some seven eight years of age, his back
torn open by grapeshot and beside him shrieked
and chartered his pet parroquet in cage, just as 1t
had fallen from his hands, as he was flying with 1t
across the cornfelds. Some kind hand liberated
the poor bird. These are the accidental, but ne
cessary incidents of war. Our soldiers are not
unmoved by them, and the officer who discovered
the sad sight have mentioned, told me that he
was greatly pleased the day before by the kindness
&C some soldiers Of the 10Th, to very ugly little
Hindoo whom they had found in one of the vii
lagos With their rough hands they washed him,
patted him kindly on the head, and fed him, dry
ing up his tears, and telling him Not to be afraid
that no one. should hurt him"
4 Golgotha.
A few hundred yards off there came in sight one
of those high square enclosures surrounded by
party-cooreu walls with gateways and towers,
which the general type of country residences
or pleasure palaces in Dude. Near one of the an
giles drawn up battery OF field artillery, and
relocated sentry stood on the shade of the angle
tower to which the breach made, and where
most of the stormers entered that terrible day.
We found party Of the 53rd regiment, to which
these quarters not new, posted inside the
building. Their CENTRES watching battery
of the enemy s and number of their men, in a
village or suburb on our front, but there was no
fire on either side.
| never recollect encountering any odor so dis
gushing and ntoerable that which assailed our
nostrils ON approaching the northern side Of the
enclosure The ground covered with grim
ming skulls and fragments Of burnt skeletons. 1t
was a Veritablc GOluOtha In this SPOT 1000 Sc
poys met terrible punishment for their crimes
The most callous of men in smell and sight must
have been glad to leave the place, and the officers
declared to US that they coutd not keep the men
on that side of the square. Retracing our steps,
my friend and myself crossed the bridge Of boats,
and came out upon the camp Of Douglas brigade
of Outrams force.
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w eStern Democrat.
CHARLOTTE, n. C.
For the ITcstern Democrat.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

At democratic convention composed OF dele
Gates from Lincoln CASTOR and Catawba counties,
held at LincontOn on the 18th inst. for the rur-
pose of nominating a candidate to represent that
district in the Senate of the next General Assem-
blv, on motion, James Quinn, Esq, of Castor, was
called to the chair and W. NJ Reinhardt OF Lin
coin, Col Yeoder of Catawba, and Saml. Jarrett OF
CASTOR were appointed Secretaries.
On motion of David Schenck, Esq, the chair
man appointed two delegates from each county to
select permanent officers, follows: DIR. William
Sloan, John G.. Lewis, of Castor; Robt. William
son, VIM j. Hoke Of Lincoln; Geo. Setter jonas
Cline, of Catawba.
During the absence Of the committee, Capt. JnO
f. Hoke was called on and addressed the meeting
in some we'll timed remarks on the distribution
question, and strongly urged more labor and less
talk as the proper means OF advancing our system
of internal Improvements.
The committee returned and reported the then
acting officers the permanent officers Tor the
convention. The committee proposed resolution
which was adopted, recommending that each Cap
tain's company cast one vote, and that the candl-
date who receives majority Of those votes be de-
clarcd selected.
The convention then proceeded to ballot with
the following result:
f. d. Reinhardt, of Catawba, p
Ambrose Costner, of Lincoln,
The nomination of Mr. Reinhardt then de-
clarcd unanimous by accl;maton.
David Schenck, Esq, being called for, appeared
and in a most enthusiastic manner made a few very
appropriate remarks, portrayng in glazing co!ors
the dangers which now overhang our section-
warned us of the brands Of scctionalism thrown
into the democratic party, &c.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be
published in the Western Democrat.
JAMES QUINN, Chm.
W. VI. REINHARDT,O
Col. HEODER, Secretaries.
SAML. JARRETT,
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Tor tie Western Democrat
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN LINCOLN

A meeting of the democrats of Lincoln county
was held in Lncolnton the 18th inst for the
purpose Of nominating candidate to represent the
county in the House of Commons.
On motion, Geo. CSn, Esq, was called to the
chair, and w r. CLARK appointed Secretary.
a resolution was adopted giving each captain :
company one votc-a majority of the votes to noni-
nate the candidate.
The meeting then proceeded to ballot.
John F. Hoke received votes,
Ambrose CUStner (
The nomination of Mr. Costner was then declar-
ed unanimous.
\ committee being appointed and having in
formed Mr. COStner of his nomination, lie came in
and accepted, making brief statement Of views
internal improvements, and declaring his adher-
to the democratic platform recently laid down
at the Charlotte convention.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to he
published, and the meeting adjourned.
GEO. COON, Chm.
W r. CLARK Sec'y
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IMPORTANT FROM UTAH.
Mormoa War Draining to Close!

ST. LOUIS, May IA despatch has been re-
ccived here dated at Leavenworth, May 18th,
stating that the received from Utah is unofh-
cial, but private letter received by Colonel Rich
at Camp Scott corroborates the statement that the
Mormons were leaving Salt Lake City for the
White River Mountains, and that Gov. Cumming
had gone to Salt Lake City by invitation. The
general tenor Of the report is universally credited
at Leavenworth Gov. Cumming is represented to
have entered Salt Lake City on the first of April
The army at Camp Scott was in readiness for i'm
mediate action in case Of emergency.
SECOND DISPATCH.
New YOh6, May IA despatch from st.
Louis SAYS that the Republican has adviccs from
Utah Of the same tenor those yesterday publish
ed from Leavenworth, with the additional that the
Mormons had laid down their arms. Gen. Cum
ming on the invitation Of Brigham Young had
entered Salt Lake City without an escort. Many
Mormons had gone to the Southern part OF the
Territory, and their women and children were pre-
pairing to follow.
Col Kane peace commissioner on the part OF
the government, had arrived at Salt Lake city via
California on the 10Th of February, and it is pre-
sumcd was instrumental in bringing about the re-
suit as announced.
Gen. Smith. commander of the tab expedition,
had not reached Leavenworth when the express
arrived, bat it was believed that further move
mcnts of the troops would be stopped upon his ar
rival, as the submission of the Saints had rendered
their services altogether useless.
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FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May 1S-The gove,nwo,.
tends keeping large military force in Sail tHf H.
Valley, and will make Salt Lake city A. Lake
stores and equipments. Even if the latap o = To-
intelligence prove true, the supply train win SEsA
maintained between Fort Leavenworth and S SAl
Lake oaN
Neither our government nor Lord Mania,
received accurate information concerning tho " aa
visitation of American vessels by British crn eeN
It is supposed that the latter have exceeded S
Instructions, or the published accounts have IeH
very much exaggerated. If the transaction, "@
as alleged it is believed they will not be ins,s ~
by Great Britain. Our government has addraaq
a letter to Lord Napier, and will by tho rs
steamer forward instructions to Mr. Dallas q, q
subject.
Government has not yet received any cops,u
ton of the late Utah intelligence There qa~
little, if any doubt, however, that Gov. Cumm;'4
and the other federal officers had gone to S
Lake City, judging from the circumstance h
Col. Kane, a few days pre-, ious had reached F--
Scott, after probably having an inverview Will viii
Brigham Young. Col. Kane had no written !;
structions but letter from the President, in wb,I
he expressed his confidence in the discretion ,sI
ability of that gentleman, and recommended H."
to the friendly consideration Of those to who, A.
letter might be shown, or something to that efer,
1t is supposed, for the government has bq,J
nothing from Col Kane, that he had such cow.
sation with Brngham Young as induced the has
to invite Governor Cumming to Salt Lake Ctr
with view to conference.
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FATAL ERROR.
Dispatch

We learn that Capt. n. +. Steele, p. NJ. at Oak
Forest, Iredell county, accGcnty shot, on the
18th inst, by Of his nciglbors, Mr. LaFavettc
Brandon, under circumstances most distressing.
Mr. Brandon had gone out (before day. that morn
ing to watch for turkcs and had secrctcd himself
in the top of fallen tree. Shortly after his de-
parture. AIr Steele called at Mr. BrandonS house.
without previous notice however, to 90 with him :;
but finding he was gone, concluded to 90 and take
Il stand about the same place. Mr. Brandon knew
nothing Of Mr. Steclcs presence in the neighbour
hood. About day light Mr. Brandon heard a tur-
key, and answered it with his caller" In mo-
mentary expectation of seeing it emerge from the
thickct, Mr. Brandon was watching with intense
interest in the direction III which he heard It, He
saw something move on the edge of the swamp
and taking it to be 4 turkey, fred. He went i'm
mediately to the spot, when horrible to relate, he
found his friend and ncighbor, Mr. Steel, Just in
the act Of falling from sitting posture Mr.
Brandon paused long enough to see that his shot
was fatal and then flew from the place to bear to
his friends and neighbors the terrible news of his
sad mistake
y jury of inquest subsequently gave verdict
in accordance with the above statement
This most unfortunate occurrence has plunged
the neighborhood in tho deepest sorrow as we'll on
account OF the living the dead Mr. 5 and the
deceased were the most intimate and confden-
tia! terms Of dship-SatiSbUry Hatchman.
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May IL, 1858.

BS5- Old and young are unfortunately usInS
fFol. w ood 5 HAIR Restorative some cosmetic "
oeautlher preventive hairain5
some as mere dressing ofthe hair and others to naA
IL grow ana to change gray hair its original color
ahG Lhere IS no doubt of its answering all the purposes
tor which it designed by its illusrious inventor
We are utterly averse to mourning editorial respons'
oilties In trlfing matters, but deem it trlhp
matter to have the hair a mans head when prena
neither do consider unworthy the editorial prote
sion to recommend Hair Restorative that will do tni
very thing. Woods celebrated Hair Restorative
the article we have in view, and if the certificates
the most distinguished men in the country arc entitled
70 credence then is this preparation all that is cla
for it on the part of its proprietor See extracts ron
the Missouri Republican in the special notice column
of this paper.-Rdhardy american.
Sold by II. d. HRITCHARD, Charlotte, y. {.
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EGage THE RELIEF afforded by DR.. J. HOStete

pa THE RELIEF afforded by Dr. j. HostetterS
Stomach Btters in all cases of Dyspepsia and sim'
lar affections has given that valuable preparation
wide popularity among those who for years suffered
from such ailments. 1t is excellent as a tonic ana
benehclcnt in its effects the system. Its history
one almost of miracles, to which Dr. IIostccr can
point with confidence and credit. Indeed, remedy
perhaps, in the same period has attained such an e.
tended popularity the Doctors Bitters, which are
ever regarded certain cure for distress of stomach
Those who have tried it speak praisngly of its effects
and therefore we can commend it to general The
" Btters are free from anything calculated to prove
injurious to the system, Objectionable to the patient
Sold by II. NJ. PRITCHARD Charlotte.
Anril IL 1873
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship North America has arrived with
Liverpool dates to the 9TH inst
England has made formal demand on Naples,
for indemnity for Tic imprisonment Of English ell
gnccrs
collision had occurred in st. Georges channel,
between steamer and bark. Both sunk, and
30 persons were drowned.
The schooner George, bound on a Niger cxpedi-
tion had foundcrcd IN the channel and seven per
drowned.
The French Legislature had adopted the Gov
cEmcnt Budget.
Throughout France the grain crops were promis-
ing, and brcadstufis frmcr.
Letters from India state that Ncya Sahib had
been reinforced, and about to commence Of
fcnsive operations.
CoMMERcIAL-Iiverpool, May 5-Cotton ad-
vanced one eighth. Sales of the three days 81 :
600 balcs-of which number 5000 were taken for
speculation, and 5000 for export. All grades
slightly advanced.
LATER.
The steamship Niagara. with Liverpool dates to
the Sth inst, arrived on the 18th.
The Spanish Cortcz had been suddenly proro-
gued. Some of the Ministers had rendered their
res gnatiOns.
Nothing later from India
The Times speaks approvngly Of the extension
of the nitcd States southwark. 1t thinks the alb
sorpton of Central America by the United States,
cannot be long delayed; and the annexation will
be great Improvement of the present position.
1t thinks, too, that there VIII be more opposition
at home than abroad.
The Paris Pays afirms that Sir Colin Campbell
urgently demands large and immediate reinforce
men:c.
The Governor General has issued proclamation
calling on the rebels to submit, and throw them
selves at the mercy of the Government. He con-
fscates their estates but spares their lives.
LIVERPOOL, May S--Cotton advanced one quar-
ter on the week. Sales during the week 1920
bales Stock in port $4,000 bales, including
$4,000 American Breadstufs generally, closed
with declining tendency.
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THE CROPS.

We take the following paragraph from the
Galveston (Texas) News of the Sth:
From all sections of our State, except in the
grasshopper region we have the most hattering
accounts of the growing crops and the prediction
that crops of all kinds will be larger than have ever
been seen in the State before It has been estimated
that the cotton crop will exceed quarter Of a
million of bushels Sugar cane is looking remark
ably fine, the late rains having been of immense
service to it; and of corn there will be than
enough for all the wants the people. Altogether,
we can congratulate ourselves on our prospects,
and that we anything but behind in the race
of progress.
THE CoTTON CROPIN ALABAMA.-TheC Columbia
Guardian says that the latest advices from Alabama
represents the Cotton crop in that State as in fine
condition. the recent fosts not having effected it as
recently reported.
THE CROPS IN MIDDLE FLoRIDA.-The Tai
lahassee Sentinel, of the 4th inst, says:
"During the cold snap days past, this
region visited with slight frost, damaging
somewhat garden vegetables, and corn and cotton
more or less, according to age and locality. The
weather is moderating, however, and our planters
have more to apprehend from the want of ran the
ravages Of the cut-worm and grasshoppcr than the
cold weather. Barring this, the prospects still
promising'
FREsHETs AT THE WEsT-The long continued
rains have not only caused damage to wheat and
other crops in portions of the West by causing
them to to stalk but have raised the rivers so
that they have overfowed.
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HORRIBLE SCENES IN SONORA-A Church
.faU Of Homea and Children Burned AHrc-
The 1aqui Indians at with the people
Of Sonora, Lower California. These Indians en-
tered Santa Cruz dc Mayo and killed every man
there was in it, got all the women and children
together, shut them up in the church and set fire
20 it, and then burned the rest of the town At
battle fought on plain called FL Saneito, be-
tween Gov. Pesquira and Don Jesus Gandara, the
latter totally defeated, and himself killed in
the action and also three of his rrcipal officers
taken prisoners, and shot the following day
This occurred on the 23d February last The
troops are now at the river Yaqui. and have in
tentions of killing men, women and children, and
of stealing all the cattle and corn they can lay
their hands on.
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A VALUABLE Notwithstanding the present weck
less than six of our friends who have been induced
try Prof De Grath's Electric Oil for rhumatism in c
sequence of having this preparation advertised
our columns have called upon to state the result a.
their experiments. These persons assure that Lt
rheumatic pains have been entirely cured by few an
plicatons of De Grath's ''Electric Oi,' and they
commend its use to all who afflicted with any ofn
diseases which it is designed to cure-ITor Adcetg
For sale by H. NJ. PRITCHARD, Charlotte
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REMARKABLE EsCAPE.-Mrs Hickey was in

REMARKABLE EscAPE.-Mrs Hickey was in
the third story of burning house in Boston,
with every way of escape out off, except By
the window. She was very poor and fingered
too long to save her little goods, The firemen
below, as many as could join, formed circle each
man extending his arms horizontally, and grasp
ing with his right hand the right hand. and with
his left the left hand of the man opposite, their
arms crossing They then told her to kneel upon
the window sill and to incline her body in such
way as to free her head from the wall, and to fall
sideways. All being ready, she threw herself
from that third story window. Not a man drew
back from the eminent peril to which each one was
exposed All stood firm and this poor woman was
received IN safety on that platform of human
hands and arms
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DIR. THoRNwELL-Wc regret very much to
announce that the health of this distinguished
theologian has been SO impaired that his congrega-
ton have requested him TO suspend preaching
until the lst of October and travel for restoration
of health 1t is be hoped he will accede to their
request and that the result may prove as beneficial
as they earnestly wish Columbia Carolinian
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,eC0iW AFTER. 90"
NOTICE..

z HAVE placed all my NOTES and ACCOUNTS in
Il the hands of w. A. COOK for collection. Those III
debted to me requested to make immediate pay
ment, as longer indulgence cannot be given. Those
who do not settle forthwith may expect to pay cost
L. NJ. FAlIItOW
May IL, 1853 If
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TO THE PUBLIC.
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The subscriber would respectfully call the attention
OF citizens of Charlotte and the travelling community
at large, that he is fully prepared to accommodate per-
sons with conyeyanccs to any part of the suroundbS
country Western North Carolina. He has good
stock good substantial vehicles and careful drivers
Persons visiting Charlotte can be conveyed into the
country at short notice by making their wishes known
at my LIVERY STABLES in the of the Mansion
mouse. EsEN Terms reasonable. %T3sd
VIM. CRAWFORD
May 4, 1858. 6n
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The house of Mr. Moses Evans, on the Plank road,
about miles from Salem, n. G., was consumed bv
fire, with the contents. Mr. Evans had just sold
the premises, and was absent at the time of the
FIRE. Origin, accidental.
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FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE--Chicago, May IS
y fire occurred here this morning, which destroy
ed several buildings All sulall and of but little
value. Nine persons are known to have been
burnt. Three more are missing.
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May IL, 1853

Allindebtedt to the late firm of DRUCKER SONMER
are requested to pay up by the st of July next as by
that time we shall give Notes and Book accounts
into other hands for collection.
May IL, 1853 st
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DESTROYED BY FIRE.-On Saturday night last,
two barns, containing about 200 bushels Of corn
besides peas, oats, fodder, &c. were destroyed by
fire, on the plantation of James Dunlap, near
Camden They evidently set on fire, as there
had been no fire, nor occasion for any, for several
months, on the immediate premises Camden
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