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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS IN Texas
The Galveston News of a late date
says:
Accounts from the interior indicate a
general activity among planters in blowing
and putting in their spring crops. l"
Eastern and Northern Texas the ground is
still too wet to admit much progress, but
the weather we arc now having will soon
put it in good order. Western Texas and
the coast counties were never in a more
promising condition at this season of the
year than at present, and large crops OF
every description are now confidently an
ticipated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
VALUABLE PROPERTY Fer Sale.

BY virtue of writ Of Vendtione E1ponas to
me directed from the Superior Court of Law for
Ceswell county, will sell for cash to the highest
bidder, Oh Monday the 18th day of April next,
at the Court House in Lincolnton, the following
very desirable property: THE LOTS wherein
the Dwelling and Out-houses Of L. S. Barrett
are situated, the Southeast square of the
town of Linconton. Also, the Lot on which
the Stables of the said Z. S. Barrett are situated
GA the Southwest square OF the said town of
Lincolnton.
Also, ITO ACRES OF LAND, ad-
Joining the lands of Daniel Shrum and others.
The above property was levied on to satisfy
an execution in favor of e.. ii. Richmond and
others. G. MILLER, Sheriff
of Lincoln county.
March 9, 1858. 99-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
~ At a general Meeting {

the Stockholders of the ChaI lotte Gas Light Co.
on the 4th inst, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted and ordered to be publish
ed in the town papers
Resolved. That the thanks of the stockholders
hereby rendered to Messrs WATERHOUsE e.
BoTEs for the zeal and ability with which they
Lave erected the Charlotte Gas Works. and that
we cheerfulIy recommend them to the citizens
of al neighb"ring Towns as gentlemen fully
able to perform all they profess in the erecting
Of Gas Works. L. S. WILLIAMS.
March 9th. Sec and Treas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
DIED,

In CASTOR county, on the night of the 25th
ult'. very suddenly, MIR George Mckee, aged
about 73 years.
At Stowesville, on the I'd inst, Miss Sarah
Webb, aged I8 years.
In Burke county, on 3lst JAN, Mrs Amelia
A. Ross, consort of Stephen Ross, in the Bath
year of her age.
In Boone. N. c.. Maggie E., daughter of
Jos. b. and Caroline Todd, aged 4 years and
Z months.
In Raleigh, on the 9th ult.. after an illness OF
only few days, and in the Both year of her age.
Mrs Julia Busbee. wife of Quentin Busbce, Esq.
Near Liberty Hill, N. c., John Erwin, aged
about 65 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

ACcIDENT.-We regret to learn that, on
Saturday last, an accident occurred on the
Union and Spartanburg Railroad, from a
wheel running off from one of the box cars.
The passenger car was thrown off. and
several gentlemen injured. Among them,
the Hon. Judge O'Neal received severe
cut upon the head, and was otherwise in
iured. He was carried ia Union, and on
Monday attempted to hold court, but was
obliged to adjourn it. The latest advices
from him are that he was improving, and
no serious apprehension was had Of his
case.-Coiumbid Carolinian, 4h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

~ The New Orleans Delta uses the fol-
lowing language. which is an index to the
feeling of portion of the Southern people:
A GOVERNMENT WHICH HAS SURvI-
WE'D ITS UsE.-The primary object for
which the Federal Government was formed
has been attained. That Government has
survived its use, and lives only for abuse.
1t has become worse than inefficient for
good purposes. Confined TO its strict con-
stitutional channel, it might infiict no very
serious evil of an absolute nature; though
still, even on such terms, very dispens-
able piece of costly machinery. But, by
adverse sectional preponderance. neces-
sarily perverted. as it is, and will be cumu-
latively hereafter, it is like river turned
back upon itself; it threatens to submerge
and deSSslate at least one section.
Such is the Federal Government at pres
ent.and as such it should not continue for
q day longer, with the consent of people
who suffer all its abuses and incur all IFS
dangers, without any of its compenSations,
either in possession or iH expectancy"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
SUPPOSED MURDER AND ROBBERY

SUPPOSED MURDER AND ROBBERY "A
correspondent Of the Wilmington IN. c.
Journal, says the community of Maxwelrs'
Brunswick county. n. c., has been shocked
by the mysterious disappearance of James
E Shaw. wagner from Alamance county.
whose wagon and team, trunks, cargo, ETC.,
together with large amount Of valuable
papers, were found in the possession OF
Rvthel Mitchell, and who has not been
heard of since he came to said Mitcheiis
house. on the 18th ult. A large portion OF
the citizens of the surrounding neighbor-
hood have been in search of the body for the
last two days. without success though from
traces already discovered, he was evidently
murdered in the yard of said Mitchell. The
citizens have determined to meet and search
from day to day ustil the body is recovered
Bythel Mitchell, white man. and Henry
Patrick and Joshua Freeman. colored men,
have been committed to Jail on suspicion oil
having been accessory to. or having Gem
nitted the foul deed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

HoMICIDE.-We learn that on Saturday
afternoon last at 2 O'Clock, Mr. Thomas
Monroe was shot by Archibald McDeug-
aid, and died of his wounds about z O'Clock
Oh Saturday evening. The difficulty be-
tween the parties originated in a dispute
as to the right to small tract of land, and
has been of long standing. we hear. A
quarrel on Saturday resulted fatally. as
above stated.
Both were citizens ef this county. resid-
ing on Little River. about IA miles from
town. Mr. Munrne was SIS to Cd years old
McDougald about SO. The latter escaped
We have heard of no other particu-
lars sufficiently authenticated to render
them proper for publicatisn.-Fayetteuiltt
Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

NEGRO TR1AL.-On Saturday last. the
negro, Wash. slave of Mr. Valentine Atkin-
son, of this District, was tried by highly
respectable and intelligent jury of free
holders, on the very grave charge of negro
stealing. and after long and labori"us in
vestigation of all the facts and circum-
stances involved in his case, he was pro-
neunced guilty. and sentenced to suffer the
extreme penalty of the law on the first Fri
day in April.-Chester STANDARD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
Importation of Free Negroes.

New ORLEANS, March 3.-The House
of Representatives of this State has passed
bill authorizing company already or
ganized to import $500 free negroes FROM
the coast Of Africa, indsntared for not less
than fifteen years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

ADvERTIsING.-It is astonishing to learn
the amount of stuffs sold for the alienation
Of human suffering. Any kind of syrup,
oil or pill, that is offered to cure the ills of
man is sold rapidly and i'll large quantities.
We can only account for these large sales
from the fact that the inventors seek every
Opportunity of keeping their medicines be-
fore the public. Within the last few weeks
We have converSed with several agents of
latent medieines-who paid us fill prices
ior advertising, for we have long since de-
termined not to do it without receiving the
Regular rates-and they say that their sales
are very large. Some of them pay from
tn TO twenty-five thousand dollars year
Tor Advertising alone, besides their expenses
hF printing circulars, pamphlets, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE.

New York, Feb. 27.-The city market
at the corner of Broadway and Blocker streets
was partially destroyed by fire this morning.
Three men were burnt to death.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
Important Matter.

WASHINGTON. March 5,-The movement
Bankrupt law, excites considerable atten-
ton. 1t is regarded as quasi adminstra-
ton measure. 1t is said that corporations
will be included in its provisions. Its OBJ
ject is to protect debtors aud creditors, and
regulate commercial transactions through
out the Union. Members of all parties ap.
pear to favor the measure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

New ORLEANS. March 5.-Sales of cot
ton to-day 10000 bales--of the week So
900. Middling ii to lit. Receipt for TIA"
week IT 900. Decrease in receipts com
pared with last year 1l5,500 bales. De-
crease at ell the ports 900 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

COLUMBIA MARKET, March g.
The cotton market was rather dull yPstcr-
day. although not quotabIy lower {; Some
200 bales were sold at 81 to lie extremes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

A CURIOUS WEDDING.-An interesting
wedding took place few days since in
New York. between Mr. Henry b. Mel
Vile and Mrs Sarah G. Seymour. The
parties have both been married before, and
each havs a family of seven children-thoss
of the gentlemen comprising six daughters
and a son, and those of the lady six sons
and daughter. The sons acted on the
occasion as groemsmen to their future
father, the daughters as bridesmaids to
their future mother. The whole fourteen
children dressed alike. according to their
sex, entered the church arm in arm, and
ranged themselves on either side OF their
parents, who are both remarkably hand
some, and looked supurb. The bride is
wealthy. and was richly dressed in pearl
colored MORE antique, with costly laces'
and diamond brooch and bracelet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

CHARLESTON. March 5.-Sales of cotton
tn day 700 bales, at decline Of to cent
from the highest point last week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
TEEE MARKETS.
Charlotte, March g, 1853.
Corrected ,ceckiy by II. b. Williams & Co

IIt should be borne in 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, 1858-03-09

New YORK, March 5.-Sales of cotton
to-day / 200 bales, at decline of &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

IL A Greensboro correspondent of the
Petersburg Express, says:
I'VE learn by letter from Elizabeth city,
that about S6O,OOO of the money belonging
to the Farmers Bank of that place, has re-
Gently been found concealed in safe own
ed by Mr. w. w. Griffin, former Cashier
If said Bank Rascality, like murder, will
always out, and should be punished but
public sentiment is too apt to brand man
who steals dollar as thief, while he who
steals thousand is a gentleman. Away
with such principle"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

From SALT LAKE.-The intelligence
from Salt Lake City via California, repre-
sents that the Mormons are suffering from
want of provisions, clothing and dry-goods'
A party had arrived at the Mohave rlver
in quest of supplies, and with orders to
prevent the further emigration of the SAINTS
from San Bernardino. Two companies OF
artillery had been sent to San BernaTulno
to protect the inhabitants from any violence
from the Mormons.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
CHARLOTTE, March 6, 1858.

The undersigned, in order to give correct
information and prevent the circulation of
exaggerated reports, deems it necessary to
..,,s that there has been case of Small
po, in this town. A gentleman, formerly
-. citizen of neighboring county, arrived
here from the South on Thursday evening
siek with the disease, and was Immediately
nIaced in building in the suburbs of the
corporate limits, where he staid until Satur-
dav, when he was removed from the Town
bv his relatives. No other case has occur
ID and there is not the least danger in
visiting the town. 1fany other case should
occur, the public shall be promptly inform
ed of the fact.
BY order of the
Board of Commissioners.
DAVID PARKS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
Inlendant.

The gentleman mentioned above came
direct from Memphis, Tennessee, arriving
here Thursday evening on the train from
Columbia. We learn that the disease
showed itself before he left Memphis, but
he did not know what it was Those per-
sons whe travelled on the cars with him,
anywhere on the line, would do well to be
vaccinated Immediately.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

u The March number of Russell's
sazine, published at Charleston, has
Deem received A glance through its pages
assures US that the reputation of the work
Is well sustained in this number.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
. . -

REV. II. w. HEWITT. Pastor of the
Episcopal Church in this place, has accept
cd q call to Baltimore, and has left
for that city. Mr. Hewitt was esteemed
in this community, not only rs useful and
worthy citizen, but as liberal, practical
Christian minister.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09
80 NEGROES WANTED .

The subscriber begs leave to inform the citi-
zens of the surrounding country, that he has
returned to Salisbury for the purpose of purchas-
ing
LOT OF VEG ROES
of both sexes, ffom ten to 80 years of age, for
which he will pay the highest price that can be
obtained for such property North of New Or
leans. Persons having such property to dis
pose of, will find it to their interest to call on
him previous to selling to any other person.
He is disposed to pay hig her price in cash than
any other buyer in this section of country All
he desires is call to convince the public of his
liberaIity as a purchaser. He also wishes to
buy a few mechanics. Blacksmiths, Brick-Lay-
ers, Carpenters and Coopers. AL letters adj
dressed to him will be promptly attended to.
He may be seen at the Mansion Hotel.
JOHN r. SEDGWICK.
Salisbury, n. c., March 3, 1853 99-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

DON'T TOUCH HIM.-Wilson, the abol-
ton Senator from Massachusetts,, said in
the Senate the other day that Calhoun,
the President of the Lecompton Conven-
ton, observed to die a traitors death
and leave a traitors name that lie had
cheated and defrauded the people of Kan
sas. He said he had no fear of border
rufianism in Washington or in Kansas
that he was prepared to take care of him
self
From Wilson's manner recently, we sup
pose he wants somebody to thrash him, and
thus secure his reelection. Sumner was
saved in that way, and Wilson wants to
gain some nOtoriety in the same manner.
But we hope no southern man will touch
him. A Boston democratic paper long
since cautioned members of Congress not
to lay the weight of their hands upon the
fellow, as it would be the means of keep
ing Massachusetts disgraced by his con-
tinued presence in the L. S. Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

Tg A democratic meeting in Edgecombe
passed the following resolution:
That we diSapProve Of the practice
usual in our State. of canyassipg for the
high and dignifird post of Chief Magistrate.
and recommend our views t0 the favOra bic
nnSideration of the approaching Conven-
ten"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

~ The democrats in tho Senate have
determined to introduce q bill admitting
Kansas and Minnesota together. Mr. Doug
las and the abaiitionists who stand with
him, opposed to this. They want sep
arate bills, So that they can admit MINES
Ola, free State, and resist the admission
Of Kansas under the Lecompton Constitu-
ton. We are sorry to say say it, but Cir
cumstances Justify it, that Douglas is poll
ticalls dead so far as the national demo-
crazy is concerned. His only hope for
political promotion lies with the isms Of the
North
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09


" The Democratic State Convention of
pennsylvania, in session at Harrisburg last
week passed resolutions endorsing the
course of President Buchanan with regard
70 the admission of Kansas under the Le-
."hlptnn Constitution, and re-asserting the
States.
The Democratic State Convention of
connecticut also passed similar resolutions.
meeting in New York last week also
. resolutions expressing the same
sentiments.
COMMODORE PERRY died in New York
% the 4th instant.
STEAMER BURNr-The Mobile papers
sale that the Steamer Eliza Battle, with
''4oo bales of Cotton on board, was de-
IT1oyed by fire when a few miles below
bb r Thirty or forty lives were lost
:! This catastrophe.
1t is said that the Secretary of War,
81. =" Oonerals Scott and Harvey. is busily
Sastd In arranging the Spring campaign
N."'t the MOrmOns. The Secretary has
:. 'ueo not to wait the action of Congress
in ta'lon to increasing the army. but to
u. so'ateLy withdraw the entire force from
- ir'ntier and all other quarters, and
ntrAts them against the Mormsns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

r. Hon. David S. Reid, at last ac-
counts, was still in Richmond where he has
been confined for several weeks by severe
attack of Pneumonia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

IF They have good law in New Jer-
sey to make Legislators attend to the bust
ness for which they are elected. Mem
bers receive SO per day for forty days,
after that time only 81 50 per day is allow
ed. So that, if the gentlemen choose to
idle away their time and make useless
speeches, their own pockets will suffer and
not the peoples. Pity but what such a
law operated upon Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

Whatever may be the feeling among
Wings and Americans ia other portions Of
the State, in regard to the next election for
Governor, it is apparent that here, they
are becoming quite settled in the opinion
that the best that can be done. will be to
bring out no candidate of their own; but
tn wait for distribution democrats to take
the lead and bring out Mr. McRae, or some
other able man to advocate this measure
before the peOple,-to unite with that
movement, and if possible, carry the State
mder the banner of distribution.-SdLiS
bury Watchmdn.
If Mr. McRae is brought out at all, it will
be by Wings lit is not worth while to say
know nothings. for they all claim to be
wings now notwithstanding the abuse they
at one time heaped upon their old partyD
headed by the Raleigh Register. We
know of no distribution democrats-there
is no such a thing-and we have yet to
learn of the first regular democrat who
favors Mr. McRae or approves his course.
The Waterman, and its political friends,
would, no doubt, like very well to have it
to say that Mr. McRae was brought out by
democrats; but, neighbour, that will not do
we have always found you. disposed to
deal fairly, and if Mr. MeRae runs for Gov
ernor, why own him as your own candidate
and political friend. Don't call him
democrat while he is engaged in acting in
opposition to the democratic party and
asSaling the Democratic Convention in
advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

SENATOR BIGGs recently spoke and
voted against resolution in the U. S. Sen
ate proposing an appropriation Of an indef-
lite sum Of money to defray the expense
OF gallantmG Turkish officer through this
country. He thought the peoples money
should be used for defraying necessary
governmental expenses, and not in enter
tainments for Turk. The display made
over koSsuth was a disgrace to the country,
and because Mr. Biggs is opposed to "Show
iug round" Mehamed Pasha at Uncle Sam'>
expense, some of the know nothing papers
in this State have tried to bemean him.
The Democracy are well satisfied with
the North Carolina Senators.-It is i'm
material whether the wing know nothing
c'dish- aristocracy Ike them or not.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-09

COMMODORE PERRY died in New York
On the 4th instant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-10-18
IN FALL STYLES OF
HATS AND GAPS FOR 1858.

have Just received from the Northern factories
all OF the latest styles OF HATS. CAPS and fUHS,
which have been selected by my brother In pers' o.,
bought for cash, and will be sold verS low. have
all of the different styles of Gentlemens HATS and
GAPS Also the styles Of Youths, Boys and Chill
dren's HATS aud CAPS, Misses FLATS. Of the latest
styles would most respectfully call the attention
of country merchants aud farmers TO my sock be
fore purchasing elsewhere as will sell them very
low Ladies will ind opeof the best ASSIGNMENTS OF
Chi,dren's HATS aud GAPS, and Misses FL ATS to
be seen in the city. Call and for yourselves -
HATS and CAPS from Is cents to S5, too numerous
to mention DO not forgett to call at 2 Broad street.
FIVE doors below Breeder Fox's.
VIM T MOORE
I most respectfully inform my friends that am
still with my brother at my old stand, No 2S Bread
street where shall be pleased TO wait upon them.
with any thing in the line Of HATS, GAPS, &c The
stock is large and we'll selected, for wholesale aud
retail RICHARD MOORE.
&c 24-lm
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-10-18

A GooDLY SHow.-The number of children Who
attend Sunday school in Massachusetts is 200, 600
about one-sixth Of the population Of the State.
Hon. WIN. Porchsr Miles, of Charleston, S. c.,
IA. been reelected to Congress, over the Hon. Jas.
Gadsden.
There will be o celebration at Natick, Mass, on
the 10Th, (to-morrow) Of the anniversary of the
surrender Of CORVALLIS, when the surrender will
be acted over in brief.
In South Carolina, John d. Ashman is elected to
Congress from Mr.. 0rr's district. The rest of the
delegation is unchanged.
1t is reportad that Robert Walker is prepar-
ing a letter defending the principles Of the tariff
of lS46, but suggesting notifications.