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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

MoNUhENTs.-We were pleased with remark
made by member of the South Carolina Legisla-
ture, while the bill to appropriate money towards
erecting monument in Philadelphia to the sign
ers of the Declaration of Independence was before
that body. He said the Southern States had bet
ter husband their funds for improving their own
internal condition. and prepare for defending their
rights against the assaults of enemies than to spend
money in erecting monuments in free States where
the STAKEHOLDER dare not 60 with his family and
servants to see them. The finance committee re-
ported against the appropriation.
A similar appropriation is asked from our Leg
islature, but We hope before it votes money for
that purpose it will make arrangements to erect a
monument to North Cardinals own patriotic sons
who declared independence Ii months earlier than
the Congress at Philadelphia.
AS the Legislature shows disposition to econo-
mize, have no idea that any appropriation
will be made for building monuments.
Economy is the thing for States as well as in
dividuals
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

In this town the 18th instant Mrs Catharne
Hayes mother of Dr. VIM J. Hayes in the 18th year of
her age Having filled up the measure of her three
years and ten with usefulness she has received
eternal life the reward of the faithful where the
King dwelleth in his beauty.
In this county, the 10th instant after lingering
and painful Illness Mr. James Coffey, Jr in the 23d
year of his age. He amable and pious young
man and died in the faith of the Gospel.
Also on the l4th inst, John Davidson, of J. S.
Nicely of this county, in the 18th year of his age His
death was sudden and violent He was killed by be-
coming entangled in the machinery of Cotton Gin
He was a boy of unusual promise and the manner OF
his death makes it peculiarly trying aicton to his
bereaved parents.
"That once loved form cold and dead,
Each mournful thought employs;
They weep, their earthly comforts fled,
And withered all their joys" w.
In 1redel county, the 10th nst at his residence
Capt. John NJ. Young father of Gen Jno A Young, o
this place. in the 83rd year of his age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
ANSON INSTITUTE.

TWNHE next session will commence on the SECOND
III MONDAY OF JANUARY, 1852 The Sessions,
respectivelv end on the second Monday of December
and June and begin on the second Monday of Janua-
ry and July Terms-Slo, $l2 so, SIS and $50 per
session. contingency, IS cents. Students will board at
The Institute with Rev. A. E. Bennett. retired mere
and not permitted to go the village except with
leave they will be guarded much possible. Full
confessional reports of scholarship and department
will be regularly sent to parents and guardians.
The next session, the school will be under the super
ntendence of the subscriber As we have heretofore
we trust redeemed pledge for thorough instruc-
ton so we intend to do hereafter.
Our course includes reading, &c, on TO the higher
Arithmetic, with Algebra Geometry, &c, Philosophy
Chemistry the Languages with Surveying both theo
retcal and practical The Principal will always bt
aided by efficient assistants.
Tuition always in advance. Payment from time o.
entrance but the beginning of the month in which
they enter. No deduction except from protracted sick
ness-two weeks at a time.
s. G.. LINDSLEY.
Madesborough, Dec IL, 1853 4O-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

THE BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD.-The bill before
the South Carolina Legislature asking for further
aid to complete what is known as the Blue Ridge
Railroad, running from Charleston to Tennessee,
has created considerable discussion in that body,
for and against. Mr. Perry of Greenville, in his
speech for the BILL stated that million of dol
lars obtained from Tennessee had been expended
on the work, also one million obtained from citizens
of Charleston, and one million from other portions
of South Carolina besides subscriptions by citizens
of North Carolina and Georgia; and he argued that
it would be disgraceul to the State to refuse fur
Their aid The estimated cost of the Road is five
millions of dollars.
After being rejected the bill passed the House
on Friday last by vote of Sc to So.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

PUBLIC MEETING IN ROCKINGHAM.-A meet
ing of citizens of Rockingham county held in
Wentworth on the 23d ult The Hon. A. Nj.
Scales explained the object of the meeting to be:
to give expression to the sentiments of the citizens
of that section in favor of Railroad from Green's
boro' to Danville. John H. Boyd, Esq, chairman
of the committee to draft resolutions, reported a
series which were unanimously adopted They de-
clare that while fully impressed with the advan-
tages and benefits flowing from Railroad facilities,
and living in rich and fertile section of country
as they do, and having contributed to liberal
system of internal improvements for the benefit of
other portions of the State that the denial to them
of a simple charter for a Road has inflicted great
injustice upon the mineral and commercial interests
of their section and that, exclusive privileges
are not conferred by the Constitution upon any
particular locality, the bill before the Legislature
asking a charter for what is known the Greens
boro and Danvlle connection, should pass, as it Is
eminently calculated to meet their wants and afford
them an outlet to market, we'll as to develope
rich and varied beds of mineral wealth. The
resolutions truthfully say, that owe regard the
building of this road of vital Importance to the
whole State, in view of the fact that roads al
ready in operation are losing the through travel
and freight in consequence of other roads recently
constructed outside our State being nearer cheap
er, and more direct and it is universally conceded
by all unprejudced minds that connection be
tween Greensboro and Danville is the only aterna
tive that we have of restoring and commanding II
through our own borders"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

IMpEAcH1NG A JUDGE.-We notice that the
House of Representatives again have under con-
sidcration the case of Judge Watrous, of Texas.
The charge is, that Watrous, who is a U. s. Judge
in Texas, acted partially in the discharge of his Off
cial duties, and hence the institution of proceed
ings for his impeachment The case has been be-
fore Congress for some years, and we hope it will
be disposed of now, and Watrous dismissed Mr.
Chapman in opening the case in the House, said:
at appeared that Judge Watrous had engaged
in speculations in real estate, the titles to which
were in dispute, and that he used his office as a
means of promoting his interests and the Interests
of his partners in these speculations. 1t was al
lodged that Judge Watrous Intended to sit in
judgment upon these very cases in which he was
interested, and there were strong grounds for be-
lieving that this was So as he had first suggested
the introduction of citizen of another State into
these specuations 1t seemed to him, after he
had been called upon by the Legislature OF his
own State to resign, after it evident that pub
lie confidence in his impartial administration OF
Justice had been shaken to its foundation, he owed
it to himself his good name and the integrity OF
his court, to seek no longer to avoid a trial. lie
should either demand it or resign for what awaited
it if the House dismissed the complaints presented:
The public mind, it evident, would not be
Quoted until he left the bench, or vindcated his
innocence before the only constitutional tribuna
appointed to try such cases."
Mr. Cochrane ofN. Y, and Mr. Taylor of La.
spoke in favor of impeachment Mr. T. stated that
the Judge had engaged in land speculations with
the intention of carrying the suits which he knew
would arise thercfrom, to the federal court over
which he (Watrous) presided. Mr. Maynard O.
Tenn, spoke in favor of the Judge.
| On the 18th, the debate concluded, and th'
House refused to impeach-ayes 80, nays l13.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

rs- The following shows the advantage OF burn
;no coal on Railroads instead of wood and we sup
nose the same argument will apply in favor of the
use of that kind of fuel in other respects Demon
st,;,o the necessity of affording outlet to the
coal now lying in such vast quantities III our own
State:
"Experiments with three kinds of fuel made
With the steam engine on the Baltimore and OHIO
Railroad, running with mail and express trains,
b.uEno in each case five cars, exhibit this result
With wood, 8 cents cost per mile run; with coke
sc cents cost per mile run With coal, 80 cents
cost per mile run"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

STATE GEoLoGIsT.-A bill has been introduced
in the Legislature to abolish the office OF State
Geologist, and we hope it may pass, as the object
for which the office was created has been accom-
plished it appears, for do not now hear OF PROT
Emmons (who holds that position at salary OF
about five thousand dollars per annum) visiting
anv particular locality and making Investigations
He spends the greater portion of his time out OF
the State, (bcing NONRESIDENT and the COM
plaint has been general that he will not visit Sec
tons when urgently requested to do so-portions
of the State that are much entitled to his SER
vices as any other The law requires that he shall
visit every county in the State but it is doubtful
whether he has visited one-thlrd OF the counties
If the State keeps an officer on such high salary
he should devote his whole time, or at least two
thirds of it, to her interests. But 1t Is the opinion
of manv that there is now no necessity for con
tipuing the Office and especially as there appears
great necessity for economizing In the pubii'
finances therefore let the office be abolished.
Since writing the above we notice that the Sen
ate passed bill by Is maj. and the House by
96 majority, abolishing the Office. The following
;s the vote i'm the Senate on its I'd reading
FOR THE BILL.-Ncssrs- Ashe, Basnlsht, ba,tle
Rrown Carmichael Cherry COwper, Cunningham
! davidson Davis billiard, Dobson, Douthtt, Eohe!
cmvtber Humphrey Leach, Martin, Mills, Person
Pitchford Reinhardt Speight steele, lay!or' ihoi
| Walkup Ward, Whitaker, and Williams-5o'
! AGAINST TIE BILL.-Messrs. Bledsoe, Blouni
IA DonnelL Flanuer Gorre Houston, Mcdonald
MnowcIl Miller, Pool Ramsay, Straughn, Turner AM
! Worth-l5.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
N. G. INSANE ASYLUM.

The annual reports of the Superintendent
and Directors Of the North Carolina Insane
Asylum, made to the present session of the Legis-
lature. has been furnished US by w. F. Davidson,
Esq. From the report of DIR. Fisher, the Super
intendent, We learn that at the close of the fiscal
year ending Oct. 81, 1857, there were then in the
Asylum 1873 patients-S0 males and SO females.
Since that time there have been admitted IL males
and 16 females-57. In the same period there
have been discharged, restored, IA males and 10
females; removed, much improved, males and
females; improved, females; unimproved, 8
females and males. Eloped 1; died 8. Making
the entire number discharged from the Institution
40. Leaving, still in the asylum, 146; of this
number 80 are males and 81 females The num-
Der of single persons in the asylum is twice as
many the married ones. The cause of insanity
of the largest number is put down Ill HEALTH 20;
next largest, Epilepsy, 10; next, Intempcrance 10;
domestic trouble 10; disappointment in love, 4;
Jealousy 2, religious excitement s. loss OF property
L, loss of children 3, &c.
Since the organization of the Asylum there have
been in it patients from Mccklenburg county 3,
Union l, Lincoln 3, Ircdel 2, Cabarrus 0, Catawba
L, Clcd'eldhu l., UaStou q, DurAe q, w dt'uSd l,
Wilkes |, Rutherford l., Surry l, Rowan I, Nc
Dowell 1, Wake 18, Richmond 2, Cumberland 8,
New Hanover ,, Sampson l, Robson l, Arson 8,
Guilford s. Orange lG, Moore 3, Caswell 6, Bladen
|, &C.; and from other States
The expenses of the Asylum for the past year,
for the support of the institution and its inmates
amounted to s27,6S5 IS. The year before the
expenses were S2S 1914 81 Making for the two
years. $50, 760 IS. OF this amount the Institu-
ton received from paying patients $ll 1914, and
from county or charity patients S25, 56S 81; show
ing balance against the Asylum of SIS, 496 81.
The different officers have made their reports in
clear and interesting manner, and we think the
institution has been we'll managed by all concerned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

THE UsURY LAws.-We don't want to borrow
money, neither have we any to lend, but we would
like to see the Usury Laws abolished for the bene-
fit of those who do have to borrow. 1t has been
said (but seldom recently that repeal would
work to the injury of the borrower; but where is
the force in the objection, when the man who
wants to borrow money can't get it at per cent,
because the one who has money to operate with
can make more by shaving notes than by loaning
it at that rate However willing the man in dis
tress may be to pay higher per cent, he is ur'-
able to raise the money for the usury laws cannot
be evaded We have lately heard of two or three
cases where individuals could have saved their
property from execution and sale if they had been
allowed to borrow money at : per cent, which
rate they were anxious to give in order to obtain
the necessary relief, but could not do so as no one
was willing to lay himself liable to the operation OF
the restriction law. But very little money, If any,
can now be borrowed at 6 per cent, and there is
neither Justice nor fairness in prohibiting man
from relieving his embarrassments at whatever
cost he may please; and then why should not the
capitalist be permitted to sell his money in the
same way that he does his horse or his land or any
thing else? 1t would not be expressing the poor,
for the poor cannot raise the needful at present
rates: but OH the contrary it would be benefttine
that class to repeal the present law, so that they
might supply their necessities by paying as much
interest as they proper. There should be
no restrictive enactments to money operations
between individuals; and therefore We hope the
present Legislature will repeal all laws of the kind
if they do not, they ought to pass law by which
the embarrassed can raise as much money as they
want at & per cent, which We think will be very
! hard to do.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
NOTICE.

will sell at public auction, on Thursday the soth
instant the residence of the late Rev u Johnston
D. D. in the town of Charlotte Household and Kitchen
Furniture a Library OF valuable Books, &C.. &C.;
At the same time / will sell a valuable NEGRO
WOMAN 4 credit will be given.
JOS H. WILSON, Admir-,
r. p 1879 1t with the Will annexed.
N. ball persons indebted to the Estate are re-
ouested TO nav up those having claims are request
ed to present them for payment or this notice VIII be
pieA' Al ''' u '''s JOS H. WILSON, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
NJ. C. CONFERENCE.

Among the appointments made by this BODY "nisn
hold its animal session in Newbern last week. we notce
the following:
SALISBURY DIST.-N F. Reid, E-Sailsnury
...t;nn n T Hudson; Rowan, Joseph Wheeler East
1n : n Peeler: Mocksville, Thomas; lredeii'
w q Cannon w Albea, Sup; South lredein, Ehocn
Moore; Alexander Little River Missions, A9ens
o o. W;II;s sprrr NJ l. Wood; Blue Ridge and Summer
Town Missions, to be supplied. I!elsebeek' Agent
of Clin High School.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
CONGRESS.

On Monday the 18th, in the Senate the standing
committees were announced. Mr. Reid OF n Z. Is
chairman of the committee On Patents, and is also
on the committee on Commerce; MIR Clingman Is
on the judiciary committee, and was appointed
member of the committee on Printing, but he de-
clined serving on the last named committee be-
cause Gas he sad) he was opposed to the dlstrlbu-
ton of documents If the Senate desired to abol-
ish the circulation of printed matter (said MIR CO.
it should be done by legislation, and not by putting
such men as himself on the committee. He was
excused MIR Mason of Va, is chairman OF the
committee on Foreign Relations Mr. Hunter of a:
on Finance, and the committee on Territories is
composed of the following: Mr. Green of Missouri
chairman, Messrs Douglass, Jones, Sebastian fItz-
patrick, Collamer, and Wade.
Mr. Clingman introduced resolution favorlne
the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwe treaty, and
spoke at length on the subject. Next week we
will publish the resolutions together with Mr. Us
remarks thereon Mr. Gwin of California, made
speech in favor of the Pacific Railroad bill.
In the House the resolutions to impeach judge
| Watrous were discussed. The House has since re
fused to impeach by a vote of lib to 80.
| In the Senate on the 18th, the japanese ane
Chinese Treaties were ratified; as were also thu
nominations of Hon. J. Clancy Jones, Minste
to Austria; Preston to Spain; and Ward to China
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

A new frame two story house with FIVE ROOMS.
and Gas Fixtures situated main street, convenient
to the business part town. There is good Well Of
water and Wei-house on the premises-Kitchen and all
out buildings are The lot fronts 80 feet on main
street. running along street 800 feet hack to
church street where there is also good frame dwell
ing fronting church street. WM HAKTf.-
For terms &C., apply to JAMES HARTY.
Dec. 7, 1858
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

HoGs.-Three droves from Tennessee passed thro
this place last week, numbering 1865 head. One
went to Bennettsvillc s. c., the other two to Hills
bOro and Wadesboro', n. e. Seven cents, gross
was asked but not obtained here. We notice that
some sales have been made in S. Carolina at 64
Pork sells from wagons at 6! to Z nett. En-
gagements have been made for baeoning Pork at
Z cents, nett.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

pSF Last week published list of the officers
cleo ed by the N. C. Masonic Grand Lodge, and this
week give the appointments made by the Grand Mas
ter, follows
Rev. John F. Speigbt Grand Chaplain; L. Williams,
of Charlotte Dep Grand Master; w H. Faucet, Grand
Senior Secretary j. A. Murray Grand Junior Secretary
j. F. Hewlett, Grand Marshall; w. J. Stanly, Grand
Sword Bearer; c. C. Clark, Grand Pursuvant; n D
Harp Grand Tyler.
Robert B. Vance, Western District, and Calvin Cox
Eastern District, Grand Lecturers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

LARGE BACON SIDEs.-We saw at the store OF
Ii. B. Williams two bacon sides that weighed loU
lbs. each and measured feet square. The hams
from the same hog weighed 90 lbs. each. The
bacon was sent to market by Jas. b. Gordon, Esq.
of Wilkes county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

"THE IREDELL EXPRESS came TO hand last
week enlarged and printed with new type making
very handsome appearance. We are grained TO
see these evidences of prosperity on the part OF our
western contemporary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
1920 1857 1889
Total,

The excess of births over deaths is 1,S11 in the
white race and 1922 in slaves, or an increase in
the whole population of 7,233. The proportion of
births, etc 20 the population, according to the
census of 1850, and average age at death, in each
race is as follows: l birth in 6l.26 whites, l in
26.93 slaves, l in 1888 of the whole population;
l death in 9719 whites, l in 1880 slaves, in
57.2O of the whole population. Average age at
death, 1903 years in whites, 81 13 years in slaves,
24.5S in whole population, and marriages one
couple in 1886 whites.
The Carolinian further says, that the greater
fruitfuness of our slaves will not create much
prise here, it being more than double that of the
whites in South Carolina nearly Is per cent high
er than in the slaves of Kentucky, and 1905 per
cent. above that of the colored population of Con-
necticut, shown by the last registry reports of
those States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

NrpprRyp IN MEx1co-Nr Glenn and son, Ameri-
cans of North Carolina travelling to Monterey from
the interior of Mexico, murdered recently and
robbed of some $4,000 in gold and silver.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

Rg~ The Goldsboro Tribune is offered for sale.
If not sold by the 1st January it will then be put
up at public auction. If any one has aspirations
to become an Editor (and is willing to engage in
hard work. here's a chance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
TOWN MEETING.

At meeting of the citizens of the town OF
Charlotte on the evening of the 18th inst the fol,
lowing persons were nominated as Intendant ana
Commissioners for the ensuing year:
For hatemclant, j. B. KERR.
For Commissioners:
J. H. Caldwell A. G. STEELE,
John HARrY, r. NJ. JAMESON,
JOHN l.. BRowN. VIM A. OWENS.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
S. w. DAVIS. Chm.
JNo. PHELAN, Secy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

"MAsTER AND SLAVE" is the heading of an ar
ticle on our first page to-day which ought to be
read and considered by every slave-owner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

ss- Judge Rufin has accepted the appoint
ment of Supreme Court Judge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
SEEDS! SEEDS!!

L4NDRETH'S NEW CEOP GARDEN SEEDS
Just received full supply of these celebrated Seeds
direct from Landreths, embracing every variety OF
Vegetable Seeds. With
Asparagus Plants by the hundred, and
VICTORIA RHUBARB ROOTS.
Also-FLOWER SEEDS-20 choice varieties
SCARF CO.,
Dec 81 Charlotte Drug Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
To Hire,


Valuable PROPERTY for Sale.
The subscribers will expose to public sale on the
premises Tuesday the 28th day of December, all
that valuable tract of land lying the South Fork Of
the Catawba River, containing by estimation
COS ACRES,
some of which is valuable bottom land with all the
improvements. There is on the land first rate MILL
SEAT-as good as any in CASTOR county-those valu-
able Grist and Saw Mills known as HoFFMANS
MILLS being situated there reasonable credit will
be given j. RHYME,
SOLOMON HOFFMAN.
CASTOR county, Dec. IA 1853. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
To Physicians.

Dr. CurchiWs me,o Remedies for Consumption.
Fypophosphtes of Soda and Potash. Also, Com
pound Syrup of the Hypophosphites, at
SCARF 4 CO.,
Dec 81 Charlotte Drug Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21

We are authorized to announce f. c.
sAAnSa ELMS as q candidate for the Office of Town
Constable at the ensuing election the I'd Saturday
in January. Dec Il, 1898.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
TO HIRE,

\ good Carriage and Farm SMITH. Apply to tn
subscriber,
Dec 81. JOHN Nj. .SPRiNGS