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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-03
a. Is. RICKER.
GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,

UINoWf Wo N NIH'd Dunk,
LYHCHBURG, "a,
Ell'S constantly on hand large and varied assortment
IA nf uNOrEIlI rs AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, witch
he offer. the trade reduced prices for Cash. exchange
Tor Produce III his purpose hereafter to conduct his bust
entirely CASH PHiNCrifs aud IN order effect this
desirable object he viii soil snch prices will protect the
'ni"rost OF all who may favor him with call.
Grateful for the share of patronage receives NJ the hands
at his attached friends md generous public for the last ak
years be begs continuance of their kindness h. pre-.
busin"ss Eta
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-03
ESQ. NORVELL HOUSE. -y,,u

fENiIs WELL KNOWN HOUSE IN open for the reccp.
u tion Of III. public having been THOROUGHLY RtHovA.
1t anu prepared tor the accommodation of s guests In
sty" equal TO other public honsc In the country II Will
be FIRST CLASS houso aud nothing else bMNIBtfSES
and CARRIAGES will always DO IN readiness the depos
OF the different railroads con'" passengers to and from tho
lIonBr.
share OF The public patronage respectfully solicited
aug a-i&r'f WM. " KENNEDY. Aepnt.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-03

fr'r hir J J. Hles Faster Of idreat Church boston
bh AWE ha,r used your lrs with extraordinary SUE
r'>' my family and among those called IN dis
ttsN !" regulate The of and the
l"od N ave the VERY hcs rrmoiy have ever know H.
can t"hAI"n'y recommend thcm q III, hcnd-.
N"ws. J. V. HINES,
MNisAN. WYOMING 90, y Y Oct "a ls..a
nlh SUIT amusing your taharir lis In practice
an hhd th an excellent pnrgrtveto cleanse tho system
aud purity til. fountains ot the blo,d
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-03
Et.sipcias, Sea otnln, IA ing. EsiI. letter Tia.
M % nn,l Aula akhcnsu

7
DE- NlihiN uur i'- ate the paragon u All that Is great
IN m"r" ih"N have rurol my little daughter If u.surouS
H"t' NJ eJ hands and feet that had proved incutabr Tor
years I'' mother had h',n long gc,unsly afflicted with
hl"eh'> and im Oft her skin her hair After
id was cured she also lied r aud aey have cured
her Mul,t FRIDGE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

FARMERS BANK.-The notes Of the Farmers
Bank, payable at Elizabeth City, are getting in
worse and worse repute every day it seems The
Petersburg Express says that they are selling in
that city at % per cent discount, and no one seems
to want them even at that rate. The notes Of that
Bank payable-at Greensboro are current here and
are taken on deposit by our Banks, but those pay
able at Elizabeth City not bankable, and bare
" passable The Directors have neglected to
make any exhibit in order to restore confidence,
although they have been repeatedly called on to
do So
p S.-Since writing the above We find the fol-
lowing in the Elizabeth City Pioneer:
The low rates at which the paper of the Bank is
held is owing to rumOr than to the actual
condition of the institution. We have before
stated that we entertain no doubt of the solvency
OF the Bank, and an exhibit made to us yesterday
by the directors satisfied us of the truth OF the
opinion From the statement published III Aprli
last. we take the circulation OF the Bank-the
Branch included-at the time as 1913, 1O9. Since
that time there has been redeemed Sl22,000, leav-
inq a total circulation at present of S20l JUL
This also includes the circulation of the Greens
boro Branch which is known to be as sound as
any institution in the State. Notes taken In are
sealed and locked up, and not dollar has been Is
sued since the report was made. The assets OF the
Bank run above its liabilities some Sl0O,O0O, thus
showing its perfect sOlvency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
Eey- The senior editor OF the Fayetteville OBJ
server. who has recently returned from trip to

n.y. The senior editor OF the Fayetteville OBJ
server. who has recently returned from trip to
the North, says: s...--.s..-.
=. Among the North Carolinans who were at the
hotels in Baltimore the Hon. Danl NJ Barrlnger
late Minister to Spain, and family; the Hon. Sanuel j.
parson late Judge of the Superior Courts, anu COL
Wiz 7 steele Senator elect from Richmond and
pobeson counties Col Barringer has bought dwell
ing in Raleigh which he intends to make his permanent
residence Judge Person will return 10 the u
the Law. -, a
II required three passenger cars to hold the crowd
from Portsmouth to Weldon and two from Weldon 10
poIninb 7 had never before been either Road with
60 ,anv nassenCers learn that the Raleigh CASTOR
Road is doing largely increased business averaging
lately thou sand dollars day Its gross income 'hls
var will exceed $500 900. Quite number of the pas
sengers from Weldon came over the Gaston route 10
/ take the North Carolina road to the South =
The corn crops on and the Roanoke looked
wrechedly bad They are better in this part Oh the
q BEFORE l left New York the stereotyping of the "a
volume of Dr. Hawks History of North Carolina was
finished the first edition printed, ana In me oiuuei
hands [ hope to have copies in Fayettevlile In the
ourse of two or three weeks. As has been heretofore
stated the work naturally divides itself into tour
neriods The first the early efforts at settlement IRON
the Old World, between 1854 and 1891 Inc second
the ncrod from the beginning to the end oil the
ment of the Lords Propret0rs, from 1909 10
These are treated of in the lSt and I'd vols Inc INIT
ner;od which will form the Sd volume, embraces ths
Colonial Government. from 1929 to the Declaration o
Independence on the 4th of July lI16 Inc 50 Folum
will therefore embrace the Mecklenburg Declaration
which it is the purpose of the author to examine VIII
the utmost care and doubts not that the material
i; his nossession viii enable him to place that event II
an mpregnabe light. The fourth period embraces th
Revolution and subsequent history to the present time
and that will form the 4th and last volume.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
ROWAN.

HE RAILROADS PROJECTING WEsT.-The
Asheville Spectator publishes an article on the
subject of extending west the Wilmington, Char
lotte and Rutherford Railroad and the Western
Extension Road. The Spectator says that diff
fculty has arisen between the friends of the two
Roads in regard to passing the Blue Ridge-the
friends of each wanting State aid to enable their
favOrite to cross the mountain. That paper very
properly says that it could not be expected of the
State to give aid to both projects for the purpose
of crossing the Blue Ridge, and therefore recon-
mends that the two Roads unite just east of the
Ridge, and have common trunk across the noun
tain to the Tennessee line. Says the Spectator:
'Let there be no discrimination in favor of either
road at the point Of junction, and let two compe-
tent engineers, selected by the friends of each
Road, determine by thoroug Oh survey of the sew
eral routes across the Blue Ridge, which route
should be adopted. This would be fair and easy
removal of all the seeming difficulties in the way
of the success of two grand enterprises and every
leading interest would thereby be accommodated.
The grand point to be gained is to cross the Blue
Ridge. We think it matters very little what par
ticular route is adopted, cross at the cheap
est and best point on the mountain"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

E5E= We cannot insert communications OF Persoh-
ally offensive nature matter how truthful unieSS
there is some extreme provocaton requiring II.
Those who resort to personalities are generally
upon by the good portion of the community as
ing mean spirit and being deficient IN ao'li 70
argue questions at issue and while we kno" 'h"' u
opinion in regard correspondent womb oe d"
erroneous one, nevertheless we CONSIDER II our O"'H
prevent bad feeling as far as we can CONSISTENCY
have always acted upon this rule anu a. se'
seen NO sufficient cause to depart from it. However
wiIIip NO may he To assume the responsibility OF what
we ppbisb yet AN editor is morally bound to refrain
from enrendering i'll feeling among citizens unless
he is compelled to act otherwise by occurrences
his control
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

In Lincolnton, on the Odd inst, Mr. Laban A. Hoyle
of Castor county, to Miss Mary Helen Henderson.
In York District, the l4th inst, Thomas Fl. Grer,
Esq, of Meckienburg county, n. c., TO Miss NJ Catha
rine Barnett.
In Rowan county, the inst, Mr. Hugh L. Brown
to Miss Mary E. Pinckston.
In Iredell county, the 9Th inst, Mr. A. A Lipe to
Miss Sarah Deaton.
In York District, on the 14th inst, James W Collins
to Miss Elizabeth Cathcart. Also, the 20th VIM
Dover to Miss Nancy HARNESS.
On the 2lst inst, Mr. Thos elmer of Gulford, to
Miss Mag Martin of Rockingham.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
THE NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY INSTITUTE.

TIE North CAROLINA MILITARY INSTITUTE
The buildings for this Institution are in rapid
-.oo.s of constr uction. The walls of the main
hiding are nearly half way up, and the contrac-
,or. Taylor g. Allison, and Jonas Rudisill are
,.biDe forward with the hope of having the
in;Iing ready by the 1st of February. The
President of the company is giving the work a
Great deal of personal attention, and we suppose
,be institution will be opened at the earliest day
possible
Mai D. II. Hill, Prof of Mathematics in David
con College, a graduate of West Point, and who
s,rved through the Mexican war, will have ch1rge
of the Institution. The mere mention Of this fact
~. think will insure confidence in the success of
tbe undertaking. He will be assisted by other
c,Dpctent Professors, whose services have already
been partly engaged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

RATES OF FREIGHT.-A merchant of this place
has furnished US with the following facts and
ouc>ted that we call attention to the matter
Five hog>heads of Bacon, weighing about 5000
H.. we're shipped from Baltimore to Newborn and
thence to Charlotte over the Atlantic and n c.
Railroads, at a cost of sG2 10. The freight from
Baltimore to Newborn was S5-from Newbern to
C;olIsboro SO S5-from Goldsboro to Charlotte
SIG 2J-total ST. 10.
The same number ofhogsheads, and same weight,
shipped by way of Charleston, cost s35 80. The
freight from Baltimore to Charleston was 81 60
from Charleston to Columbia S14 15-from Column
bin to Charlotte S14 15-total $50 So
Showing difference in favor of the Charleston
route otS27 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

4 RaIe;oh correspondent of the Newbern Pro-
gross says
Il learn upon good authority that A NJ; Lewis
ES.l., commoner from this county In the last ieS
stature. and Gr Pritchard, arc candidates against
Mr. Rufus Page, the present incumbent, and for
MANY wears assistant under the late VIM. Hill, for
the Secretaryship OF State. They will have job
to beat Rufus
The DIR. Pritchard mentioned above is OF War
rem county, we presume.
We learn that Edwd Cantwell, Esq, of Raleigh,
and J. W. Alspaugh, Esq, of Winston, are candl-
dates for Chief Clerk of the House of Commons
both democrats
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

SALE DAYs.-It will be seen by notice in this
paper that application is to be made to the next
Legislature to establish regular sale days for Gas
ton county 1t seems to us that the idea is good
ore and will be a convenience to both buyer and
seller of property. To have one day in every
month set apart on which persons having property
to sell or those wishing to buy, may meet and
transact such business we think would be aGvan-
taccous to all OF course it would not prevent
sales at any other time that might be desired.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

In this county, on the 10th inst Mary Eliza, daugh-
ter of Joseph n. and Mary S. Rhine aged II months
and 90 days.
In Salisbury the 10th inst, of disease of the BRAIN
Rev. j. H. Parker, Rector of ST. Luke's Church. in his
10th year.
Near Lexington, the 9th inst, Franklin A Holt
aged 8 years, of DIR VIM Holt
In York District, the goth inst Mrs Dorcas Smith,
aged IS years
In Abbevie District, the 10Th inst VIM Cal
houn, youngest son of the late Hon John Calhoun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

THE EPIDEMIC IN CHARLEsTON.-The number
OF deaths, per week, from yellow fever, ha reach
ed as high as 143 1t is said there is much suffer-
ing among a portion of the population, and we
notice that Columbia and other towns have taken
steps to afford relief to the city. Last Thursday
was day set apart by the authorities of Charles
ton as day of humiliation and prayer.
The deaths in New Orleans amount to 472 per
week, nearly twice as great as in any one week OF
previous years since 1917.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

Female Normal school.

Mr. Editor. Permit me to say to the public that the
permaneney of the above school will not be affected by
the arrangements which have recently been made
by the of the building in which the school Is
established inasmuch the Boarding Department is
now under management and control, and the
perpetuy of the school by our lease of the
premises for FIVE years. The main building, outbuiid-
ngs and lots will hereafter be used for the purposes Of
he school alone. E+.r -. s@
w l. LANGDoS, Prest.
High Point, y. c. Sept. 81, 1888.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

CABLE GLoRIFIcATIoNs.-The English papers
don't seem to like the tone of the celebrations in
this country of the laying of the Atlantic Tee-
graph Cable They think that the people of the
U. S. are claiming more credit than they are en-
titled to. Speaking of the fulsome adulation be-
slowed on Cyrus W. Field, &C., in New York, the
London Times says:
"Tnder such circumstances 1t may be well to
state at once that the idea of the submarine tele-
oranb between England and America was started
here and worked out here, formed into a practical
plap. and into a company. BY this company the
money was raised almost entirely in England; IN
fact all the shares held in America, from first to
last, are scarcely more than half the number taken
nm in Liyerpool in one week alone. The cable
has been laid in England, English engineers de-
vised and constructed the paying out machines at
the works of Easton & Amos, English electricians
MANNED aud ascertained by practical experience
the best means of working through the Wire All
the ships of the expedition except the Niagara and
Susouehanna last year, and the Niagara this year,
we're provided by the English government, and
both on board the Agamemnon and Niagara, En-
osh electricians and English engineers were alone
emplovcd to subnlerge the cahle-in fact, to ac-
complish the undertaking. Yet it is actually upon
such facts as these that the United States 60 into
ecstasies and get no demonstrations upon their
own courage perseverance, and enterprise In the
/ accomplishment of this scheme, upon their firm
belief in its ultimate success, and upon the wealth
/ (some 100000 or 990.000) they have embarked
/ in it,"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

DANyILLE CoNNEcrIoN.-We invite special
attention to the following communication ON the
subject of building Railroad from Greensboro to
Danville, or some other point in that direction.
Will the friends of the measure act in the matter,
and act promptly? Essssssss. Il
Editor Of Democrat: desire to call the at
tention of the friends of the scheme known as the
DanYlle Connection, and especially those in favor
OF equal privileges and equal rights, to the import
ance of securing justice from the next Legislature
of North Carolina. In order that We may act un-
derstandingly, propose that Convention of the
friends of that Road be held in Greensboro some
time before the meeting of the Legislature, say the
day before the meeting Of our State Fair (1Sth of
October If some other day will suit better let
it be known. What say our Greensboro friends
what say the citizens of middle and western Carolina
what say the people of Mecklenburg, Davidson,
Rowan, Guilford, Cabarrus, Rockingham, Caswell,
&c: Will they send delegates?
Sept. 25 1858. ROWAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

sg- They have commenced the Congressional
canvass early in Virginia. Saml. A. Gordon has
declared himselfa candidate in opposition to Hon.
Mr. Goode in the Petersburg District. Mr. Cor
don is harping on the thread-bare subject of Dis
tribution. They will have time oft, the
election does not come off till May, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

THE HIGHEST MoUNTAIN.-It is stated that
Hon. 7. L. Cugman, Prof Leeonse of the S. c.
College, and Prof Buckly of New York, have
found by measuring various mountain peaks in
Haywood and jackson counties, that peak of the
Smoky Mountain in the latter county near the
Tennessee line, is some 25 feet higher than the
pinnacle of the Black Mountain heretofore con-
sidered the highest point east of the Mississippi
River. -. .-... e..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
Correspondence Of the Democrat.

GoLDsBoRo', Sept. 25
Mr. Yates: Preparations making to light up Salem
with Gas The pipe is at High Point now.
A boy, of VIM Provett, had his feet very much
injured by falling in front of the train of the Atlantic
n. C. Railroad while attempting to get on it. 1t is
usual for idle boys fool around the trains here while
in motion 1t is wonder some of them not killed,
for it is an everyday business with them.
great many goods passing over the n. C. Rail-
road now, coming via Newborn and Wilmington.
Asa Barnes, Esq, who represented Johnston county
in the last House of Commons, died the 10th inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.-THE learn
that at the request of several persons in South
Carolina Bishop Andrew has determined to change
the time of the session of the Conference, which is
to meet in Charleston. The time for its COM
mcncement has been fixed at December 1st, in
stead of November 18th, as originally intended.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

AcCIDENT.-Mr John Cathey, while assisting
in raising log house at the residence of Mr. JAS
ADAMS, on the 18th inst, fell off the house and
had his ankle broken by log falling upon it. 1t
was found necessary to amputate the limb near the
knee MIR Cathey is poor mana blacksmith by
tradc-and is entitled to the sympathy of the
community.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

CHINESE SUGAR CANE.-The Ashevie News
says that large amount of Sirup from the sugar
cane will be made this year in Buncombe and the
western counties W. W. Mcdowell, near Ashe-
vile, will make about 2 goo gallons N. W. Wood
fin has about 90 acres of the cane, and almost
every other farmer more or less.
A gentleman in this place, We learn, will make
about 1000 gallons. as ....a.s
Verify, there is no humbug about this business
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

na- 1t is stated that Spanish vessel recently
landed 900 Africans near Cardenas, Cuba. The
ship was afterwards abandoned by the crew In Or
der to avoid capture. Of course enough was
made on the cargo of slaves to pay for vessel and
everything else.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

SUIcIDE.-We learn that Sunday last a
young man, named Martin Walker, living three
miles northeast Of Morganton, N. c., blew out his
brains with shot gun, i'll fit of temporary insani-
ty, induced by strong drink. lie was about "a
years of age, and leaves wife and one child
IorEciWe Chronicle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

RAILROAD CELEERATION.-On the 18th of
October the people of Statcsville and OF lredel
county contemplate celebrating the completion OF
the Railroad to that town. The citizens OF the
State generally are cordially invited to attend on
that occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

HzZ~ We learn from the Wadesboro Argus that
MrJ. White (son of Col Whte) died in Arson
county with yellow fever, contracted elsewhere.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

ANNUAL CoTToN STATEMENT.-The Charles
ton Courier of the 10th inst publishes its compila
ton of the cotton CROP for the year ending on the
3lst of August, 1858. 1t puts down the crop at
3.1l7 ,496 bales. This places the crop of last year
2,691 bales in excess of that of 1856, and short
of the crop of 1857 by 4O7 ,746 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the Mecklcn-
burg Agricultural Society, we are requested to
say, will hold a meeting at the office of J. NJ.
Hutchinson Oh the first Saturday in October, being
tIc "a day of the month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

Hz% Mr. j. w Mehaffey, (the energetic Mall Agent On
the n c. Road) sent US, from Johnston count some
fine Scuppernong Grapes, the first we have seen In
three years. Mr. NJ will accept our 'hahNs oi 'D'
and other tokens of friendship and kindness
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

The subscriber, Administrator Of VIM. Walker,
decd will sell on 18th of October, at the late resi-
dence of the said Walker all the pershable property
belonging to his estate, consisting of Stock OF Catte,
(among them some good mich cows,t Horses, Mules
sheen Hogs &c. Also a quanty of Corn, Wheat, Hay
and Fodder; Wagon and gear, one Buggy, Farming
Utensils, Blacksmith Tools, &c., DC. TERMS made
known day of sale.
Sept. 81, 1883. 27-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

EcsF~ It is stated that the Sherifs have been un-
usually slow in settling their taxes with the comp
troller this year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

E=y~ \ paper printed at Maryville, Tenn, called
the last Tenncsscean" has hoisted the names of
Howell Cobb, Of Ga, for President, aud David S.
Reid of y. c., for Vice President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

CoTToN-The news from Europe reports a
slight advance in Cotton, 1-16th of penny, with
a favorable steady market.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

E=y- We sec that application is to be made to
the next Legislature to charter Bank at States
Vile n c. .....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

EG@ Two commandments from Concord ah'
another from Lincoln county-were received too at'
for publication this week; they shall appear IN ou
issue.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

FRosr-It is said there was frost in Stokes
county on the morning of the goth inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

s@ Hea. A P. Bagby, of Georgia, formerly
Governor and Z. S. Senator from that State, died
on the 21st instant at Mobile of fever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28
II. III. BREM & co.
Charlotte. N. c.,
dNboItsals anb 2ttail 1ealers in.
BRITISH FRENCH j. AMERICAN
- n x GO O ID .

Silks, En,broidcrtes, Laces,
Bonnets, Ribbons, Hats, Caps, Cloths, Cdrpetings,
Floor Oil Cloths, dc.
TN extent selection variety and prices they venture
the assertion that they compete with any house
in the State and with great confidence solicit exami
nation their Stock both by wholesale and retail pur-
chasers.
September %, 1853
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-28

Velvet Ribbons, Dress Trimmings,
Hosiery under-Garments Gloves, Fancy Articles, &c
I. Fl. BREM & CO.