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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

In this county, the 9th nst at the residence of
Col. VIM. Grer, Mr. John Brown Lewis, aged 80 years.
In this county, the 9Th inst, Mrs Hannah S. Auten
wife of VIM. NJ Auten, aged 80 years.
In Lexington, the 26th ult Martha Elizabeth wife
of E. D. Hampton, aged 33 years.
In Raleigh the Sd inst Louisa, infant daughter of
VIM. W. and Louisa V. Holden, aged Ii months and 8
days.
In Chapel Hill, the 4th inst, Mr. Thomas Hogan,
aged Is years He was identified with Chapel Hill from
its foundation, and assisted in laying the walls of the
college 65 years ago.
In Concord the 9th ult., Mrs Eugenia Barrnger,
wife of Rufus Barnger ESQ., and daughter of the Rev.
r. Ii. Morrison, aged rs years.
OBITUARY.
In this town, the 18th ult., Mrs Catharne c.,
of Mr. John Phelan The subject of this obtu-
airy was born in this State and raised in midst
From early childhood she remarkable for gentle
ness of manners and sincerity Of piety She the
favored of the home circle and sincerely beloved by
all her school-mates. As wife, could perform
the part better always afectionate, mild tender and
patient: and mother she performed most admirably
the two-fold duty temporal and christian An afflicted
main mourn her death She bore a long and painful
sickness with christian fortitude and holy resignation
Though suffering under fever she made all pos
sibe preparation to her God, and received the
holy benedicton and blessing of Religion from the
hands of her worthy PASTOR Rev DR.. McNeal. The flu
neral obseques performed before large audience
of mourning relatives and friends in ST. Peters church.
Con-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

DESTRUCTIVE OvERFLOw.-Memphis, Tenn,
was visited on Sunday evening the 4th, by one OF
the most fearful and destructive rain storms that
ever occurred in any latitude--For three hours
without intermission, the rain fell in torrents,
flooding the streets and avenues with water, and
washing away houses and bridges. Three lives
were lost-two negroes and little child. No less
than seven bridges destroyed, and the loss of
property is estimated at 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

BARN BURNT BY LIGHTNING-On Sunday the
9th ult., Barn belonging to Samuel Coble, in
the southeast corner of uiford county, struck
by lightning, set on fire and consumed. 1t con-
taincd IA quantity of straw and fodder but grain.
This makes the third Barn that Mr. Coble has lost
by fire Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

On the 30th ult. Pro James H. Foote, of Taylorsvc,
N. c. to Miss Cynisca Hunt of Wilkes county, N. c.
In Iredell the 22d ul J. Fitchell Jordan Miss
Marguerite Crouch.
In Forsythe, Maj John L. SWAIN to Miss Eliza, eldest
daughter of VIM Hinshaw
In Yadkin CO., the 18th ult. John Hail. aged 60
years. to Mrs Jones, about &c years.
In Robson county, the LIST inst, Mr. Duncan Nc
Knnon of Cumberland, to Miss Mary McGeachy. Also,
the 3d. Shadrach Howell Esq, to Miss Margaret Shaw.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

RE@ The Greensboro Patriot is disposed to miscon-
and turn the benefit of its candidate and friend
McRae what say about the Danvlle connection. II
that is the game the Patriot is going to play it may find
that it will not greatly advance the project That paper
is too narrow minded to in any other way than
through its bitter party glasses and is presumptuous
enough consider itself the head and front of the whg
party of the State forgetting that it has been whpped
in to its present position by the Raleigh Register
When the big dogs take the trail the little
to follow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

Hanover county, the Hon. W. S. Ashe says:
"The Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Company,
in which the State owns S400, 900 worth of
stock, annually pays to our school fund $4,000,
and as her debt is extingushed, will in
crease that amount to $40, 900. The Wilmington
& Manchester Road will, after this year, pay
dividend of per cent. on 100000 worth of stock,
which will be an addition of Sl4,0O to the same
fund
The Raleigh & CASTOR Road is now paying 6
per cent. S4O0 900 worth of stock in that Com
pany. The present prosperous condition Of this
work warrants the opinion that this will here
after be considerably increased.
The State has also invested So ,0O0O in the
North Carolina Road. This investment is repre-
scented by the enemies of that work as good for
nothing. This is great mistake. The Road is
in the most excellent running order, and it re-
quircs only good and economical management to
enable it to make a good return to the stock
holders
My opinion is that private company, of respon-
sible MEANS may be easily formed, which would
lease the work for twenty years. obligating itself
to pay annual dividends of at least per cent. on
the capital stock and to maintain the Road in all
respects in its present condition. Of course the
State will be required, during the continuance of
the lease, to refuse all connections calculated to
injure the business of the Road"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

Jas FL. Averitt shot c. A. W. Barham inficting
serious wound; but not fatal one. 1t was the
result Of a joking conversation which turned to
unpleasant words
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

a@ THE RI. Rev. Bishop ATKINSON, of the
Episcopal Church, will visit Charlotte on Sunday
next, 18th inst. Divine service win be held at
10A o'clock, and a candidate admitted to the Or
der of Deacons, At Al o'clock, the Rite of Con-
frmation will be administered.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

THE LAST COTTON CRoP-Sx months ago
there We're many who would not believe that the
last cotton crop would count up as many bales as
its predecessor. Their estimates ranged from
100000 to 100000. A few, however, conten-
ded for a large increase-some even putting their
figures at 100000 bales. Truth lies between
extremes. The receipts had reached 3,0O5, 645
before the LIST of this month, being an increase of
124 POI bales over the receipts to the period
of 1857; and 6,l26 bales over the entire receipts
of the cotton year ending Sept /, 1857, which
were 2,939, $40 bales.
We learn that the growing crop in this State is
remarkably forward and promising; and the ac-
counts from the South lead to the same conclusion
as to the crops there except in the inundated dis
tricts. There can scarcely be doubt therefore,
that the next crop will be abundant, and early in
market, provided it be visited by no further dis
aster-FayetevtWe Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer Africa arrived
at New York on the 9Th with Liverpool dates to
the 10Th ult. The Cotton market had an advanc-
ing tendency The stock hand in Liverpool
amounted to $4,000 bales, and holders were ask
ing an advance.
Nothing from the telegraphic feet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

Ia The Standard publishes valuable table
showing the valuation of Land and Town Property
in each county in North Carolina in 1s47 and
1855. We have not room for the whole table this
week, but copy the following:
lS47 1856
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

sss~ DIR. W. T. Epes of Halifax county, n c.,
has presented Gov. Wise of Virginia with twelve
superb Bacon hams They say Wise knows how
to eat bacon; and it is generally conceded that he
knows how to g save his bacon,' hog round
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

Rg~ An interesting communication concerning
matters and things in Union county will be found
in another column 1t will be seen that Gen S.
FL. Walkup, wing, has taken the field against Col.
Medley for the Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

pa The following gentlemen have been ap-
pointed Directors Of the Branch Bank of the
State of North Carolina, at Charlotte for the en-
suing year:
John Irwin, President; A. G. Steele, James HI.
Carson, DIR. w. J. Hayes, and w. T. Phifer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

MIR II. j. BRISSENDEN, from Charleston, respect
fully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen OF Charlotte
and its vicinity, that his Glass for instruction in
DANCING is open at Alexander's long Room, oFeF
China Hail. and will be continued during the summer
season. The latest Dances; including the beautiful
LANCERS' QUADRILLE,
with the original figures popular in Paris and
other European cities viii be taught together with all
the Drawing Room and Ball Room exercises ia
vogue. Private Lessons given if required.
HS5~ Terms moderate.
Charlotte, june ~, 1858. l4-H
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

B9~ The population of the city of Raleigh, &C
cording to census just taken, numbers 1925.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

THE FOURTH AT SALIsBURY-The Salisbury
Waterman gives an account of the celebration Of
the 4th of July at that place. The Mecklenburg
Declaration was read by DIR. c. A. Henderson, and
the National Declaration by j. LII. Ennis, Esq
An Grafton was delivered by VIM. c. Lord, Esq
A handsome dinner was served up on the occasion
Of the military display, the Waterman says:
"The military display was the most attractive
feature of the occasion. There were three full
companies and small delegation of fourth, on
parade consisting of the Salisbury Rife Guard,
the Rowan Artillery, the Hornets Nest Rifles, and
a delegation from the Iredell Blues the two latter
invited guests The Hornets Nest Rites, from
Charlotte, under command of Capt. Bryce, is a
splendid Company,-in dress, discipline, order and
gentlemanly bearing, admitting of no supcriors.
The IrcdeU Blues were well represented by their
five delegates, under command of Mr. Andrews,
and gave evidence of their thorough training and
soldierly qualifications. The attendance of these
corps was highly gratifying to our own handsome
and spirited companies and to our citizens gener-
ally; as without them, the celebration would have
been tame and rather void of interest"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
200 Dozen BROOMS for sale.

On hand at the Broom Mandatory of the North Ca
rolna Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
200 dozen Brooms, which will be sold at Northern pri-
Specimens OF the Broons may be at the store
of S. H. Young, ESQ., Address at Raleigh,
w. d. COOKE,
June %, 1858 3m Principal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
GLENDALE
CHALYBEATE SPRINGS.

Beautifully situated the graded road leading from Tdy-
IorsrH alexander county, ~ e., 10 Jonesboro Tenn,
LenOir.
These Springs have been visited by persons from the
South for the last three years The healing qualities of
the Water have been tested by good judges and pro-
nounced be the best in the State Persons wishing
to spend the among the Mountains, and enjoy
of the luxuries of the upcountry would do well
to call the subscriber who will take pleasure in
dering all comfortable who may visit him.
Glendale is fast improving, and there is now three
stores doing business at the place Board is cheaper
probably than at any similar watering place in the
State Call and see for yourselves
TH0S. s. BOYD,
10 miles west of Tay lorsville.
July 6, 1858 l6-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

BP We learn that on Saturday night the train on
the Columbia Road negro man this place
We did not learn whom he belonged but understand
it is suspicioned that he first murdered and then
laid upon the track.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
1855.
lS47.

1t will be that in every county above named, ex
cept three Land and Town property have advanced in
value considerably since ls4 and that the State is
in great a decline as Mr. Duncan K. McRae would
have the people believe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

b9~ The first sample of new Wheat from North
Carolina, exhibited at the Corn Exchange in
New York, on Wednesday. This sample was re-
ceived fully weeks earlier this season than last
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

IA Several communications are unavoidably
crowded out this week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

R9y~ The house of Rev. Jas. H. Northington, OF
Halifax, was struck by lightning on the I'd inst,
and set on fire. but was extnguished before much
damage was done.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

n7y- The remains of ex-President Monroe were
removed from New York to Richmond on the 4th
with great honors. A New York Regiment OF
Volunteers accompanied the remains and paid their
own expenses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

SALE OF NEGRoEs.-By the following from the
Charleston Mercury it will be seen that the prices
of Negroes are not as high as they were some time
since. Indeed the sales here noticed strike us as
being remarkably low:
..Nir Seth Spencer sold two house servant girls,
aped 30 and IS. at $3.50 and $500 each
MrJ s. Riggs sold able-bodied man, about
35 wears old, for $500; and cook woman for S495.
Also family of four, aged from to IS years, for
sl24O; and two girls, IL and years old, for
$1,000"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES
at Brown, Stitt g. Co.'s.

"E intend to sell off our Eiltirc Stock Of SUMNER
w GOODS at G 0 8 T, to make room for our
Fall Stock. We have a large Stock of
Ladies' Dress Goods, Mantillas, Bonnrts and
Ribbons, Ready-m,ade Clothing, dc.
BSy~ Call soon if you want to buy Goods at lower
prices than they have been sold at before in this
City. BROWN, STITT & co.
June 20, 1853. 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

Bag" Col Alexander Murchison and John c..
Williams, Esq, Independent democratic can
didates for the Commons in Cumberland and Har-
nett
DR.. W. J. Blow and Gen. G. E. B. Singletary
are the Democratic candidates for the Commons in
Pitt county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

A. SYDNEY SMITH,
Successor to p. 7. Villepigue, /:
Factor, General Commission and For
warding Merchant,

G H A r L ST ON, 8. G..
Particular attention given TO measuring Steamers
goods forwarded to my
REFERS to S. S. Farrar Bros and C. D. Carr Char
lesion, s. CT and to j. j. Blackwood Esq., Fisher Bur-
roughs, Brown, Stitt & Co., Charlotte, n. c.
July b. 1858. 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
JOHN A. BURCYMER.

CommlssiOn Merchant
For the sale Of Flour, Cram, and all kinds OF
country produce, 98 EAST BAY,
OWARlDSPDYfs Sc O.
Cash advances made on Produce in store. Dir g. a.
Neufer will personally attend all sales of Produce
June 20. 1858 3m-pd
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TO RENT.


tice.
TENHE undersigned will attend in Charlotte at the
H. Store of r. NJ. Oates Co., on Friday and Satvy-
dry Of each week during the month of J for the pur-
pose of taking in the Tax returns in said Beat All
those concerned will up and list their property
and a double Tax.
J. P. ROSS J. p.
June 30, 1853 l5-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

RAILROAD DIvIDENDs.-In a letter accepting
the nomination for seat in the Senate from New
Hanover county, the Hon. w. S. Ashe says:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

49, We are requested to announce +. G
8kAASa GRIER a candidate for reelection Ia
the Office of Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
April 20, 1853.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13

COLUMBIA, July lO.-Cotton 81 to liz, with little
Offering
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-10-19


The UNION TO BE PREsERvEb ONLY y,
THE REVIVAL OF THE SLAVE TRADE.--The
following paragraphs from an article in.
the last numbered "DeBow's Review, = in
favor Of the re-opening of the African
Slave Trade; ~ .-
"If the Union oe desirable, (and with a
rigid regard of mutual rights by the North
and South, no one will deny its inestimable
value, it is earnestly considered that the
most effectua means of giving it perpe-
.tuity will be realized in the opening. of the
slave trade, and the Introduction of our
peculiar institution into the Western States
and Territories. By this we will construct
homogeneous system of labor, and
through this bond of sympathy will be re-
established that community >of-sentiment,
and the old entente cordial, without which
the Constitution is arope Of sand, and the
Union a shallow mockery" ---.---.----
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-10-19
PemnsYIv,,a.rIn,ta.

The triumph in Pennsylvania is COM
piete. The overthrow of Buchanan and
,Lecomptonism crushing. The majority
1or- Buchanan over Fremont, if we recol-
2ect rightly, was over 10000, nom the
State has declared against him by an over
whelming majority. Nc such change was
ever before known in that, or any other
State of the Union.
% No friend of his country need despair
Of the f,,al Judgment of the people. The
OIigarchy which has usurped the, name
and controls the organization called the
Democratic party, supposed that that State
could be relied upon in their extreme meas
ures. 1t was thought that Pennsylvania
ewould willingly give her limbs to the
sf,ackels if they were only labeled with
the magic word Democracy" Last
Tuesday has taught the baughty slave
driver and his Northern hunkeys that
ss,ere is in that old Democratic, State, a
,4aeoo7e that will be heard from in the poll
tics of the country hereafter. All honor
to the Keystone State
Our latest exchanges do not give the
details, but show that the State ticket is
elected by tremendous majority. The
Republicans have carried l8, if not 92,
out of the 25 members of Congress, and
both branches of the Legislature by large
najorities. The few Lecompton members
elected. crept in by reason of division in
. the Opposition ranks.
The severest rebuke that Buchanan has
received is in the defeat of ]. Clancy
q Jones'. He is the personal and political
friend Of the President, is the Lecomp-
q, ton leader in the present Congress. He
speaks by authority of the. President and
was in all respects his right-hand man.
dBesWas elected 10 the present Congress by
more than 5000 majority, from old Berks,
which never before faiIed-to vote for any
thing dicd Democratic. Buchanah would
sooner have los' any three other mon in
Congress flian this same "Jpn"s," who in
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-10-19
Indiana lsedeemed.

Indiana was one of the four free States
that voted for Buchanan in 1856, and Sc
cured his election. She gave him a ma
jority of "a. 295 over Fremont. She has not
held general election since until last
Tuesday. The returns are yet meager,
but the gains everywhere are such as to
indicate the perfect route and overthrow
Of the Administration and its army of mer-
cenary servitors. The probability is, that
not more than three Democrats arc re-
turned to Congress from the whole State!
This is a glorious consummat;on. Bu-
chanan and the Southern Oligarchy relied
upon Indiana as they pretend to rely upon
the fidelity of their favorite slaves. But
it seems there is a point in abject servifty
to which even the Indiana Democrats will
not descend, To the honor of human ma
.ure, manhood and patriotism enough has
been found among the Democrats of that
State, to redeem-it from the position in
which it has been placed by the supple
bowing of her dough faces to the "dark
spirit of slavery" s.. Z.
No State in the Union has furnished
more willing tools Of the Southern dis
unionists than Indians. Her Brights, and
Fitches, and Foleys-her long list of small
demagogues who have ever lent them,
selves to the madest schemes of Southern,
sectional fanaticism, have SO long held
swayin that State, that she was deemed re-
liable in nall emergencies. But thanks to
the innate virtue of the people. she has, at
last, broken her letters, and stands, with
her Northern sisters, regenerated, olsen
thralled and redeemedl
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-10-19
Iowa triumphant.

The scattering returns from the election
held in Iowa on Tuesday last, indicate the
total defeat of the Administration in that
grand Prairie State! From the cabins Of
The honest free laborers on her prairie
farms, has gone out to their brothers every
where, voice of encouragement and sue
cess, and stern rebuke and condemnation
to the Administration.
Every where, from East to West, from
Maine to Iowa, but one sentiment is enter
tanned by the people. and almost every
where is that sentiment finding an effec-
tive utterance through the ballot box
There are tens of thousands still in the
Democratic party, whose earnest copvic-
tions and uucorrupGed sentiments are with
us, but who have not yet been able to give
up the party with which they have here
tefore acted. But now that the spell is
broken, they will take their stand BY the
side of their Democratic brethren who
have SO noblY broken off the tramm els of
party and have helped TO swell the mighty
movement of the people. All honor to
the independent Democrats, whose timely
aid has secured the triumph of right over
oppression-of the people over their
naughty rulers in all these States! Why
should free men, and especially free la
boring men, in the free States lend them
selves as tools in the hands of their worst
enemies? Their interests are one, and
they are fast merging into glorious
union of action. When perfectly united
the country will be safe --
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1858-10-19
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