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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 13.-The steamer
Empire City arrived here last night, bring
ing Havana dates to the 9th. and intelli-
gence from San Francisco to the 29th of
January.
California news is unimportant; the
markets are dull. Oregon intelligence
states that the Snake Indians had an intent
to join the Mormons.
South American advices bring an ac-
count of the arrest of Mr. Lomer, on a
charge of conspiring to bring arms to the
Americans.
The correspondence between exPresi-
dent technique, Mr. Lomer, Commodore
Vanderbilt, and Col. Fitzgerald, of North
Carolina, has been published. 1t is
thought that Lomet would be shot,
In Peru there was no change in the rela-
tions between the government and Vivanco.
The Legislature of Montevideo had been
dispersed by the military. A war between
Brazil and Paraguay was imminent.
1t was reported that Mr. Dana, the
American minister to Bolivia, had already
or was about to resign.
The United States steam frigate Wabash
was at Havana when the Empire City left
that port. Commodore Paulding had re-
ceived handsome entertainment from the
Havana authorities. The United States
sloop jamestown was at Aspinwall. The
Susquehana goes to Old Providence with
Mr. Fox, consul TO Aspinwall, to inquire in
to the alleged outrages on American COM
merca there.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
THE LEAK STOPPED AGAIN.

Walter T. Leak, Esq, has written a
Every candid letter. to the Fayetteville
Observer, Withdrawing his name from be-
fore the people as candidate for the office
of Governor, and giving his reasons for so
doing. Mr. Leak says he has been disap-
pointed ia the expectation of being able to
bring to his support, not only those of
his own party who favor distribution, but
likewise those of every other party"
And again:
alt is true that 1 have likewise noticed,
that other of the opposition press have ex-
pressed preference for another candidate
as being stronger and more likely to make
inroads upon his own party than myself"
Who is this other " candidate" that is
thought to be stronger and more likely to
make "INROADs upon his own party
All! Duncan, thou art the man! We shall
therefore look for Every candid letter "
from Mr. McRae, setting forth the sec rtain
contingencies under which he will be
candidate.
But we really pity Mr. Leak. If it was
the first time it might be horne, but he has
been served so before. Alas
How vain are all things here below;
How false, and yet how fair!''
1t is just what we predicted, however,
short time ago. We knew the "plain
farmer would be showed off the plank;
and sure enough there he is. But while
we sympathize with him in his ill-treatment
and offer our coincidence, we can but think
him very wa. ering and undecided man;
and therefore advise a perusal of Fosters
Essay on Decision of Character
But it is too bad, after Mr. Leak was in
duced to come out, from the honesty of his
heart thinking the opposition were equally
honest in desiring the States ''share" of
the pubic lands, and justly expecting their
support. to be choked down in his efforts
to do good, and that, too, for the purpose
of giving place to another who is said to be
able to make an "INROAD." Truly,
'What shadows we are,
What shadows we pursue"
Walter, we "charge thee, fling away
ambition
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
rHREE sourHERN SENATORS.

The following description of Senators.
Hunter, Davis, and Teombs, is from the
pen of a black republican, Washington
correspondent of the Misse. Democrat. He
remarks that when Senator Hale was speak
ing on the Goth of Jan. .'the right side of the
Chamber was empty, las it always is dur
ing the delivery of an anti-slayery speech
with the exception Of group of three. who
sat near the centre of the vacant space" In
speaking of these three men, lie says:
Il come again to the traits which distin-
gush them fr",n each ether. In face and
form. Davis represents the Norman type
with singular fidelity, if my conception of
that type be correct He is tall and snewy.
with fair hair. grey eyes, which are clear,
rather than bright. high forehead. straight
nose. thin compre ssed lips, and pointed chin.
His checks are hollow, and the vic Unity of
his mouth is deeply furrowed with iRtersect-
ing lines. Leanness of face, length and
sharpness of feature, and length of limb and
intensity ofexpression, rendered acute by
| angular facial outline, are the general char
acterstics of his appearance.
should imagine the bloed of Pocahon-
| tas enriched the veins of Hunter. for his
complexion, though faded, is tinted with
| the warm coloring of the native race. He
| is of middle size solidlY built, and black
| haired. His features are neither prominent
nor expressive, though his nose is slightly.
very slightly, aquiline. His physique
would attract no inspection in public from
either sex, and his quietness of demeanor
on the floor of the Senate would not desig-
| nate to the stranger the leading Senator
from Virginia, and the triarch ofthe slavery
party in Congress. The pervading express
sion of his countenance is that of exhaus-
ton, repose, Incidence, indifference. But
his ordinary apathy and inmobility give
the measure of his force on extraordinary
occasions. 1t requires a strong impulse to
move him, but when the motive power is
| adequate, his momentum is great.
Toombs is stalwart in body and variable
in expression of countenance. His black
hair is slightly grizzled, his black eyes ars
bright, and his rich olive complexion is
subdued by thought. He has fire. energy.
vvacity and fluent animal spirit. Though
not possessed of regular feature. he is
almost handsome ; or, as the ladies would
say fascinating. He is equal to himself on
all occa sions, and seems to be familiar with
the merits of every question that comes be-
fore the Senate. He has force of character
force of fancy, and knowledge Ieaped from
severe and protracted study.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
State of n. CarOlina---UniOn Co.

Court ef Pleas and Qsart>r .SessiOns--
JanUary Term, 1858.
Henry Long. EXT. Of Jacob Long, vs.. Wn-
Z. Tarlton and wife, and Others.
Petition for the settlement of the Estate of Jacob
20 Long. -
1t appearing in this case to the satisfaction Of
the Court that the defendants, Alexander Phillips
and wife Catharine, jefferson Gray and wife
Leah, and James Gender and wife Margaret re-
side beyond the limits Of this State; it is there
fore ordered by the Court that publication be
made for six weeks in the Western Democrat, .
public newspaper published in the town Of
Charlotte, notifying the said non-Tesident de-.
PENDANTS to be and appear before the Justicrs of
our said Court at the next Term thereof TO BE-
held for the county of Union aforesaid at tho
Court House in Monroe, ON the first Monday in
April next, then and here to plead, answer or
demur to the several allegations of the prtition
in this case filed, otherwise Judgment pro con-
fesso will be taken against them, and the same
be set for hearing and heard exparte a. to them.
Witness, j. T. HOugh, clerk Of our said court
mt Office in Monroe, the first Monday in Jan'y,
and in the sd year of American Independence,
A. d. 1853. J. F. HOUGH.
Pr. fee sol C. U. C. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

WASHINGTON, Feb. I4.-There is no
longer any difficulty about Lecompton.
whatever the croukers may say or insinu-
ate. The Presidents message will be sus-
tanned, aad Kansas be admitted, whether
the investigation committee report or not.
The whole country, except the Republi-
cans and their new allies, are tired to
death of this everlasting howl about Kan
sas, and desire the question to be disposed
of in a manner not again to interfere with
the business of Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

AFRICAN IMMIGRATION TO THE SOUTH
Bills have been introduced ina the Lcgis-
laturo of Mississippi and Louisiana, incor-
porating companies to procure the rolun-
tary immigration of Africans, contracting
to labor for term of years. This is not a
violation of nited States laws. The Gen
eral Government can have no right to en-
terfnre with voluntary immigration. 1t is
the benevolent system inaugurated by
France, and which cannot but have the
NEST captivating effects.-Richmond Dis
patch.
We publish on our first page very in
teresting article, copied from an anti
slavery paper in Missouri, explaining the
system of African ''immgration'' which
France has recently inaugurated, and also
the Coelie apprenticeship" inausurated
by Great Britain. The fact is, that both
Of those countries have felt the disastrous
effects of the abolition of the African slave
trade and while France is practically re-
viying it, Great Britain has inaugurated a
system twe-feld more inhuman. The
''captivating effects of the whole thing will
be, we think, to produce a revolution in
public sentiment with regard to slavery,
both in those countries and the Northern
States of this Union, which cannot but be
beneficial to the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
MARRIED.,

In this county, on the 18th inst, by the Rev.
Mr. Parks, DIR. /. j. Sloan to Miss III. p. Nc
Donald.
In Monroe, on the 4th inst, by Rev. Lewis
Scarborough, Mr. john w Rose. late of Green
vile, Tenn, to Miss Permclia Osborne, of Union
county. Also. ON the 18th inst, Mr. Ii. T..
Wolf to Miss Cornelia Lee.
In YorkviIle, on the 10th inst, Mr. d. A.
Gordon to Mrs SaIie +. McNeel Also, Mr.
Edward Crawford, of Chester District, to Miss
Henrietta +. Lindsay.
On the 10th instant, Mr. w. H. Harden, of
Chester, to Miss Rebccca M. Moore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
TRUST SALE.

BY virtue Of deed Of Trust to me executed
by Leroy Springs, will expose to sale com
mencing on Monday the 9Th day Of March next
a large. very valuable and we'll assorted
Stock. OF eood&As
including every variety of goods adapted to the
wants ofthe country. The attention Of County
Merchants are respectfully called TO this sale.
The stock is perfectln every respect, NO PoTf'oS
off having been sold or disposed of in any
way since the execution of said Trust. Persons
DESTROYS of seeing the invoice before sale can do
SO by calling on the undersigned.
w. r. MYERS, Trustee.
Feb %, 1858
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
State Of North Carolina,
MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
IN EQUIT'

IN EQUITY.
Thomas w. Dewey
VIM. P. Bynum, and ; Attachment by
Thos. Grier, E1'TS of An Bill in Equity.
drew Hoyle, and others. J
1t appearing that the defendants, James A
Lusk and wife Marian, } 7 Lusk and wife Mar
garet, John + Tomkies and wife Margaret. VIM
keenan, and wife Sarah. Saml n Stowe and wifi.
Margaret, Catharine RatchfOrd Saml F Adams
and wife Mary, Laban Tomkies, TazweIl Tom
kies are not residents of this State 1t is there.
fore ordered that publication be made for six
weeks in the Western Democrat" paper pub
lished in Charlotte, notifying said defendants
to be and appear before the Judge in Equity, al
the Court House in Charlotte, on the Ilth Mon.
day after the 4th Monday in March, then and
there to plead, answer, or demur to CON-
plainants' Bill otherwise the case will
be heard exparte as to them. and Judgment taken
pro-confosso.
WITNESS, D r Dunlap. Clerk and Master
in Equity, at office in Charlotte, Feb. 18th. A ID
1883, and in the o2nd year of American Inde-
pendence.
lPrs. fee SCI D. R. DUNLAP, C. n. Y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
PUBLIC SALE.

On Friday the 18th day of March next. will
sell at the Smart mine, in Union County, N. c.;
for Cash, to the highest bidder, the following
property, belonging to the Union Mining Com
pany, to-wit: One first Class Steam Engine, 20
horse power-complete; Large Pump; large
amount of Shafting and Pullrys; two sets of
Carpenters and BIa e i to nI Roprs aad
many other articles for Mining.
Also a small lot of House Furniture, SC.
~ BY order of Directors of Union Mining
Company.
F. L. WATT, Sup't.
Smart Mine Feb. 23d, 1853. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

A New PERIuDICAL.-We have receiv-
ed the first number of 'Stedman's Salem
Magazine" published in the town of Salem
n. c., by Andrew J. Stednran, Editor and
Proprietor. The - Salem Magazine is
published monthly at 81 per amnum in AID
vance. We have not had time, as yet, tc
give the work thorough examination but
from hasty glance at its contents, we are
satisfied that if coming events cast theil
shadows before" and the copy before US in
dieateS TIE character of those which follow
it is certainly cheap at the subscription
price.
We are strongly in favor of encouraging
Southern Literature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

prudent guardian, has made grants of
land to new States through which Rail-
roads and other Improvements were being
constructed, thereby doubly enhancing the
value of the remaining Enthusiastically
profiting by tho operatien-and at the same
time remunerating those States for the re-
linquishment of the right to tax the govern
ment lands lying within their borders. And
what did Mr. Webster think of this .squan-
dering"? In a speech ia the Senate in
1887, he said:
" The great object is to sell the public lands
gradually; and whilst it is in a state ST owner
ship have always held that Congress might
make it more valuable by the creation of Rail-
roads, Canals and other Improvements of this
sort. have felt no difficulty, therefore, in sup
porting grants to accomplish these objects, be-
cause it was a Very efficient mode OF, Increasing
tbs>value ofthe public domain"
1t may be true that Congress; in few
instances, has made injudicious grants.
But from this, to argue the justice of dis
tributien, is simply to say that, by error in
Judgment, the commission of one wrong
act, gives license for and jnstifes the COM
mission of willful and greater act of
wrong. No; the cry of ''squandering" the
public lands is only bait to catch gudgeons,
and those who advocate their oaUn elevation
upon the issue know it to be such. II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

By virtue of q Deed of T rust, to US exc
cuted by William Cooper. We will sell on
the first Saturday (the Sd day. in April
next, at the Court House in Charlotte.
about FIVE HUNDRED ACRES of
land. well improved. lying IN the Steel
Greek neighborhood, adjoiaing the lands Of
S. III. Elliott and others.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
j. j. MAXWELL. rr.oos
JOHN ALLISON. trustees
Feb. %, 1853. lt-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ArriraI of the Steamer Baltic

HfflrUI q nc iSle0WeT buI1tc.
New York, Feb. 19.-The steamer BAL
tic has arrived at this port, bringing ad-
vices from Liverpool to the Sd instant
four days later than the Niagara.
The sales of cotton for the three days
amounted to $4,000 bales, of which specu-
lators took 5000 and exporters 1000. The
market was quiet, with firm and advanc-
ing tendency. Consols 951. Money easier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
REMARKS,

Cotton-tbe article commands quotations.;
during the past week the market has been
better supplied than usual-in some in
stances best grades brought I2cts.. but 10
to lii are the ruling prices. We note q
slight decline in Flour, and an advance in
Oats. We note a slight advance in wheat.
Trade during the past week has been
brisk, Notwithstanding the bad weather.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

MORE TALK THAN CIDER."-The pa,
pers are publishing ,ong accounts of the mar
riage of the Princess Royal, Of England
while that of Ex-President Fillmore i,
crowded into half dozen lines.
We are heartily tired of hearing it talked
about, and of reading of the presents-the
perlS. &c--which the lr;de has received
Fer our part, we had rather witness a regu-
lar old fashioned, North Carolina wedding,
where the young ladies. with their rosy
checks and snow-white, short, sleeve dress
es, look sweet angels, and are known
simply as Mollie and Mamie, than to wit
ness tho marriage of all Queen Victoria
pampersd nursliugs-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
MEETING OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE

MEETING OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
The Special House Committee. to which
was referred the application of Kansas fer
admission under the LecomptOn Constitu-
ton, held meeting on the night of the 18th
inst. The Committee refused, by strict
party vote of 8 to-, to send for persons and
papers; but simply resolved to examine the
registry and census of Kansas, taken in
pursuance of law. 1t is believed that a
majority report favoring tie admission of
Kansas will be made at an early day.
The Senate Committee reported bill to
that body on the 18th, providing for the
admission of Kansas under the Lecompton
Constitution. Messrs. Douglas and Cola
mer presented minority reports.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

r. Yesterday, the 22nd was gala day,
we suppose, in Richmond, Va. The inau-
guration of the Equestrian Statue of Wash
ington drew together an immense crowd, to
witness the interesting ceremonies. Great
preparations had been made {; the Legisla-
ture appropriated $1,000 for the purpose.
We understand Mr.. Buchanan was not
present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

THE MAsoEs AND THE LADIEs.-A
plan has been set on feet by the Grand
Lodge of Ancient York Masens in Virginia,
for cooperating with the Ladies' Mount
Vernon Association in the purchase of
Mount Vernon. There are, it is said,
about $4,000 Masons in the United States;
and the plan is to assess the whole fraternity
one dollar each and in return they have
the liberty to occupy The premises one day
IN each year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

COLUMBIA, Feb. 20.-There was no ma
terial change in tho cotton market yester-
day; the demand was quiet but steady, and
some 200 bales changed hands, at prices
ranging from 8 to lie. ,...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
KANSAS MATTERS.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. l6.-Kansas advices
state that some of Lanes men had visited
Westport, in search of Danforth, member
of the Lecsmpton Convention.
Mr. Slower, the gentlemen who was shot
and dangerously wounded some time since
is recovering.
A skirmish had occurred at Fort Scott
but Governor Denver refused to send
troops.
e 1t is said by the knowing ones at
Washington, that Congress will not adjourn
sine die before August.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

CHARLESTON, Feb. l9.-Sales of cotton
to- day 5000 bales, at a decline from the
quotations of tho morning of to 3c.-mid-
ding fair III. ,.E
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have this day placed in the hands of SAN'I
P. SMITH, Esq, for collection, all the Notes
and Accounts due me at the Shoe Store. All
persons in arrears are requested to call at his
Office and settle Immediately; in so doing they
will save costs.
J. Is. F. BOONE.
Feb. 20, 1853. 97-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

IL Phillip S. White, the we'll known
champion of the temperance cause, who has
lately been the object of irritating attacks
from various quarters, writes to the Hon.
John Bolton O'Nnil of South Carolina, that
he has again Joined tho order of Sons of
Temperance. He emphatically denies the
imputation Of having ever fallen into the
ABYSS of drunkenness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

THE " fNsURRECTION SToRY.-The
Memphis Bulletin says the story of fearful
instruction near Fayetteville. Ark, has
not the <Iig htest foundation in fact, being
q sheer fabrication from b eginning to end.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

tit should he borne in mind that the fol-
lowing are Wholesale prices mostly. We
cndeavor 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, 1858-02-23
NOTICE.

Having qualified Administrator of the
estate of Mathew Crawford, deceased, the
creditors notified to present their claims as
required by law, or this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make payment.
THOS. w. DEWEY Adm
Feb. 16, 1858 St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

- We learn that Duncan *. McRae,
Esq, will address the people in Charlotte
on Thursday evening next, the 25th instant
but we have not been requested to an
nounce the fact.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

THE New TERRITORY.-The House
Committee on Territories have prepare
a bill to organize new Territory out of
that part of Utah lying west of Salt Lake,
to be called Carson Territory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
DIED.

In this county on 10th instant, of consump-
ton, Mrs Rachael A. Summervile, consort of
James L. Summerville, aged about 25 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
A Reliable NOTICE,

The Firm of BREM & STEELE was dis
solved by mutual consent on the LIST day Of
January, 1853. The bus ness Of the firm is in
my hands for collection and settlement; and
hereby respectfully request all pcrsvIls indebted
to the late firm by Book Account, to come for
ward and settle between this date and the LIST
day of July. 1855, as do assure you that all
accounts due the firm at that date will be put in
suit for collection.
A. G. STEELE
/. Charlotte, Feb I6 1853. ..-- If ..#...'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

HA Complimentary dinner was given in
Charleston ON the 18th instant, to Mr. j. =.
Carr, member of Congress elect from Kan
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

ON the 18th of March next. in the Public
Square in the Town of Charlotte, will sell y
very valuable NEGRO WOMAN aged Is years
and her two Children aged and years Sold
by me as administrator of Jonathan Lewis dec
Terms made known at the sale. ...
WIN MAXWELL. Admr.
Feb. 81, 1853 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23
From Woshin gton Citv.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Jack Hender-
son, clerk and surveyor general, and Mr..
Marshall, the pro-slavary Governor elect of
Kansas has arrived here.
Mr.. Winston, formerly appointed Indian
agent for Kansas, but subsequently remov-
ed. has been appointed marshal Of that
Territory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

e The past week there were severe
Snow storms at the North. For the first
time this year the people in that direction
have been enabled to gather ice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-02-23

DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT
By PEAEsoS,J. In Williamson Williams,
in equity from Mecklenbnrg, directing
proceedings to be had to try the validity of
the first marriage. Also, in Watkins v
James, from Caswell, affirming the Judge
ment.
BY BATTLE,J. In Bost Cline, in equity,
from Catawba, order affirmed Also in
Shinn Motley, in equity, from Cabarrus,
decree declaring the rights of the parties.
Also, in Vanderburg V Sloan, in equity,
from Cabarrus, decree for plaintiff. Also,
in Harris Smith, in equity, from Cabarrus,
decree for plaintiff in part.-Also, in PostoD
Gillespie, in equity, from Rowan, order
affirmed Also, in Harrison V Bowe, in
equity, from Caswell, decree declaring the
right of the parties. Also, in West Sloan,
in equity, from Mecklenburg, decree
reformed.
Per Curian Overman Moss, from
Mecklenburg, in equity. Bill dismissed.
Raleigh Standard.
= Beth Houses of Congress, in view of
the Inauguration at Richmond, adjourned
over until Tuesday the 23d instant.