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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
CnARLorrE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Gov

CHARLOTTE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Con-
PANY.-At the annual meeting of the Charlotte
Insurance Company, held on the l4th inst, Messrs
NJ T. Taylor, G. Overman, VIM. Johnston, J. L.
Brown, F. Scarf A. c. Steele and S. T. Wriston,
were elected Directors.
NJ b. Taylor was reelected President Of the
Company, c. Overman, Vice President, and f.
Nyc IIutchison, Secretary and Treasurer Messrs
j. l.. Brown, S L. Wriston and A. c. Steele were
constituted the Executive Committee for the ensu-
ing year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

Stomach Btters in all cases Of Dyspepsia and SINH
lar ae' tons has given that valuable preparation
wide popularity among those who FOR years suffered
from such ailments It is excellent as a tonic and
benefcent in its effects the system Its history is
almost Of miracles, to which DR.. Hostetter
point with confidence and credit. Indeed, remedy
perhaps in the period has attained such ex-
tended popularity as the Doctors Bters which are
regarded certain for distress Of stomach
Those who have tried speak praisingy of its effects
and therefore we can commend it to general The
Bters are free from anything calculated prove
injurious to the system Objectionable to the patient
Sold by H. N. PRITCHARD, Charlotte.
April 81, 1858
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

A QUESTION: abolitionists approved Mr.
Gilmers speech in Congress, and congratulated him
for it-Giddings, the mean, dirty abotionist Gid
dings, shook Gilmers hand and said ''well done -
The wing press of North Carolina Cor portion of
it, approve the speech and endorse the man. Now
we want some one of our whig contemporaries to
tell us which is right, Giddings and his clan or the
Gilmerites in this State If Mr. Gilmers speech
did not justify the congratulations of abolitionism
his votes did, certainly. No mistake about that
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

psy- The Legislature of Alabama, at its last
session, passed resolutions authorizing the Govern
or to call State Convention in case Congress re-
fused to admit State with a Constitution recogni-
zing slavery. A meeting of the citizens of Coosa
county, in that State, has recently been held, and
resolutions passed declaring that the time had
arrived for calling said Convention, and expressing
the hope that Gov. Moore will do his duty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
LAUREL SPRING
Female Academv

VnNHE first Session of this School will commence on
= the first Monday in May, and close by the last Of
September. 1t is located in Ashe county, Laurel
Spring P o. No situation in the State affords greater
advantages in the summer season for such School,
than this The purity of the atmosphere, the excel
lence of the water and the proverbal heathfuness
the place will be an nducemen with parents who wish
to combine health with intellectual improvement.
The undersigned, with a competent female Assistant,
will spare pains to make the School what its friends
desire it to be. Special regard will be had the moral
culture of youth committed to care.
Terms Of Tuition, per Session Of flee months:
Elementary Branches of an English
Euucdtlon, % w.
Higher Branches of English usually taught
IN such Academies,. 81 so.
Board can be had in respectable families the
Academy, at Sc 90 per month.
Pupils will be charged from the time of entrance to
the close of Session. deduction made except
of sickness. j. HUNTER,
April 81, 1853. 6-3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

MUSICAL CoNTRovERsT.-The English Pres
byterian Church and the United Presbyterian
Church of Scotland, are somewhat agitated on the
subject of employing organs in public worship. A
strong party for and against has sprung up. The
matter has been referred to the next Synod of the
Church Success to the anti-organ party. More
religion and less MUSCLES noise and more prac-
teal piety.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

THE MORMON WAR-It has been stated here
tofore that Gov. Powell and Ben. McCulloch had
been appointed by the President to go to Utah as
Commissioners for the purpose OF making peace
with the Mormons by persuasion or diplomacy OF
some kind 1t is now stated that this is not the
fact-that those two gentlemen are merely sent
out as advisers, to counsel with the army officers
in case of emergency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

FROST AND IcE,-On Saturday morning last we
had heavy frost and little ice. But little, if
anv, damage has been done to gardens, for the
season,-so the old folks say,-that the Moon
shone brightly The weather has been very cool
since.
P. Son Monday morning had sprinkle of
snow with cold wind from y. w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

In this county on the 7th March, Miss Margaret N.
Hart aged abeut 80 years. She was Q member Of the
Presbyterian Church, and lived and died consistent
christian. -. s.. s..E - .. s.. ,#..- st a.e-
In Cabarrus county, ON the 2oth ult, VIM. W. Con-
nor of VIM. and Margaret Andrews aged 10 years,
months and days. -a-LL.-. ..t..
In Wilmington, on the 2lst inst, Mr. Jas. NJ Bridges,
aged 26 years.
In Clinton, on the 10th last, Dr. VIM. McKoy, aged
about u years He native Of Iredell county but
for many years past resident Of Clinton, Sampson Co
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

nSs- We learn from the Fayetteville Caronlan that
the revival is still kept up with considerable interest IN
that town. Upwarde of 20 persons have protested con-
version in the Baptist Church; about IS whites anu AZ
coored in the Methodist Churches snc % or 81
in the PRESBYTERIAN Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

WHERE is HE?-What has become Of Mr. Nc
Rae? Has he run through and finished his course,
or has the great outpouring of democracy on the
14th discouraged him with regard to being the
successor of Gov. Bragg? If he is not discouraged,
we presume he would have been had he been here
and seen the hosts of the faithful preparing for
the burial of distribution and humbugs generally.
We are always sorry to see smart man commit
political suicide, and if such persons would heed
good advice they might learn the end of a bad
beginning
If Mr. McRae would take our advice (but We
have no idea he will We would say to him to quit
wasting his time perambulating the State making
dcmagogical speeches., end 60 to the polls on the
first Thursday in August and vote for John w.
Ellis If he don't do this, nobody will believe
him to be democrat no matter how loud he talks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

pay~ Two negro men recently fought duel in
Brooklyn, N. Y, about negro wench One was
wounded and the other not-but it was not
decided which had the best right to the "yallow
gal" 1t appears that negroes are as great fools as
white men about such matters.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

E4g~ Persons attending the celebration of the
Palmetto Association at Columbia on the 18th of
May will 90 and return for one fare on the Char
lotte and S G.. Railroad from the 18th to the 9th
inclusive. Gen. J. \. Qutman delivers an ad-
dress Oh the occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
APPOINTMENTS.

We are requested to say that the Hon. John W.
Ellis, democratic candidate for Governor, will ad-
dress the citizens Of Union county at Monroe on
Tuesday the 1lth of May, and of Arson county at
Wadcsboro on Thursday the 18th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
REMARKS.
APRIL q, 1858

We make but few alterations in prices this
week. Cotton has advanced three-fourths TO one
does not take further advance min .5..
The supply of Bacon, Corn, Wheat and Flour is
pretty good, prices about the same as last week.
Lard is rather scarce and wanted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

The citizens of Richmond Va, have sent delega-
non TO Washington, urge the government to locate
Tue national Foundry thereto. Paper
Yes, and if the Government were to talk about
coating old Nick" the Virginians would want
MN quartcred in their State if there was any
money in the operation. Why not move the
NAlional Capitol to Virginia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

ray- The Extra that we issued Immediately
after the adjournment of the State Convention
was sent to every newspaper in the State, but we
regret to learn that it did not reach ALL Proba-
bis some of our contemporaries have kind friends
who borrow their papers before they them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

COLUMBIA, April 24.--The cotton market continues
active and buoyant and prices have q decided upward
tendency and advanced to ic-ehoice cotton going Of
at l2s TO l2a cents. - ......
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

CHARLESTON, April 22.-Cotton continues In good
demand, and the stock offering is very light holders
continue to realize advancing prices The sales to-day
footed $50 bales, at 10 TO l3c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

sa~ The Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
for Mecklenburg is in session this week-John
Walker, Esq, Chairman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

n25- The day train on the Charlotte and South
Carolina Road now leaves at a. IN. instead of Is
AZ heretofore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

yesterday at advance of a cts. Stock of Wheat
heavysales of southern red at 81 II and 81 20 white
81 Is and 81 3d. White Corn 70 and H. yellow 70 cts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27
NOTICE.

The Board Of Common Schools for Meckenburg county
will meet at the county Clerks Office in Charlotte
the Sd Monday in April for the purpose of electing
one of their number Chairman also to attend TO any
business that may come before them.
April IL, 1853 j. r. ROSS, c. .. O.. c. o.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

1(~ We are requested TO annOunce E. e.
&kAAe9 GRIER q candidate for reelection "a
the Office of Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
April 20, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-04-27

Persons indebted to A. Hill Co.. by note or account
will find them in the hands of HUTCHINSON Il BROWN.
Call they will be placed in officers hands
for collection. -#.l
April 81, 1858.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

THR PoTAro Ror.--The accounts from Ireland
by the last steamer would 60 TO show that the
potato rot which had manifested itself in the
southern districts, was rapidly extending over
the rect of the country. II is to be feared that
we shall have the same bad news to announce Of
our own crops From the statements that have
reached us, there Ia but too much reason to be-
lieve that not only the potatoes which are in the
ground but those already gathered in, will be
generally affected by the disease. Unless means
be discovered Of auesting the progress of the
malady, the probabilities are that we shall have
to discontinue altogether the use Of this valuable
root. We cannot believe that science which has
accomplished such wonders in curative as well
as crestive processes, Is entirely without q
remedy for the evil. II is rather to be supposed
that sufficient inducements have not been held
out for successful research on point which in
tcrests such large masses Of human beings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09
Brooklyn CITY News.

VERDICT AoArur A KERosrr Gas Coxravr.-rn the or
cult Court, yesterday, an action brought by Marsares
Marsa against the North American Kerosene Iagh.
Company, 81 Newown, decided in favor Of plaintiff
having occupied The attention Of tho Court for days
Tho plaintiffs husband was employe IN defendsnts'
factory, and day, after returning from dinner
~ the steam works exploded, and he struck by
flying fragment OF iron which caused his death Ncg.
cencc on the part of the defendants alleged by the
plaintiff while they attempted 70 prove that all due
ton hal been taken 10 keep the works nordcr TRe jury
brought IN verdict ~ t5 600 for the plaintiff The
was tried the same court once before, when snaar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

RETURN or GENERAL PAEz TO VENEZUELA
General Paez having accepted the proposition
made TO him by bis countrymcn TO return to his
native land, where his presence will he Of essen
ta service in it's future progress, is about to de-
part from our shorea With perfect know
ledge Of the working Of our institutions, he
will he able TO introduce those various re-
forms indispensable to its political freedom
and commercial prosperity. We think Il would
he happy thought on the part of the
President 10 send back General PACE and
the highly respectable delegation who have
come here u L. his r..nri 10 ono Of nur national
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

SrRAcrsE, Oct 3, 1B5s
The Fair cicsc to-day with nne but very cold weather
The receipts Of the last two days have fallen or &C
count Of The weather Thc aggregate receipts little
under tsa thousand dollars. This morning display Of
Ill the prize cattle together took place in the horse ring
This . figure In tho proceedings, and affords op
portunty farmers 70 compare the different breeds 70
gethcr and decide upon their respective merits The vaue
Of the cattle In tho ring al the time was estimated
at 100000.
An exhibition Of all the prize horses also took place.
Al O'Clock President Williams, Of tho Michigan
State Agricultural Society, delivered address 10 tho
Society before very large audience Colonel Johnson
Secretary Of the Society then announced the prizes from
q stand.
caucus Of prominent republicans has been In session
bsre organize financial and ohcr measures for the cam
psgn.
There was q slight fall OF snow today
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09
Political Insslllgess noe.

An On FASHIONED PANTY Tucx.-The black republican
keepers Of tho Philadelphia Almshouss have had sixty
of tho psuper assessed In the Twenty fourth ward
Of that city, for the parpose o. bringing them tho polls
on the day Of election
much improved in health and spirits from his visit IN
Name, will address tho democratic o. Boston, FAncul
Hall, on Monday evening, tho 18th inst
OBJECTION TO Tim Know Nornsos IN Barrrxoxy no
nticsl movement has been recently nauguraed In Rai.
more, proesscdly for tho purpose Of efotng change
the administration Of the city government Tho indcpcn.
dent proposes and invites OF democrats
old line wings" and seeding Americans opposition
party Meetings have been held by persona disposed 70
favor this movement, and primary preceding Col
Augustus r. Shut has been nominated candidate for
ncumbcn, Of that ogce and The q tho American
party.
tbs Spin ~ fI1NoH-Both wings Of the illinois
democracy have nominated separate candidates for
Congress every district In tho state, except the
Ninth.
AscSrw LcsR-Thc black republicans Of Massachusetts,
have already thrown overheard their present repre-
sontatves IN Congress, viz Robwt Hail. in the First
district Vim. Damrell, in the Third, Linus D. COmns
in the Fourth; Timothy Davis in the Sixth; Chsnncey
l. Knapp, in the Eighth; aud Charles Dclano, in tho
Tenth.
Noen CAROLINA uNrD STATES sNAroR. Thomas L.
Clugman, Gov. David = Reid, Bedford Brown and w. W.
Holden candidates for the scat IN tho United States
Senate 10 be made vacant By tho expiration OF Mr. Cling
mans term mex, year
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

l. TIE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH FAILURE?-
the ocean regarding the Atlantic telegraph is
one Of encouragement at the result of the enter
prise which they rather hastily and unwarrant-
ably pronounce failure. The French and
English papers ridicule our celebration in COM
memoration Of the successful laying of the cable
as premature, and point to the long silence which
has followed the transmission Of the last des-
patch "a proof Of the unsuccessful termina-
ton Of the great undertaking. But should we
never get another word through the present
cable is 1t just to say that the enterprise has not
succeeded, or that the practicabilty of the work
has not been fully and completely established,
Have not the mechanical difficulties which stood
in the way been removed by Mr.. Everett's pay
ing out machine? And although the electrical de-
partmcnt have not yet succeeded in rendering
that success permanent, does any one imagine
that the Atlantic telegraph il n thing Of the
past.-that II IL never to be revived.
Should the present cable never again be
worked and the present company be unable TO
carry the enterprise TO more successful termi-
nation, there are others who will be ready and
willing to undertake the tack. The great benefits
which telegraphic communication between this
continent and Europe must confer upon both form
the best guarantee that could be presented Of its
ultimate and permanent establishment. But
even II private companies were not to be found
ready to enter upon the task, the English and
American governments viii take 1t in hand.
The practicability of the enterprise once estab-
lisned, the mere pecuniary considerations con-
nected with II sink into utter insigni6cance com
pared with the great benefits which II will con-
fer upon the commercial world, independent Of
the other and grander results which must follow
lite successful accomplishment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

of the staple articles of food of the Western m
TONS we think that the American and Enppean
governments should unite in Offering rewsri
for an effective remedy for the disease. The
largeness Of the sum thus raised would have the
effect of stimulating investigation. and, in all
probability, of guiding some ingenious mind to a
solution of the problem. A million Of dollars
would not be too munifcent a reward for the
man who could assure to the world the integrity
of this valuable element of subsistence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

The PENDING QUESTIONS WITH NV GRANADA
We learn from Washington that the administra-
ton has taken another step in the firm but Just
policy which Mr.. Buchanan has inaugurated in
our Spanish-American relations. The Secretary
Of State has officially communicated to General
Heran the fact that this government will not
permit the imposition by New Granada of any
tax upon passengers crossing the Isthmus of
Panama, either directly or in an indirect form.
in the shape Of tonnage dues upon ships arriving
at the terminus ports. This government cares
little for the exhibition of petty feeling ex-
hibited by the Congress Of New Granada in re-
fusing to consent to the establishment of coal
depot at Panama by the United States, but will
insist that that government shall not act in
the same spirit toward the transit commerce of
the world. The feeling Of our government
having been thus categorically made known to
New Granada, there will now be no difficulty in
the way Of the ratification Of the Cas- Herran
treaty in its amended form, and the sufferers by
tl,a Panama riot will stand chance of receiving
aa pparatiOn to which they are 30 justly
atitled.
During all the late difficulties with New Ora
NADIA il has been evident that President Ospina
and General Herran have been animated by
sincere desire to do justice to all; but the
President Of that republic and its represen-
tatvc OF Washington do not constitute the
government, and there have unfortunately been
unwise councils and factious dispositions at work
In Bogota 10 tbwart the best interests OF both re-
publics Had these succeeded in all their aims
they would have brought the two countries into
a disastrous conflict, The determination that
has now been announced by our government is
awise one, and the people Of New Granada will no
doubt acknowledge IL when the convictions of
her own statesmen shall receive due weight
among them. The whole Of this subject was
commented upon at length In the columns
Of the HERALD some time since, when. after
mature examination, we came to the conclusion
that the only course for our government to pur
sue was that which has now been officially an
nounced.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

Uri.xAs on PrccoLoxrsI.--Mr. Ullman, mana
ger Of the Academy of Music, has published
card defending Piccolomini against those who
seek to depreciate her good sense and tact This
was scarcely necessary. None but the lowest Of
the low, or scandalous press, would venture to
utter word but that Of the highest praise Of
thi 9 charming artistic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

TREAoaERY IN TAMxASr.-Ali the politicians
round about are very much sstonished at the
refusal of the General Committee at Tammany
Hall to adopt the resolutions endorsing the ad-
ministration against the Douglas faction ON the
Kansas question. 1t is now universally believed
that the present General Committee Of Tammany
is nothing but nest Of treachery against the
administration of Mr.. Buchanan, and in favor of
Douglas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

WATERBURY,, Oct. 4, 1859.
Gre broke out here at two O'Clock this morning. In tho
store OF Wells Arms, which destroyed, together
with Ave stores the hotel and stable the Town Hail. the
building occupied by the bank, dwelling house and four
bsrns large quantity of nour was also consumed.
some Of the sufferers saved portion Of their stock and
furniture Loss estimated at s25 600 insured for $4,000.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

AcADur os Mruc-FISAix % rx MANNHEIM SsasoS-
The last regular performance Of the series naugurated by
Mr. Marczek the Goth Of August took place last even.
ing when LINDA al Chamounix" was sung by Nine
Gssscr, Miss A. Phillips, sgnori sbrgla and Gassier
The performance altogether satisfactory the Gas
sers being excellent as they Nine Gassier is
ono of the very best Lndas have ever hoard. The
tenor sang better than his arst appearance lilo has
good voice, and will improve acquaintance On today
there viii be n matnts, when "Lucia' viii DO given
This viii be the las, morning performance the Academy
for the next six weeks At least fact which the ladies
will please bear IN mind
ON Monday, the great farewell beneat Of Mar Maretzok
will take place. Tho artists and managers both Of the
Opera and the theatres have the popuar director
evidences Of the esteem which be Is held by
his profession and instead Of mere benefit tho affair
u Monday promises 10 be ovation. There will TO
a morning and evening performance which will in
cude two complete operas, {" Ernani" with tho
dsba q the basso NanD and IInda d Chmounir,"
also one act Of !" n Puritani," two spanish songs
by Signor and Nine. Castor ballet divertissemcut
aud ballet pantomine, "Ugolino," The motive from
the Dirina Comeiia o. Dante, by Iamoreux, Praae-
ST. Gaict,i, Ronzan and full troupe Of cOrHhees Al
the artists Of The opera and ballet companies VII asss.
in this grand performance Tho tickets are soia ~ one
dollar each giving admission 10 The whole entertainment
To avoid the inevitable crowd Monday secured seats
should be taken to-day. Places will be reeefved curing
the afternoon and evening There should D. erana
house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-09

HoRsnIsvuIs, N. ", Oct 8, 1858.
Snow fell this village last night to the depth Of three
inches The storm commencing at tho lakes extended
east along the Eric Railroad FAR Great Bend and
srow fell a, almost all the intermediate places.