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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

HAVE THEY NO WORDS OF PRAISE =
Some time ago the opposition papers in
this State and in the South generally, with
great vehemence, condemned the Kansas
policy of the Administration and eensured
Mr. Buchanan with acting unfairly towards
the South. besides accusing him of trying
to make Kansas a free State. Well, the
constitutional Convention assembled and
adopted Constitution and submitted the
question of slavery to the people. This
course Mr. Buchanan approved. while the
black republicans, as well as some demo-
Gratis in the northwest, disapproved it.
That Constitution has been adopted by
the people recognizing slavery, and the
Territory will apply for admission as a
State. The Administration is in favor of
admitting her. Now We ask our opposition
friends if they have no words of praise for
Mr. Buchanan in this matter! Has he not
acted with straight forward determination
to protect the rights of the South as well as
those of every other portion of the Union !
Are not the southern people with the Presi
dent on this question, and if they have no
fault to find, cannot the opposition papers
'render unto Caesar the things that arc
Caesars "!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
$40 REWARD.

l will give the above reward for the appre-
hension OF my Negro Man MILTON and the
thief who decoyed him away with proof sufi-
cient for the conviction vi the latter; or will
pay $50 for the Boy alone, if LOGGED in Jail so
that | can git him. Said boy left me the goth
Of September last.-He is rather black. about
% or 30 years of age, ; feet 10 or IL inches
high, and weighs about one hundred and fifty
pounds his hair grows low on his forehead.
sharp chin, tolcrable fiddle, and pretty smart.
He was once owned by Mrs Hampton, near the
town of Charlotte, n. e.
Said boy purchased by me from DR.
Joseph A. WeatheTIy of Greensboro, n. c., in
January last He may probably be lurking
about Atlanta, Georgia, as / an informed he has
a wife at that place.
w. r. EDDING,
Pin: apple, Wilcox co.,
Jan 5, 1853 9C-3t-pd Alabama.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
MARRIED.,

In this county, at the residence Of Capt. John
Kirk, by Rev. Mr. Laffrty, Mr. JAS H. Brown
and Miss Hannah f. Alexander
In this county, on the 3lst ut., by JOS G..
Nicholson, Esq, Mr. ID. w. Gibson and Miss
Mary A. Glenn.
On the 22d ut.. Mr. F. SHARPE, of Iredell to
Miss Miranda Sharpe of Alexander county
In the vicinity of Statesyiil,, Mr. Marcus
Shook and Miss CatIa1ine A. Bcll
In Davidson county, on the 23d nit, Mr. J. d.
Ramsey of Salisbury, TO Miss Maggie L. BeaIl
daug liter of the late DR.. L. l.. Bcall.
In Rowan county. Mr. +. A. Allison to Miss
Bette S. Lucky. Also, II. w. Griffith. Esq,
and Miss Julia L. Kridrr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
FiLli6usterS at Ne1C Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 3O.-The enlist
men. for Nicaragua is still going on, one
hundred and thirty two men having offer
ed their services to day. Over fourteen
hundred men are now in this city and Mo-
bile awaiting shipment.
The men from the lower part of Texas
600 in number, sailed on the 2Ist inst. II
is impossible to imagine the feeling here
as well as throughout the entire State. Sc
far as heard from upon this question the
people are Gin full arms and eager for the
fray"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

Hon. STLPHEN A. DOUGLAS visited
Philadelphia last week. He was serenaded
and called upon for a speech, of which an
exchange speaks as follows:
:" In response to loud calls he made his
appearance, and stated the broad princi-
piles of the Constitution npnn which his
conduct, as regards the Kansas question,
has been based. He enunciatrd the opin-
ion that the will of the majority should rule,
and this declaration was received with
loud cheering. A compliment having been
paid to him as "author of the Ncbrask a
BILL" he declared that he was not the au-
thor of the great principle upon which that
measure was founded-that principle was
co-eval with, and was part of the Constitu-
ton of the United States. He deprecated
the idea of hostility to the President, or to
his administration, and expressed his belief
that Mr. Buchanan would prove emnentIy
worthy of the high opinion formed of him
by the Democracy of Pennsylvania. which
had elected him to the high office he now
held. The Senator then retired amid vocif-
erOus applause"
Mr. Douglas ought not to expect to re-
ceive any favor from the President and his
supporters, by complimenting him, when he
(Douglas) is in opsn opposition to the
policy Of the administration. HE that is
not for us is against u.s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
THE MORMON WAR

The Government has received dispatches
from Col. Johnston, commander of the
Utah expedition. urging prompt and deci-
sive action on the part of the United States
towards the Mormons, or submit to their
usurpation in the Territory. He says a
fixed determination is evinced not to ac-
knowledge the authority of the L. States
government, and supplies must be sent on
early in the Spring. The troops were in
good health and spirits.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
GAS LIGHT.

Our town will soon be lighted with Gas.
Tho workmen are now engaged in laying
down the pipe, and it will not be many
days before the good old town of Charlotte
will shine cut in splendor. We learn that
the town authorities have made arrange
ments for lighting the streets with gas, in
stead of using fluid as heretofore. If we
owned any stock in the Moon we would
sell out Immediately.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
70 The Governor of Texas, Runnel:
died on the 18th ultimo.

the Russian ambassador, who recently Wis
tied Japan, is said to report that the Japan
csc are desirious of changing their policy,
and of being received through diplomatic
representation into the family Of nations.
The government of japan, he says, is about
to send ambassadors to represent the ma
ton abroad. This, if true, is important
informatiOn,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

REMARKS.-Bacon has declined, but
not much coming in-we reduce quotations.
No cotton scarcely in market the past
week-the article has continued to decl inc
slowly, and holders might do well to put
what they have in market, as it may still
farther decline. But little Flour offered for
the last ten days-it is firm at quotations.
Wheat, market poorly supplied.
Butter, chickens, &c, will comman
good prices. Sweet potatoes IS cts. to 81
per bushe.
Trade has not been so brisk the past
week, owing to the Christmas holidays.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
STRAYED,

~ From the subscriber on the 10Th De-
IN cembcr. betwt en- Hopewell and GilCad
AA- Church, a sorrel MARE, 8 or 10 years
old, small white spot the forehead, two white
specks on the rig ht side caused by the saddle.
Amy person taking up said Mare, or giving me
information concerning her. will be- properly
rewarded. HENRY u. DAVIS,
Granite Hill p. O., Iredeli CO., n. c.
Jan. 5, 1853 lt-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
SALE OF NEGRoEs.-On the ist of Jan

SALE OF NEGKOES.-On the ist of Jan
uary several negroes were sold in this place
at auction. A negro man, about % years
of age, brought $I,525. lie was not a
rate character. Another man, same age,
sold for SLIGO. A girl, Io years, with
infant. went for SI,255; girl, 9 years old,
$500; boy, u years, $J,OlO.
Negroes hired at good prices: Cooks for
So; men Sl25 to $3.50.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
DIED,

In this Town, on the 23d nit, Mrs CatiIarine
W., wife of John +. Hoke, Esq, OF LincolntOn,
aged about u years.
In Lincoln county, on the Goth ultimo, Jonas
Rhyme, aged 60 years.
At the resid nce of N. l.. Williams, Esq, on
the I9.h ult., Mr. TiPpoo $. Henderson, aged "a.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

TIE MARRIAGE CoHrRAcT IN INDIANA
A rather singular case has recently been
decided in Indiana, 10y which it is declared
that marriage in that State requires no
formalities to make it legal, except the
mere agreement Of the parties, that it is a
civil contract only, and differs from other
civil! contracts merely in this-that it cannot
be dissolve even by mutual consent. 1t
is provided in section seven of the Revised
Statutes of Indiana, that "no marriage shall
lie void, or voidable, for the want of license
or other formalties required by law, if
either of the parties thereto believe it to be
a legal marriage at the time" 1t is further
provided that the agreement must be
recorded, but the failure or neglect to do
this is only punishable by fine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
Notice.

We make it a rlle to settle up As near
as possible on the first of January, or as
early thereafter as convenient therefore
those indebted to this Office ore notified
that their accounts are made out, and they
are respectfully requested to make pay
mcnt. Our subscribers who are in arrears
for two and three years subscription will
save something by complying with this
request.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
Fresh Fruits.

JUST RECEIVED from New York,
a Bbls. Rhedeland green-skin Apples.
80 Boxes fresh Malaga bunch Raisins
Casl1 and boxes Curants.
10 Boxes choice imperial Plunes.
Frail fresh Dates
3BbIs Havana Oranges.
2 Boxes messna Lemons.
Choice Pine Apples.
Cocanuts, &c, &c. for sale low
20 for Cash, opposite Boone & Co shoe store.
J. ID. PALMER.
Jan. 5, 1853. 9e-2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
MARRIAGES, BIRTHS AND DEATHS L,

MARRIAGES, BIRTHS AND DEATHS IN
SOUTH CAROLINA.-Dr. Gibbes, editor of
the Columbia Carolinian, has our thanks
for copy of the Annual Report to the
Legislature of S. G.. of the number of births,
deaths and marriages in that State for the
year ending 3lst Dec. 1856. by Robt. w.
Gibbes, Jr., NJ. D., Registrar. The report
contains a vast deal of useful and valuable
information, furnished by the Tax Collec-
tors in the different Districts. The num-
Der married in 1856 was 3 29O-GG5 females
were married under 90 years old, $50 over
% and under 80 years; from 80 t. 80 years
the number decreases greatly. showing that
the ladies don't stand much chance of find
ing companions after they are 30 years old.
For the same time "a males were married
under 20 years. 716 under 25, 459 under
80, and 225 under 40. decreasing in num-
Der towards 20 years, but not i'll as great
proportion as the females. Four males and
one female over 20 years old were married.
There were 1888 births, the largest
number being in the month of August,
next largest in September; smallest number
in February, next smallest in March.
Whole number of deaths for the same
time, OSLO.
The above figures include whites and
blacks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

TR1GAMY-A young man Of Keokuk,
Iowa, recently married a young, pretty and
modest woman, with whom he lived in
much happiness, till one day opening a
letter addressed to his wife, he discovered
that she had another husband in Ohio.
Rushing home to his pretty wife, the enraged
husband showed her the letter and asked
explanations, when she quietly remarked
she had nothing to say, only that she had
still another one residing in Pennsylvania.
The victim has sued for divorce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

SHORT SPEEcHEs.-Inthe English House
ofCommons, they will not hear man speak
at length who is not known beforehand to
have something to say. They cheer him
down, cough him down, laugh him down,
clap him down, stamp him down, or go down
themselves to dinner. Long speeches are
an abomination. So, remarks the Phila-
delphia Ledger, it will now become at
Washington. A few of the really great
men will make just as many really great
speeches as ever. But the business of the
country is rapidly coming to be more
transacted by sharp, short, pointed, debating
speeches, with the quick-witted retort, than
prosaic orations. Senators Digler and
Douglas have illustrated this.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

SENATOR SUMNER.-A Washington cor
respondent of the Richmond South, speak
ing of Sumner of Massachusetts, describes
him as "a large, tall Senator, who sits
near the main entrance, (of the Senate
Chamber.) His posture is one of the most
inimitable conceit. with his head raised,
his eyes elevated and resting on pleasant
vacancy. his body turned supercilously
away from the neighboring Senators, and
without even the least sign of attention to
betrav his consideration for anything that
is passing around him. This huge cox
comb, with his hair SO tenderly parted, and
his big, white hands SO constantly engaged
in stroking himself, still smiling and talk
ing to the lickspittles that surround him, is
the pampered, cane marked Chas. Sumner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
ATTENTION, DEMOCRATS.

AT meeting held On pursuance OF public notice.
at the Court House, on Saturday evening, the lG
instant, the following Gentlemen were unanimous
ly nominated for Intendlnt and Commissioners tol
the ensuing year, 1858, VIZ:
For Mtendant:
DAVID PARKS, ESQ.
For Commissioners:
RoBT. F. DAVIDSON, EN- lR GRAHAM
JOHN HARTY, J. MCKEE JAMESON,
ALLEN CRUISE, SAMUEL BLAIR.
GrElection the ID Monday in January.
X. P. WARING, President
WILLIAM KERR, Secretary
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

The AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE is said to
be in a fourishing condition, notwithstand-
ing the efforts of the United States Govern
mcnt and Great Britain to prevent it. Yes
sells, fitted out in northern ports by north
ern capitalists are constantly landing ne
groes on tho coast of Cuba fresh from Afr-
ca. Notwithstanding the horror expressed
by the north at slavery and the slave trade,
it is stated as a fact that the slave trade is
conducted entirely by northern men. 1t
is northern monopoly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

To-MoRRow.-Who ever received mercy
tomorrow" None Not to find mercy
to-day is to lose it forever. Where is Goo S
invitation to be found for Tomorrow
No where. God is too just to be Knocked;
too piteous to mock. Who ever was put
off 10y God tomorrow" No one When
God says ''now," he means snow" Who
ever died on tomorrow" No one
Salvation, life, death, heaven, hell, all are
gathered up iu to-day" To those whose
last hour is come, tomorrow" will he as
though thousand years had rolled away
since they heard Come in" or Depart
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

~ A late number of the Knoxville
Wing, describes a certain Doctor -in
terms which show him to be very great
scoundrel. Besides being very bad
character generally, he has deserted forlorn
and dependent wife and several small
children in Georgia, after having squandered
her fortune on base female.
The same scamp, says the Wing, once
resided as Silver Smith in Charlotte, N. G.
and when he had collected number of gold
watches and jewelry for repairing pretended
that he was robbed one mig ht of the contents
of his shop, and the owners discovering the
trick, made him pay the value of the
pretended loss. We had designed giving
the Wings version of the graceless scamp
but some one carried the paper off,
Statesvilte Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

All persons indebted to the undersigned, as
Trustee OF J. w. Ross, will please make imme-
diate payment to J. NJ. Springs, as it is import
ant that said Trust should be closed.
w. X. MYERS,
Charlotte, Jan. 5, 1858. 90-tf Trustee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

To- Hon. Burton Craige, Senators Reid
and Biggs will please accept our thanks
for copies of speeches, Congressional
Globes, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

THE HIGHEST PEAK, AGAIN.--Prof.
Charles Phillips, of the N. C. University,
publishes in the Standard a communca-
ton regarding the highest peak of the Black
Mountain, and claiming that DR.. Mitchell
measured the highest peak and not Mr.
Clngman. 1t is reply to Mr. Clingman's
article on the subject published last Fall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
THE ". c. PRESBYTERIAN. .

We have received the first number of this
pnpcr published in Fayetteville by Rev. Geo.
Mcneil and Bartholomew Fuller, Esq, Edi-
tors, devoted to the interests of the Presby
teran Church in this State. 1t is very
handsomely printed, and its columns filled
with useful reading. The Presbyterians of
North Carolina may well feel proud of their
organ, if the first number may be consider
9 ! an index to the future issues. The type
Is indeed beautiful, and the editorial depart
ment bears evidence of ability and energy,
such as we long since asserted would char
actcrizo the paper under the management
OF the gentlemen selected as its Editors
The terms ara 81 in advance. $3.50 at the
expiration OF months, and 50 at the end
of the year. Address the Editors at Fay
cttevillc, y. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

Z. S. SENAToRs.-The Legislature of
Minnesota has elected Gen. James Shields
formerly Senator from Illinois) and Hon.
H. NJ. Rice, democrats, TO represent that
State in the Senate of the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
cH1LDREN--A COMMON ERROR.

One very common error of parents, by
which they hurt the constitutions of their
children, is the sending them too young to
school. This is often solely done to pre-
vent trouble. When the child is at school
he needs 10 keeper. Thus the schoolmas-
fixed to a seat seven or eight hours day,
which time ought to be spent ia exercise
and diversions. Sitting so long cannot fail
to produce the worst effects upon the body,
nor is the mind less injured. Early appli-
cation week.-mrs. the faculties, and often fixes
in the mind an aversion to books, which
continues for life 1t is und 'Gbtcdly the
duty of parents to instruct their children
at least till they are of an age proper to
take care of themselves. This would tend
much to confirm the ties Of parental
tenderness aud filial affection, of the want
of which there are at present So many de-
plorable instances.
Blu. suppose tho way to make children
scholars was to send them to school early.
it certainly ought not to be done at the ex-
pense of the constitution. Our ancestors,
who seldom went to school very young,
were not less learned than we. But we
imagine the boys education will be quite
married unless he be carried to school IA his
nurses arms. No wonder if such hot-bed
plants seldom become either scholars or
men. Not only the confinement of chill
dren in public schools, but their number
often proves hurtful. Children are much
injured by being kept in crowds within
doors their breathing not only renders the
place unwholesome, but if any one of them
happens to be diseased the rest catch the
| infection.
But, if ashton must prevail, and infants
are to be sent to school, we would recon-
mend it to teachers, as they value the in
terests of society, not to confne them too
long at a time, but allow them to run about
and play at such diversions as may promote
their growth and strengthen their constitu-
ton. Were boys, instead of being whipped
for stealing an hour to run, ride, swim, OF
the like, encouraged to employ proper part
of their time in these manly and useful cx-
ercses, it would have many excellent eff
| fects.-S0uthern CultiDdt0r.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

COLUMBIA NARKET.--Cotton 6 ID
10 1-2; Corn 90 to 62 cts. per Lushel
Peas Is Gets; Oats SIS; Flour IS so to S.
rs per bushel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05
CHANG AND ENG.-The Siamese twins

CHANG AND ENG.-The Siamese twins
were taken down to Louisville, the other
day, to be shown there. The Snowman
who had charge Of them gave the conductor
but one ticket for the two. The conductor
demanded two tickets, as they were two
persons. lie replied that they never yet
had bought more than one. Conductor
must have another-Said the Snowman, 81
bought the ticket for Eng. Chang can take
care of himself; you can put him off the ears. p"
AS Chang could not 60 off without Eng,
whose ticket paid for, the conductor
submitted with as good grace as he could.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

THE CASE OF Mrs. GAINEs.-The New
Orleans Picayune says that some new and
unexpected evidence has been adduced by
that indomitable woman, Mrs. Myra Clark
Gaines, in her famous case. She brings
forward various witnesses engravers, writing
masters and other experts, to show that the
signature of her father Daniel Clark, affixed
to various documents, is forgery. An
interesting point in this connection is the
testimony to the effect that these signatu' es
were executed with steel pen; whereas it
is we'll known that, at the timeof their date,
1871, steel pens were not then in Use.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

fit should be borne in mind that the fol-
loving are wholesale prices mostly. We
endcayor 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, 1858-01-05

t-g1 1t is not often that we have to COM
plain about the mails in this part of the
State; the Postmasters we have found
prompt and attentive, but some of the mail
carriers have been very negligent. Our
papers for the Post offices between this
place and Monroe, that left here Wednes-
day morning, were brought back Thursday
night. the stage driver neglecting to go by
the Offices. Thus our numerous subScri-
bers at Providence, Hemphill's, Sharon
and Fulwooo's will learn the reason why
the democrat did not reach them at
the regular time. This is really provo
king. We nerer fail to have the papers
mailed here in time. but what can do
when the driver neglects to deliver the
mail Will the contractors please notice
this matter.
Our subscribers at Dallas, and between
this place and that, whenever the paper
fails to reach them, may put the blame on
the mail rider, for we know that he neglects
his duty. If the rider will hereafter be
more prompt in delivering the mail, we as
sure him that we will love him much better,
and thank him besides.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

- The Editor of the Richmond Exam
liner writes from Washington that the ap-
pointment of the standing committees by
Speaker Orr has not given general salts
faction to the members. especially to those
of the South. In trying to avoid all cause
of complaint, he is accused of leaning a
little too far to the opposite side.
The Richmond South also complains that
Mr. Douglas should have been made chair
man of the COMMITTEE on Territories in the
Senate, after bis open opposition to the
policy of the Administration in regard to
kansas. The South " reads Mr. Douglas
out of the democratic party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-05

II We have received long advertise
ment of the New York Ledger, with a re-
quest TO publish it for 50. We notify
those whom it may concern that we would
not publish it for four times three. We
have a regular price for advertising, and
do not deviate from it for our home Gus
toners, and certainly will not for persons
year, SO; for six months, Sc; for three
months, 81; for one insertion, 81, and %
cents for each subsequent insertion. A
deduction made for those who insert longer
advertisements by the year