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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
GAS WORKS.

The subscribers respectfully inform the pnblc that
they prepared to erect Gas Works for lighting cities
towns, villages, colleges and large hotels. They have
erected works in Charlotte and Raleigh, n. C., which
have given entire satisfaction the citizens Of those
places. As to qualifications ability and promptness in
fulfilling entered into by them, they refer
the following gentlemen:
James H. Carson President of Charlotte Gas Work
pany, Charlotte, y. c.
VIM. Johnston, President Of Charlotte Railroad
company Charlotte, N. c.
DR. Thos Hogg President of Raleigh Gas Association,
Raleigh, c.
Col G II Young, Waverly, Mississippi.
Story, President of Gas Works, Little Falls, Y.
= 7 Story, Supt. Gas Works Watertown, Ny.
W Schooner Co, 221 Pearl street, New York.
For further information, address the undersigned at
Raleigh, y. c. -
WAREHOUSE L BOWES.
September IL, 1853.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
State of N. Carolina, Cabarrus County,
In Equity.

In Equity.
Hugh McAuley, Andrew Bell and S. E. Rankin, Ex'rs
of W. W. Rankin, deceased VS.. William Ross, l.. b.
Krimminger, Adn'rs of Samuel Ross, deceased and
R. W. Allison C NJ E.
1t appearing that VIM. Ross, of the defendants in
this case is inhabitant of this State it is there
fore ordered that publication be made for six weeks in
the Western Democrat, paper published in the town
of Charlotte, notifying the said VIM. Ross to be and ap
pear at the next Court of Equity, to be held for the
county of Cabarrus at the Court House in Concord
the 18th Monday after the 4h Monday in August A. D.
1855 then and there to the plaintiffs, judg-
ment viii be taken pro confesso to him.
Witness, R. W. Allison, Clerk and Master in Equity
for Cabarrus county the 18th Monday after the 4th
day in February, a. D. Is5s-this 18th Sept, 1858.
r. ". ALLISON, {. &N.E.
27-6t IPr. adv So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
THE SLAVE TRADE QUESTION.

A letter of ex-Gov. Adams, of South Carolina,
has recently been published setting forth his views
in favor of re-opening the slave trade. South
Carolina has within her borders many able advo-
Gates of the measure and should the necessity
ever arise for the South to adopt such an extreme
policy either in this any other respect, have
no doubt the Pamettos will be found "with torch
and trumpet fast arrayed,' and like the gallant
band of Spartans at the pass of Thermopale, ready
to strike for and achieve victory be sacrificed.
But we introduce the subject for the purpose Of
noticing an able article and very plausible argu-
ment, in a recent number of the Charleston Mer-
curry, against the constitutonalty of the law de-
claring the African slave trade piracy The
point of the article is to show that the officers and
crew of the Echo, which were captured while con-
veying slaves from Africa to Cuba cannot be just
ly convicted and deprived of life for the violation
of an unconstitutional law. The power to make
this law is derived from that clause of the Const
tuition which says, Congress shall have power
to regulate commerce scHh foreign nations, and
among the several States, and with the Indian
tribes" The Mercury contends that the power
to regulate commerce ''uih' foreign nations, does
not carry with it the power to regulate commerce
'|among" foreign nations; and, to elucidate its
views, it says
sSuppose that Congress, conceving the opium trade
between India and China to be abomrable poison
ing nation by another, should pass law that
any citizen of the United States who shall be detected
carving on shall be guilty ofpiracyand be hanged
would the law be constitutional? Or. suppose, IN
Difference to the opinions of vast portion of our
Northern people, Congress should Declare they have
declared that all sprituous liquors are ''the fire Of
hell" and that should any American citizens be de-
tected in carrying brandy from France to England or
Spain they shall suffer deathwOuld this be regua
ton of commerce acuh foreign nations? Would II not
be an interference with trade among foreign nations
AS unconstitutional as it would be impertinent?'
The Mercury thinks that if the African slave
trade is piracy, then the buying and selling of
slaves in the South is equally So and in fact, it
seems that Congress would have the same power
to regulate the traffic among the States that it has
to regulate it among nations. But the Mercury
says:
s.If such law is constitutional, then the constItu-
ton laws the whole South under black cloud OF deep
damning moral Reproduction. We are 10th to believe
that our fathers either intended to leave or did
leave US such inheritance of shame and dishonor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

THE CoMET.-This erratic body is now visible
in the NortbEest, about $50 above the horizon,
at u o'clock in the evening, and at 4 o'clock
in the morning. 1t is supposed to be the same
comet which appeared in l764 and 1927, and is
now one hundred and forty millions ef miles from
the earth. The idea which many persons enter
tain of comets being frey bodies, and of their
producing heat, is not only unquestionably
Gus, but really absurd. That they are light and
extremely vapory in their physical formation, is
clearly established by the fact that they exert
power of attraction upon the planets, or at least
not enough to cause the slightest perturbation in
their regular orbits; and, also, that stars may be
seen through their tails, which supposed to be
simply an elongation of the envelope which sur
rounds the nucleus, or head. 1t has been CON-
puted-by Newton We think-that if the tail of
the largest comet known was compressed within
the space of cubic inch it would not be as dense
as atmospheric air. AS to the hypothesis of our
ponderous globe being destroyed by one of these
bodies, it is not as reasonable to suppose that
thin cloud could pass through the water of the sea-
for it is impossible for such vapory bodies to move
in dense atmosphere like ours, or indeed in any
other except the extremely ETHEREAL substance
which fills immensely of space So, then, as We
out OF danger Of being struck or burned, We
say let her roll
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

The NEWSPAPER BUSNESS.-A friend remarked to us
the other day that we ought to have daily or tri-
weekly paper in Charlotte. We told him that we found
It the hardest sort of work to make weekly pay and
collect what made in that way and if we had daily
or tri-weeky we don't know what we should do. We
work l6 hours in d now and certainly shall never
undertake to work the whole "a, unless there was a
prospect Of making fortune very soon which we know
can't be done by printing daily papers in small towns
The fact is there is half enough of local patronage
al put together to sustain daily triwceky either
In Charlotte. Towns with three times the population
o. this place barely support anything above weekly
paper, and great many don't support weekly suf-
Hcenty to make it profitable. We manage to get along
very well with weekly paper but we know that one
printed Ofener would not begin to pay expenses.
From the number of new papers starting up all over
Tue country is plain that people generally have very
erroneous ideas about the business. They think that
With few hundred subscribers paper may be started
and made profitable but they don't remember that
s greater portion of the subscriptions are not paid
uuder two three years, and many never. Conse-
enty 1t requires capital and great deal of energy to
put Inc business firm foundation and to pay ex-
nses until patrons pay neglect of this truth is the
JASON why we hear of many papers being started and
dying out after year Or two of feeble existence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
TO THE LADIES.

MRS. f. J. PRATHER, MLIHer, Nantua-IdkST and
Diest is prepared do all kinds Of work connect
ed with The a-making Business in the latest and
best style. Having been engaged in the business for
number of years at the North trial is all that is asked
0 entire satisfaction.
Cutting and fitting by measurement Models for sale.
She is also prepared to make trim and bleach Bonnes.
la Fashions received monthly. Room at the resi-
dence Of Mr Jameson opposite the Presbyterian church
Charlotte, Sept II, 1853.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

PHILIP S. WHITE IN A New CHARACTER.-We
notice that Philip s. White, to whom the temperance
men of this State gave some FIVE thousand dollars
year for repeating the same harangue at different
points, has appeared in new character as of
the orators of Ratification Meeting of the People
Party of Philadelp bia-this "Peoples Party" being
a new name for the nti-Democratic fusion, of
which Black Republicanism is the main element.
Wonder if this new dodge will pay the immaculate
Philip as we'll as the Temperance lccturing did,
Wiiminqton Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

FOREIGN NEws.-The latest news from Europe
is to the 4th. In Liverpool all qualities of Cotton
had slightly declined-the market closing quiet
and steady.
The details of the American treaty with China
have been received
The Treaty embraces a stipulation securing the
good Offices OF the United States in of difficulties
with other powers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
WHAT'S IN A NAME -?

Had the immortal bard of Avon lived in our
day he certainly would never have asked the ques
ton for it does seem that into the single name
Of "Oppostion" to Democracy, there is crowded
of the hitherto unmixable fragments Of politi
cal creation than could possibly be packed into
half dozen other words. 1t seems also to be an
attractive body, which gathers the loose matter Of
the political universe, and starts it revolving about
its own common centre. There We see bodies
differently shaped, revolving in different orbits
some describing regular circle, others an eccen-
tric, and still others running about loose. Every
month or two serves to bring up upon the political
horizon some hitherto unknown body, distinguish
ed as belonging to the "opposition" by the pecu-
liar appearance and uncommon length Ct its tail :;
all have at least one tail-some have two, others
have one tail and no head and still others which
are all tail, without body head But the
old Democracy rolls i'll her unmoved and i'm
movable course; and about November, 1860, will,
in pursuing her ancient orbit strike this mushroom
system and scatter its fragments to the remote
corners of the unverse! So mote it be.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

CHINA IIALL.--The establishment of James
llarty & Co, devoted exclusively to the china,
crockery and glass ware business, is an ornament
to the and credtabe to the taste Of Mr. lIarty
There is no necessity now for ordering articles in
that line from Columbia or Charleston. They have
variety of stvlcS-setts of china and crockcry
ranging in price from few dollars to $3.50.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
Land and Negroes for Sale.

| have three or four Likely Negroes which desire
to sell at private sae-one Man and two Women
of the women has child about nine months old They
are valuable as house servants field Municipalities
good
Also 700 Acres of Land lying the waters OF Clear
Creek in Mecklenburg county. This land is improved
and in good condition. For further particulars call
me in person or address me at Clear Greek P. O.
J. NJ. W. FLOW.
Sept. 81 1853. 27-4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

The subscriber, Administrator of VIM Walker,
decd will sell on the 18th of October, the late resi-
denee of the said Walker all the pershable property
belonging to his estate. consisting of Stock of Cattle
(among them some good mileh cows Horses, Mules,
sheep Hogs &c Also a quanty of Corn, Wheat, Hay
and Fodder; Wagon and gear, one Buggy, Farming
Utensils, Blacksmith Tools, &c. &c. TERMS made
known day of sale.
T. B. MCKEE, Admir-.
Sept 81, 1888. 27-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

DUEL. NEAR RICHMoND.-A duel came off at
the Fairfield Race Course near Richmond, on the
morning of the 18th. The Hon. Sherrard Glenn
ems. member of Congress from the Wheeling (Fa)
District, and o. Jennings Wise, Esq, one OF the
Editors of the Richmond Enquirer, were the prin-
cinals Three shots exchanged, Mr. Clemens
receiving severe wound at the third fire, which
it is feared has fractured his thigh bone.-Ptsrs-
burg Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
REMARKS.

COLUMBIA Sept. 18-The demand for cotton still
continues active and good, and all that offered
freely taken at IL and cents, according quality
CHARLESTON, Sept. ls.-TEe receipts of cotton for
the week foot up 1884 bales and the sales in the
time have been limited to 453 bales at 81 TO l2
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

On Wednesday night last they had the equinoc-
tal gale in the eastern part of the State in fine
style Up here it has not given Us passing whis-
tie. For the past week the weather has been de-
lghtlul, cool and bracng.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

WORTH KNowING--A correspondent of the
Providence Journal says that in 80 cases out
out of every hundred, cranbcrries applied a
poultce will ehectually cure the erysipelas. There
is not an instance known where it has failed to eff
feet if faithfully applied before the sufferer
in dying state. Two or three applications
generally do the work.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
SOUTHERN PoMoLoG1cAL SOCIETY

We call attention to the following resolutions
,ossed at a meeting of citizens of Charlotte, and
which have been handed to us for publication
Tho formation of an association for promoting and
,couracing the culture of fruit is an object worth
tho attention Of ALL but especially the aercui-
+uralist large amount might be made BY rails
inc rood fruit, and at very little extra trouble As
i has been proposed elsewhere to hold conven-
ton in this town for the purpose of forming a
Southern Pathological Society, these resolutions
were passed in response to said proposition, and
# orr friends abroad will meet on the occasion de-
sicnated We assure them that they will have the
hearty cooperation of the citizens of this section
Ne hope the towns and country along the Char
Iorc and s c. Railroad will be represented, and
also those in our own State from here to Whining
ton as we'll as all others interested in the matter
Here are the resolutions:
Whereas we have noticed in the Columbia papers
= rropositiOn to form a Southern Pomolorical So
cietr. and a suggestion that meeting for that
,urnose be held in Charlotte, " c., at suitable
time during the present autumn, therefore
Resolved, That we cordially approve of this i'm
rortant move towards the promotion Of an interest
heretofore neglected and totally unapprecated in
the South and that we will heartily cooperate
with the friends of the enterprise throughout the
South in the formation Of Society to develope its
utility and to mature the cultivation of Fruits
Resolved, That the almost spontaneous growth
the Fruits raised throughout the South is a de-
moi.>traton of the practcability of their produc-
ton and clearly shows that attention and cultva-
lion is all that is needed to render them an impor-
tn addition to our agricultural and planting in
tcrc>t
Resolved That we suggest Thursday the fourth
day Of November as the time for meeting in the
town of Charlotte for the purpose of organizing a
Southern Pathological Society, Git being the first
day Of the annual meeting of the Mecklenburg
Agricultural Society," and that invite the friends
ofthi> nctest generally to meet with us
Resolved, That these resolutions be published
in the papers of this town, and that other papers
friendly to the enterprise requested to copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

Late from Salt Lahe-OLd Brigham in Danger.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 16.-The Salt Lake Mail to
the 2Uth ult., has been received at st. Jtseph's
The Mormons continue to return from the South
Brigham Young keeps concealed, fearing vengeance
from his people, who much exasperated at
his numerous frauds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
Wilmington, Charlotte g. Rutherford
Railroad Company.

The regular Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
company will be held in the Town ofWilmngtOn on
Thursday the l4th day of October next.
II. w. GuION President.
September IA, 1853 2J-It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

re- We see nothing in the Wing Of last week
in regard to the late election in this county that
requires further reply. That paper has made no
points which have not already been refuted, and
it is not worth while to go the same ground
again, as the object had in view in first abiding
to the matter has long since been accomplished
The Wing asks us if we approve of Clingman s
letter, written about two years ago. At the time
that letter was published we gave our views about
it, and we think we have once before answered this
identical question for the benefit ofthe Wing we
might refer to the views then expressed, but as
we always desire to be accommodating We again
saw that we do endorse that letter, and We see no
reason why every southern man could not consls-
tently do the same thing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

Rzg- The question now is, what is the matter
with the Telegraph Cable across the ocean! No
Messages have been received over it for some weeks
and it is supposed that the cable won't work or has
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

"At the residence of the brides father is gett-
ing to be common phrase in marriage notices we
perceive. Is it used because there are SO many
runaway matches that it is necessary to let it be
known particularly that the girl behaved herself by
staying at home to get married Not long since
marriage was published which commenced by
saying in the woods" on such day; since then
they are having them to begin with at the resi-
denoe of the brides father"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Trustee Sale at LinCOlntOn, NC.

By virtue ola Deed in Trust to me executed by Jacob
A. Ramsour, will offer at public sale all that yalHa-
BILE and well improved PLANTATION living both
sides of Carks creek containing about $50 Acres adj
joining the lands of James A. Caldwell John +. Phfer
and others, about miles from Lincolnton Between
and three hundred of said valuable
bottom Lands-a considerable part of which is excel
lent meadow. Said tract is well wooded and watered
1t will be sold in three several lots all together,
purchasers may desire.
Also, hree-fourths the whole Of Laurel Hill Cot
Factory, situated about half mile from Lincoln
the South Fork of the Catawba River together
with about 30 of Land. Said Factory is well
furnished with first rate machinery.
Also, that large and valuable Brick Dwelling and
Store in Lincolnton occupied by Mr. Jacob Ram
Said Store is within few yards of the Court
House. and is of the best stands for business in the
town.
Also four Lots, Nos Is, Is. II and IT, in the north
west square of said town.
Also, either the whole undivided half Of five
Also first rate Horse Power and Thresher together
with some other articles of personal property
EeIg" The sale will take place at Lncolnton the
SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER next. Sale
positive.
Terms Of Sale: One third cash On the remaining
two-thirds credit of one year will be given, with in
terest from date Bond and security required.
Persons desiring examine any all Of said pro-
pery, may call Mr. Jacob Ramsour the subscri-
Der at Lncolnton.
l.. e. THOMPSON Trustee.
September TO- 1853 2T-7t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

by The North Carolina Argus has been re-
started at Wadesboro, n. c., the establishment hay
ing been removed to that place from Fayetteville.
1t is published by Fenton 4 barley, and is to be
edited by c. W. Fenton, Dr. \. Myers and others.
Anti-democratic in politics,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

nsg- Some writer has recommended Hon. Ed
ward Everett for President and Hon. John A.
Gilmer of this State, for Vice President, for the
camnaign of 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

In Upton county Tennessee, the 1th August, Mrs
Lizzie r Sttt, wife of James L. Stt aged 26 years
months and days. She leaves husband, ana little
son p yrs DID, to mourn their loss.
In Washington, Conn, Mrs Phoebe Mitchell, aged 90
years, mother of the late Prof Mitchell of this State
Suddenly, in York District, on the 18th, Dr. Samuel
Wright, in the 55th year of his age.
In York District, the i4th instant, Charles Isaiah
son of DR. c Clawson, aged 5 months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

YELLOW FEvER.-Thc number of deaths in
New Orleans from yellow fever up to the present
time, is very near two thousand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

THE STEAM FLoURING Mill in this place is
doing a heavy business running day and
night and grinding about seven hundred bushels
Of Wheat every a hours, besides a large amount
of Corn. Wheat has been coming in freely and
the stock in the Mill at present amounts to about
10000 bushels, besides several hundred bushels
stored elsewhere, but the mill will turn it into
Flour, and make room for more. y large guam
tty Of the Flour is sold in the eastern part of this
State where, we learn, it is considered superior
article. Also, the shipments to Charleston are
large. The proprietors of the Mill gentlemen
of great energy and giving it their personal
supervision. Those who send Wheat here for sale
or want to purchase Flour, may rest assured that
Justice will be done them.
\ few days ago we received letter from Baker
in Newbern stating that he had just used some of
the Flour made in Mecklenbmg county and that
he found it of such fine quality that he was
dcsrous of procuring his supplies in this direction
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
Dissolution.
COMMON SCHOOL NOTICE.

At meeting of the Board of Superintendent of
Common Schools held for the purpose of considering
the advantages Of redistricng the County into Com
School Districts, there decision Of the mat
District hold meeting and be represented by ONE
VOTE at meeting to he held at the Court House Ia
Charlotte, on the FOURTH MONDAY in this month
when majority of votes either for against re-ds
tricting shall decide the question.
J. p. ROSS, c. B. s. c. 8.
Sept. II, 1855 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21

Negro Girl for Sale, 8 or 10 years
old.
WANTED TO HIRE, nurse, about Is yrs old.
Sept 81 Apply at this Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-21
4 Battle ptM the indians.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15-Advices from New Mexico,
upto the 23d ut, state that battle had undoubtedly
taken place between the troops in Major Brooks
command and the Navajo Indians. Major Brooks
had made an incursion into the Indians region on
purpose to destroy their fields in consequence of the
murder of negro.
Our DEMANDS AGAINST PARAGUAY.-It is
stated that Judge Bowlin, our Minister to
Paraguay, will be instructed to demand-frst, an
explanation and ample apology for the indignity
offered to our flag. Second, full indemnity to the
South American Navigation Company for all losses
sustained by them; and, third, ratification of the
treaty formerly negotiated by Messrs Shenck and
Pcndleton Upon the refusal of either one of
these demands Commodore Shubrick will be called
upon to enforce them.