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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
THE COUNTY CANVASS.

raro VAS more electioneering last week IN regard
~ county election than we ever saw or heard of
nv similar occasion. The most strenuous eff
49,. have been made to defeat the regular candi-
49, far the Legislature. Every combination that
1.-The formed has been formed and every element
,:b # * possible to exercise, has been brought
boar against the nominees of the Convention
Ven who have heretofore protested and advocated
,,.r. Numerically opposed to one another have
,;.,J heart and hand to defeat the convention
rtr and secure the election of DIR. Pritchard over
;,bcr Hutchinson or Wallace.
We confess that we were not prepared to see
,orb combinations to defeat the party as have been
er,ed, or we would have contended against it
from the day the county convention was held.
What may be the result ofthe extraordinary efforts
,ftbe opposition We are now unable to say, but we
Ill entertain the belief that the democratic party
,tNccklenburg is not going to suffer itself to be
ifated to satisfy the ambitious desires of any one
Even we're it possible for the Independent candi-
at, to succeed, the triumph would be temporary;
Victories achieved in that way not lasting and
cannot be repeated. For our part we had rather
IRE and die in minority than to gain ascendancy
at the sacrifice Of consistency and past professions
We do not presume that anything we can now
Sv will change the result, but we claim the right
to call upon democrats to stand by their nominees
When the democratic party was in almost hope
l>s minority we battled for it against triumphant
cHcmy-in its prosperity we have stood side by
e with its oldest warriors, and to-day still finds
IL Standing up for its organization and representa-
;ircs. Therefore have the right to call upon
ar brother democrats to sink personal feelings and
Preferences below principle, and on Thursday next
i've Davidson for the Senate, and Hutchinson and
Wallace for the Commons, handsome majorities
Who cares if one man is more clever than another;
that has nothing at all to do with the question at
i>ar; who is entitled to the support of the demo-
cratic party is the question. We claim this sup
Iort for Hutchinson and Wallace not because they
arc better democrats than many others, or because
hey have done more for the party (althOugh they
have done just as much as those who now oppose
then,) but because the democratic party, in fair
y constituted convention composed of some of the
most worthy. Intelligent and honorable men i'm the
county, decided that it WAS best to ask the SuffIagcs
Of the people for the gentlemen nominated Is
there anything unfair in that?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
LAYING THE CORNERSTONE

On Thursday last the cornerstone of the y. G.
Military Institute was laid, in the presence of
quite a large assemblage of ladies and gentlemen
The ceremonies were conducted BY the Masonic
Fraternity, who were out in full force; as were
also the Hornets Nest Rihemen. Deputy Grand
Master l.. S. Williams, acting as Grand Master,
led III the services, assisted by J. L. Alexander as
ID. G. Master, Gen. w. J. Hoke as c. s. W, and
RObt. Whitley as G. j. w. The Masons deposit
ed in the stone list of the officers of the Grand
Lodge, Of the Grand Officers officiating officers
and members Of Phalanx Lodge No. 81, Bylaws
Of said Lodge, and proceedings of Grand Lodge of
1857. The President of the Company deposited
copies of the n. G Wing and Western Democrat:
list of the names of subscribers to the stock of
the company, with the amounts subscribed; a copy
Of the proceedings of the first meeting of the COM
pany, containing byelaws and election of Directors;
and copy Of the proceedings of the first meeting
of the Board with names of officers elected
Gov Graham and Victor c. Barrnger Esq made
speeches. We conld hear and see but very little;
but one ausion by Mr. Barringer struck us as being
out of place and improper. lie contending
that schools had done more for the State than in
ternal improvements, whcn we understood him to
make the remark that the people were oppressed
by taxation" 1t would be we'll to omit remarks
of that kind ON such occasions and at this time
With this exception, We considered Mr. Barringers
speech very appropriate and we'll delivered.
Workmen now busily engaged in putting up
the building, and we learn that the prospects for
the success of the undertaking are hattcring I'm
der the energetic management of the President of
the company, the friends of the institution may
expect an early commencement of exercises.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
THE CONVENTION.

Three or four weeks ago We explained the action
fifth" Nccklcnburg county democratic convention
and showed that everything was fairly transacted
anl no unfair influences exercised or undetermined
mca<IrcS taken to secure the success or defeat of
any one for the nomination. At the same time we
Stated that if it could be shown that the convention
SaS al unfair one, that any man had been treat
H with injustice, our columns were open for that
lHr"Se. No one has replied, and we take it for
;Fantcd that one is able to sustain an accusation
against the Convention. Now We ask democrats
What objection they have to it? Can they give 4
-.'' reason for refusing to support its nominees?
Have not williamson Wallace and James NJ
hUtcilI>on always been consistent democrats? 1t
true they have not been noisy politicians-they
nave been willing ito think and let think ''-nevcr
'eIcSS they have stood firm without displaying any
bitterness of feeling, rightly believing that more
'dId be accomplished for their party by mild,
ITI'a'Sht-torward course, than by harshness and
clustering
We have no idea of falling out with anybody
eca'sc they do not feel disposed to think and see
ave dove leave it for others to get angry first
" "oeS appear strange to sec men pursuing
"'F>e without any good reason for it, If demo-
"'s VIII reflect seriously on the matter we cannot
''' believe that they will feel convinced that their
tEo>itlon to the nominees is wrong, and many
@"' nave automatically committed themselves i'll
@'OF Of the independent candidate, will see the
t'Pfety of changing their mind and aid in swell
~ Inc majority of the regular candidates.
"elember democrats, remember everybody, that
"Hered the use of our columns three weeks ago
- TIE exposure of the unfairness of the conven-
r'"' No one has been able to sustain single
&c against it. We have taken no undue adj
''age OF our position to secure the success of the
u'neeS-we were anxious that the matter should
: discussed fairly, and instead of privately charg-
Tue convention with corruption, we invited a
'0'e charge and the evidence to sustain 1t. We
,t'S'' no one has been able or willing to accept
VHer And now we leave it to the conscience
many democrats to say if they have not been
-,sFed by the opposition in their efforts to de-
''' The nominees
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
THE CATTLE DISEASE.

The disease among cattle called ''muran, "sore
tongue or 'tblack tongue and which has pre-
vailed nore less throug hout the southern States
has made its appearance in this town. We have
heard Of several mich cows having it.
Various remedies are recommended cures.
1t is said that spirits turpentine has proved eec
tual in Georgia. The Darlington (S.C.) Flag add
vses the following: Take one tablespoonful of
wagon tar of salt, of soft SOAP teaspoon
full of copperas, piece of assafotida about the size
ola peach seed-put bride bit wrapped two
or three times round with thick cotton cloth with
the composition in it, tied we'll at each end to keep
it on the bit, and renew twice every other day.
Whether or not the disease is infectious has not
yet been established. The use of beef, milk and
butter has been discontinued in many places. We
do not believe that the disease affects either enough
to poison those who these articles The Sa-
vannah Republican says man who was washing
out the mouths of some cattle, got some of the
saliva in a cut place on his hand, which acted like
poison, and his recovery is considered doubtful.
The same paper also states that the buzzards are
dying in consequence of eating the carcasses of
cattle which die of the disease
A gentleman who had IL or ID cases or the dis
ease cured them all by the following remedy: Use
strong solution of copperas water, alum and salt
petre, by washing out the mouth twice day, and
drench with salt and water, rubbing powdered alum
iii the mouth. Five or six applications produced
cure. The same gentleman says CATER the cat
tie pass the founder stage, with which they are
first taken, you can't tell whether they have the
disease not, unless you examine the mouth.
They fall away daily, as they can't eat anything.
The tongue and gums become dreadfully swollen,
and turn black. When they get in this situation,
the best plan would be to knock them in the head,
dig hole and bury them"
We would not use the milk from a COW if we
knew she was diseased in the manner stated, but
we think we have done so without knowing it at
the time.
We have heard it said that physician who dis
sected some years ago which died with a
similar disease, lost his life by having his hands in
mersed in the blood and flesh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
For the Hestera DemocrGt.
CONSISTENCY

Mr.. EDITOR: I suppose there win be ne more
humbugging noise about "wet and dry tickets !"
in this town hereafter, seeing that the lamb and
the wolf have embraced each other. | have al
ways been temperance man, but when L see
those who have heretofore professed to be temper
ance men, (arith some enceotions,) and who have
made a great deal of noise about the matter, now
acting hand in hand with those they have hereto
fore denounced anti-temperanee nen, for the
purpose of defeating of the democratic aoni-
nees, l feel inclined to think that consistency is,
indeed, jewel. The future will reveal what
effect such alliances have. / have never felt dis
posed to condemn man because he chose to take
drink ofliquor, believing that he was far more
consistent than those who talked one way and acted
another. But the world will wag on no matter
who is elected, and consistency will still cry for
help with but few to answer BLUE-EYE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

his consent-that he wants no one to vote for him,
and that he supports the regular ticket throughout
Mr. Davidson represented the county last session
in the Commons, and made faithful representa-
tive. This year he is candidate for the Senate,
and is entitled to the support of the democratic
party.
While on this subject might as well correct
another erroneous report. 1t has been stated that
VIM +. Phifer, Esq, the President of the county
convention, is going to vote for the independent
candidate. This is not so. Mr. Phifcr supports
the nominees, and has so declared from the first
He did not authorize us to make this announce
mcnt, but we do so because it is proper that his
position should be known after presiding at the
convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

Bszs~ The Richmond Enquirer last fall pretend
ed to be seriously alarmed about the course Sena-
tor Hunter Of Virg mia, might pursue in regard to
sustaining the Administration of President Buch-
anaa Its columns teen!ed week after week with
nterrogatories for Mr. Hunter, and threats were
made that unless he pledged his support to the
administration he should have opposition before
the Legislature. Hunter very properly refused 70
answer the unnecessary questions of the Enquirer,
and that paper grew furious, and person out of
the State, seeing other paper but the Enquirer,
might have thought that Hunters chances for re-
election slim but the election took place and
Mr. Hunter triumphantly reelected. Now
how stands the case? The Enquirer has taken
sides with Douglas and Wise against the Prcs-
dent, while Mr. Hunter has zeaously supported
the Administration from the beginning, against
Wise, Douglas, and the whole batch of presumptu-
politicians Of that stripe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-A friend writes to us
from Davidson College, in this county, fol-
lows:
On Friday evening, 23d ult., the Store and
Dwelling house belonging to W. r. Myers, Esq,
occupied by IL. P. Helper, at Davidson College was
struck by lightning. 1t struck the top of the
chimney, passing down the inside few teet, then
bursting through into the upper story above the
fireplace, ran down to the center, tearing off all
the mantcl-picce, tacings, and part Of the wash
board; then bursting through the hearth, powed
its way through the plastering to the fireplace be-
low-bursting off the mantel- piece and tacngs as
in the room above.
The heat was so intense that it melted the
bricks over which the fluid passed, and set fire to
a paper of English rosin that lay on the mantel-
piece. a large looking-glass was struck and shiv-
cred into enumerable pieces, and the quick silver
melted and scattered over the opposite wall.
There being no one i'll either of the rooms at the
time all escaped unhurt, except from the severe
shock which made several rents i'll different rooms
in the house
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
NEW FEMALE SEMINARY

u the saubrious climate of Western North Carolina
IL surrounded by the most magnificent and pictu-
rescue mountain scenery Astounding with of the
purcSt and most refreshing quality.
7. l.. TROY and wife proposes to open n Female
Seminary at Rocky Springs, Alexander county. y. c.,
the 18th Of July. 1858. in the house formerly known
York Collegiate Institute, which house and premises
have been purchased by Mr. Troy for the purpose of
establishing Female school The place is thought to
be emnentIy adapted for such institution, being in
retired place, yet in the heart of dense population
of honest Industrious aEd Intelligent people, who take
a lively interest in the promotion of Education.
The location is miles West Of Statewide s miles
East of Wikesborough and miles North of Taylors-
Vile Mr. Troy has had 8 10 years experience IN
teaching His wife is graduate of Greensborough
Female College, and has had experience in teach
ing.
No pains will be spared in the instruction and moral
training of scholars placed in their and the kindes
atgent on paid to their wants and necessities.
Board be obtained in the family Of the Principal
at Sc per month, without any extra charges.
Tuition in English Branches from Sc to SI5 per Ses-
sion: Music, Piano Guitar $50; Painting. in Wa
Colors So Worsted Embroidery So; Wax Fruit and
Flowers Sc each; French SO. Other Ornamentals at
reasonable prices
Pupils admitted at any time and charged to the close
of the Session.
For further information address the Principal York
Collegiate Institute Alexander County, n. c.
July 81, 1853. Him
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Female Normal School,
HIGH POINT, n. C..
REV. y. McR. RAY, A. b., PRIscIpAL.

REV. \. McR. RAY, A. b., PRLScIPAL.
THNHTS INSTITUTION is on the y. c. Rail Road
IL - miles West of Greensboro. lis next Session
a Graduate of Normal College and experienced
teacher. The Principal of music has had ten years
experience in teaching it, They have experienced and
efficient Assistants. instruction is given ia aU the
branches taught in the best Female INSTITUTIONS,
Yong Lades Of Hhaited meant credited tor Their
tuition until they teaeh and pay IL.
We have Apparatus, Pianos, &c. We can ac-
commodate I25 boarding pupils, The expenses
less than any other Institution of the character
in the State Board Sc per month, exclusive Of wash
ing and lights English branches SC SI5 per Ses-
sion. Latin and Greek, each 81 so. French, S..
OrnamcntaIs very low. HafofMe ezPeHses required
adranee. Ia WANTED, SITUATIONS SoUrMERS
FEMALE TEACHERS.
For full information address
REV. W. |. LANGDON
July 90, 1853. 1885, Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

Bay~ We not disposed to handy words with
the Greensboro Patriot. 1t knows that we long
since advocated the Danyillc connection, and have
continued do So notwithstanding its little futile,
contemplate effort to turn what we say to Mr. Nc
RAGS advantage. The Danville connection will
benefit Greensboro more than Charlotte, and if the
Patriot chooses to adopt suicidal course to bolster
up ITS distribution candidate for Governor, why we
don't care, only we dislike to see biglitte ''coun-
try papers" taking upon themselves too many airs.
If the Patriots efforts for the Danvile connection
meet with no better success than its opposition to
the President of the n. c. Road and the Banking
system of the State has, it might as well remain
quiet about the matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

FROM CALIFoENIA.-A steamship arrived last
week from California with 81 100000 in gold
Gold is being found in great abundance on Fra
ger River-one miner says he got 800 in one day.
The Californians focking there in great num-
Sers, and the Indians making upon them
for intruding on their hunting ground. Flour was
selling at s13 per barrel at San Francisco Gold
ought to he plenty to enable fellow to live at such
rates for bread. At the new gold diggings on Fra
ger River, -four sells for $50 per Dbl; coffee, sugar,
butter, &c, 81 per pound.
The Oregon State election has resulted in favor
of the whole democratic ticket The Indians in
Oregon becoming very troublesome.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
NJ The Newhem LIGHT Infantry Compar

pSg- The Newbem Light Infantry Company,
which recently visited Charlotte, have passed and
nubIshed resolutions of thanks to the citizens of
the respective towns at which they stopped. We
copy the two following from the series
Resolved, That while indebted to all, we beg leave
IN sneciy as those to whom under the greatest
obligations His Excccncy Gov Bragg Mayor Harrison
and Capt. Tucker, and the officers of the Oak City
Orange Guards of HillSboro-Dr Happoldt of the YER
andah House. Salisbury and entertainers and escort
of the Rowan Military-Messrs Young, Fox. Smith and
Osborne of Charlotte and the officers of the Hornets
Nest Rihemen and the citizens of Concord for hearty
salute.
Resolved That extend the right hand Offellowship
to the military of the West and cordially invite them
to visit us at Ncwbern pedgng ourselves to every
effort to make their visit the East pleasant our
western trip has been.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

In this county the 9th ult., by the Rev E. D.
Junkins, Mr. Jos R. Gillespie Miss Kate, daughter
of j. B. Douglas of Statesvilie.
In this county, the 18th of July, Mr. William II.
Campbell to Miss Jane G. Alexander.
In Davidson county, the 18th ut Mr. C. y. Foster
to Miss Tabtha Eddinger-all Of Thomasville Also,
the 18th ult. Mr. VIM Sink to Miss Alunda Darr.
In Salem, Va, the 10Th ut Col. J. l.. Henry, Of
Asheville, to Miss Mary A. E., daughter of Dr. VIM j.
Alexander.
In Prince Edwards county, Va, the 9th of July
Rufus V. McAdn, counsellor at law, Yancyve, n. C.,
and Miss Mollie Florid Terry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
THE ELECTION.

Next Thursday viii quiet the feelings of the
people Of this State. Somebody will certainly be
disappointed We have sent postage stamps to
several counties requesting early transmission
Of returns in order that readers may be prompt
ly informed of the result, which re hope to give
III next issue.
We hope the democrats of this county will not
forget to vote for Ellis in their contest for men,
bers of the Legislature Let the democracy of
Mecklcnburg, Union Castor, Lincoln, and Cataw-
ba, rally In their old fashioned style and give
their standard-bearer such majorties will prove
that they have lost none of their former zeal in
the good cause.
Our news from every portion of the State is
cheering. We claim fifteen or twenty thousand
majority at least for Ellis, and handsome MAORI
ty in the General Assembly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

In this town. on Sunday morning last, Mrs. Lenora,
wife of MIR MA 4. Cock.
In this town, the Ist inst, very suddenly, Mrs.
Nancy c., wife of Mr. Thos c. Allison
In Chapel Hill, on the 2lst ult, of consumption ar
Joseph B. Lucas, Tutor of the Latin language for sew
eral years in the University.
In Wake county, the 18th ult, Fabus Ii. Perry,
aged 80 years.
At the White Sulphur Springs Va, of paralysis, Col
J. d. Witherspoon, of York District, S. c.
In Greensboro on the 9th ult. Henry 4. Cumming;
in the 22d year of his age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

PACK PEDLARs.-We learn that the town and
surrounding country has been infected with class
of pedlars who carry packs selling dry goods &c.
This, without license is violation oflaw, and we
merely call the attention of the authorities to the
matter and warn persons against purchasing from
that class of dealers if they don't want to be badly
cheated In town they keep on the back streets
and are never seen on the front street.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

ENDoRsEMENTs.-Th Richmond Enquirer says
that there is, probably no State in the Union where
asking and giving security by endorsements is so
common as in Virginia. Security is required for
the merest trfe of purchase at public sale, well
as for larger In some it is but nomi-
nal but generally the responsibility of the endorser
secures the credit; matter what the character of
the principal may be. This is the in this State.
The principal may not be worth shucks, but if the
cndorser is good it is all right. The Banks will
even discount note sometimes when they know
that the principal is on the eve Of bankruptcy,
whether the cndorser knows it or not At the
North the responsibility Of the principal is first
garled. The reason of the difference is that there
the security lodges in of default Of the princ-
pal, while here the security considers himself
bound matter how much rascality the principal
practices, how he manages to evade paying his
own debts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

BsE5" late statistical report OF the Secretary of
the State of New York in relation to the paupers
and Aims Houses of that State, says that during
the past year, 1920 paupers were relieved OR
supported in the State, at cost of 81 1854 1888 90
TO keep pauper, costs at the poor house, on an
ACREAGE, 96i cents per week, or $50 per year.
The report, in giving the causes of pauperism,
credits intemperance with $4,000, idleness 77G3,
unacy 1900, sickness $4,000, INDECENT and desti-
tutc about 100, 900, and illcgtimate children $50
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

LARGE PoTATo.-Dr. VIM. J. Hayes can beat
anything in the potato line that We have seen in
some time. He left at our office Irish potato,
raised in his garden in this town, weighing II
ounces, and measuring Il inches in circumference
the smallest way. Ifany one beat the Doctor
let them speak, " or forever hereafter hold their
peace
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

SALARIES OF New YORK CLERGYMEN-It is
stated that Henry Ward Beecher has yearly
salary of S. 900 and parsonage rent Free and that,
with his literary earnings, his income is $4,000.
e. H. Chaplin has $4,000 per annum, and makes
as much more by lecturing Dr. Bethune has
81 800, but is the possessor of fortune outside of
his professional earnings. DIR. Adams has $4,000
and rich wife DIR. Hawks has $4,000 year and
house. DIR. Taylor of Grace Church has $4,000
and the fine parsonage adjacent TO the church.
Rev. Messrs T ng, Bellows, Osgood, Cheever, and
other leading clergymen receive from $4,000 to
ST. 900 per annum.