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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Position OF Mr. Notwithstanding to the
Yorkville Enquirers report of MIR Boyces recent
speech to his constituents, that gentleman takes
the position that in case of continued agitation of
sectional questions, Kansas or otherwise, or the
seizure of the government by the Black Republi-
cans, he advocates Immediate dissolution of the
Union. But he hopes no such emergency will ever
arisc.-Er. paper.
Some southern politicians have been taking posi-
tons ever since we could remember anything, and
what good has it done? Worse emergencies than
the above have already arisen, and yet the South
submits 1t is foolishness for Mr. Boyee to talk in
that way now, when it is remembered that Kansas
has been rejected from the Union because she ap-
piled with constitution toeratng slavery. Long
ago the South should have said to the North, if
you take another step against rights part for
ever; but instead of that, she has submitted to
outrageous Compromises great deal and
gaining nothing-blustered and fumcd like "a tenn
pest in teapot" with about the same cffect-un-
til the threats about dissolution are now viewed by
northern men as commonplace talk. Can the
South unite and present an unbroken front to the
enemy-When will she do it?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

In this county, the 10th inst by Rev Peter Mich
olson, Mr. James A. Elms Mrs Mavina E. Blankenship
daughter of John Fl. Grier, Esq.
On the 10th inst in Union Dist, Mr. Eli Fulenwider
of Shelby, n Co. to Mrs Mary c. Mcconnell.
In York district the 10th inst, Mr. ] Howe to
Miss Aramintha NJ Quinn.
In the woods, in Orange county, the 10th inst Mr.
Henry Robertson to Miss Martha j. Durham.
In Chester the Gath inst, Capt W. H. Gill to Miss
Margaret Henry.
On the 18th inst, Mr. Turner Barber of Chester Dist
to Miss P. E. Kee of York.
In Richmond county, the 10th inst, Mr. Michael c.
Ellerbe to Miss Mamie W., daughter Of VIM Coving
ton, ESQ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

szg- A Washington correspondent speaking of
the rejection of the Lecompton Constitution by
the frce-soilers of Kansas, says:
Il understand that it is the determination ofthe
President and his Cabinet in view OF the recent
vote in Kansas rejecting the English Compromise
Constitution to adhere strictly to the alternative
presented in the Conference bill, and to oppose
the admission of Kansas as State into the Union
until she shall have the ratio of population limited
BY the Constitution Of the United States. This
course will undoubtedly have the effect of keeping
the South al the Cabinet in close alliance, while
it will inevitably provoke furious contest between
them and the black republicans, led on by Doug
las and Seward Many democrats who voted tor
the English bill, will also be equally ready to vote
for the admission Of Kansas next winter, as tree
State, without regard to the amount Of her popu-
lation. If Kansas asks for admission as free
State during the coming winter, the black rePuO-
licans must be defeated or the South Will have
made prodigious step in the direction of dis
union or submission.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
For the Western Democrat.

Mr. EDITOR: Allow ME to communicate a short
article relating to political meeting held by the
democracy of Union county, on Saturday, 2lst Of
August, at Stephens store, for the purpose of ex-
pressing their qualification at the result of late
Gubernatorial election, and for an interchange of
political feeling among the sterling democracy of
that region. Owing to some misunderstanding,
the assemblage was not unusually large, yet all
seemed intent on enjoying the occasion which had
called them together
The meeting was opened With few appro-
pirate remarks by jeremiah Wentz, Esq, and
then our young friend, David B. Rea, ESQ, of
MeckIenburg, was introduced and entertained the
audience for about an hour with a speech abound
ing in forcible reasoning and persuasive eoquence.
lie depicted in glowing terms the great principles
Of the democratic party, and showed that if it was
destroyed we might bid long farewell to all our
greatness as nation. Everything passed off
quite agreeably to the wishes of the audience, who
felt that it was good for them to be there
The Democracy regret very much the defeat of
their Senatorial candidate in this District. but they
are determined never to give up the ship, but to
fight on until the last vestge Of Federalism and
know -nothingism swept away into the ocean of
oblivion. A UNION DEMOCRAT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

HEALTH OF CuARLoTTE.-While our friends
in the low country, and in Charleston especially
are seeking healthy retreats, we would take occa-
sion to say that Charlotte is as healthy as any
place in the State, the top of the mountains not
excepted. If you want to get fat and be with
clever people, just to Charlotte and occasion
ally ramble around in the country, and you'll live
forever and die happy but in order to enjoy the
latter recreation, you must select time when our
Doctors are out of town. for its notorious fact that
they will not let man die when he desires it,
as was the case with the man that drank prussic
acid. In addition to this We have mineral springs,
ehalybcate water, and sergio molasses enough
to make man forget what he owes. Come along
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT.-The Su-
prcme Court, in session at Morganton, has deci-
ded case of some importance-Tod r. Caldwell,
ct al VS. the Justices of Burke county and the
Western " c. Railroad Co. This was All appli-
cation for an injunction to restrain the Justices OF
burke county from issuing Bonds or evying tax to
raise $50 600 heretofore subscribed by that county
to the capital stock of the W. \. c. Railroad.
Judges Pearson and Battle granted the injunction
after argument by Tod r. Caldwell for the plain
tins and Hon. W. w. Avery and Col. b. S. Gath
er for defendants.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

An AFFAIR OF HoNoR.-We learn that two
young gentlemen, students at Chapel Hill, n G.,
we're to have met in Columbia, Saturday 2lst
inst for the purpose of adjusting difficulty.
Mr. r. G Claiborne, of Danville, Va, accom-
panied by his friends. Messrs Chas. Irving and G.
{. Cabell, arrived Friday last, and awaited the
arrival of the party challenging, who named Column
bia s. c.
information received that the challenging party
would not be in Columbia necessarily put quietus
to further proceedings. Messrs Claiborne, Irving
and Cabell returned last evening to Danville.-
Columbia Guardian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

4 FIGHT THAT WILL BE A FIGHr.-On the 9TH
of September next Rev. W. e. BrownloW, edl-
tor of the Knoxville Tenn Wing, and Rev
Abr,,m Pryne editor Of the Central keformer: an
abolitionist paper published at Mct'raws'llie =
Pb;Iadclnhia, and discuss the question, Ought
American Sla, cry to be perpetuated." This is i,
the text but thew have agreed the discussion shall
take wide range, embracing any and everything
on the General subject We have no knowledge
of Mr.. Pryne, but ii he be man of tact and abll-
tv. there will be rich time at the dlseusslon.-
Brownlow always knows what he is about and is
man hard to be managed. Mr. Pryne Will nave
his hands full. The discussion IS to De con1inueu
until norties are satisfied, and Mr. Brownlow gives
notice tbat he will continue until he is satisfied,
whether his opponent continue with him or not
St Louis Chr. A0eocate,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
State Of North Carolina, CASTOR county

Superior Court Of LdW--ApFtn9 IeTm, I6oo.
Bernard S. Baruc Joseph Mead.
Attachment
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that Jos
Mead resident of this State, so conceals him
self that the ordinary process of law cannot be served
ON him. it is therefore ordered by the Court that pub
be made for six weeks successfully in the Vest
ern Democrat for the said Joseph Mead to appear at
the next term of this to be held for the county
of CASTOR at the Court House in Dallas, the 9th
Monday after the 4th Monday in August, 1883 and
plead answer or demur, judgment pro confesso will
be taken against him. Fsr... zrE7ezg-1aaS
Witness j. g. Lewis Clerk of our said court at office
in Dallas 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in Feb
ruary 1853 and in the SD year of American Indepen
dence. j. ". LEWlcI u 81
Gpr adv S61 24-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
The MOUNTAIN D1srR1cr-Tho.a no,- no.t

The MOUNTAIN DIsrRIcT-Those knov.noth-
ing papers that have been rejoicing over the cleo
ton OF Mr Vance in the 9Th District will see. by
examining the vote for Governor in that District
that they have precious little comfort so far as
politlcal questions are concerned. Ellis has
majority in the District over McRae of one thou
sand one hundred and thirteen rotes. Besides
this' the democrats gained three Commoners in
the District When these facts are taken into con-
sideratlon, and further, that Mr. Vance declared
Willingness to support Mr. Buchanan's Administra-
ton, it appears that our opposition friends have
quite small crumb of comfort. But probably
they think third part of loaf is better than no
bread.
As the Charlotte Wing hates Clingman as bad
as rat hates cat, it can hardly find much conso-
lation in the result Of the election in his District
That letter of Cingmans, written nearly two years
ago, disturbed the equanimity of the Wing so much
that it has not gotten over it yet But it may ban
ish its forebodings, for neither Clingman any
one else desires to hurt it in the least.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
,,C,DrxTALLY SHor-A melancholy acct

,crrpENTALLY SHoT.-A melancholy acct
-, bonpened at the Reid Gold Mine, about ii
Ios from Concord, on Wednesday, the 25th inst.
". 7 T. Cornell, of New York, was found lying
:. his house with the top part of his head shot off
IA double barrel gun across his body. No one
-,s rresent when the accident happened. but it is
.,nnoscd by those who ran to the house at the
,,ort Of the gun that he was in the act of taking
Il, c,n from behind a bedstead, leaning forward
the time, when the hammer caught under the
81; Of the bedstead, dseharging the whole load of
ooe barrel into his forehead just above the eyes
Mr. Cornell was about 25 years old, and had
Ion in this part of the State but three or four
naeks. He brought letter of Introduction to a
Gentleman of this place which gave him good
character. By his intelligence and gentlemanly
derortment while here he had gained the conf
dance and esteem of all who formed his acquaint-
aucc.
We learn that another gentleman came near
Iosre, his life in the same way with the same gun.
He WAS showing how the accident might have hap
,ored when the remaining barrel was discharged
the shot passing but few inches above his head
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
State Of N. Carolina, CASTOR County,

Superior Court Of Equity, FaH Term, 1858
Jacob Costner, ct al vs. Elizabeth Costner, ct al.
0. B.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
James Emore and wife Ann, beyond the Jurisdie-
ton of this Honorable Court and reside in the State
of Texas it is ordered that publication be made in the
Western Democrat for six weeks, notifying the said
James EImore and wife Ann, to come forward, plead,
answer demnr to the said BILL or Judgment pro con-
fesso will be entered against them.
Witness F. NJ. Alternately, Clerk and Master in Equi-
IT, at Office, this 26th day of August. 1858.
24-Gt [pr adv s6.l F. u. ALTERNATELY, c. e.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

BGag" In relation TO the case of poisoning in Ca
barrus county, which VIC noticed last week, we find
the following in the Salisbury Waterman:
Po1soNING.-Mrs. Stafford, young woman of
Mt Pleasant Cabarrus county, was arrested, last
week, on the charge of poisoning her husband; and
on examination, was committed to the Jail of
Cabarrus county Her husband, Mr. Stafford, was
taken sick few days before, and after great deal
Of suffering, died The attending physician, DR..
Rose pronounced it case of poisoning. 1t was IN
evidence that she had bought arsenic short time
previous, and it is known that they did not live
happily together. These facts, with number of
others Of similar nature, make up the proof against
her An old ncgress is implicated. and was also
committed. They were both brought before his
Hon D. F. Caldwell, on Saturday last, on z writ
of haGeas corpu$, and Mrs. Stafford was allowed to
bail in the sum OF $1,000.
The case has caused considerable excitement in
Cabarrus, where it is generally believed the woman
is guilty She had runaway from her parents to
marry Stafford and subsequently run away from
him and returned to her parents; but more subse-
quent still, returned to her husband She refused
to see her husband when dying although repeatedly
called for by him. They have been married years,
She is now about Is years old. They have no
living children. In personal appearance, Mrs
Stafford is said to be quite common.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Rss5" Prof. A NJ. Ship, of the North Carol, ma
University. has been elected President of the Fe-
male College at Columbia, s. c. Prof. Ship is a
Methodist minister, and is probably one OF the best
pulpit orators of the present day. Any person who
hears him preach will desire to hear him again
His sermon in the Presbyterian Church in this
place on last Thanksgiving Day was indeed a bril-
liant effort.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Alamance-J Scales and d Roncy, Denis
Alexander-Burke, Dem.
Anson--J 4 Leak and a J Dargan; Opp.
Ashe-Allen Gentry, DEM
Burke-Tod Caldwell, Opp.
Buncombc-J S T Baird, Dem.
Baden-J Purdie, Opp. ss
Bertie-D Outlaw and Henry, Opp.
Beaufort-Sparrow and Windley, Opp
Brunswick-T Mcares, OPP
Caldwell-T Dula, Dem.
Cabarrus-Burns Opp.
Catawba-Henderson Sheriff., Dem.
Chatham--Moore, DEM, Green and W Taylor, Opp.
Cherokec--Wm Walker Dem.
Craven-J Eryan and II Jones, Denis.
Cumberland and Harnett-W Mel Mckay, G Barbee
and Jas s Harrington Denis.
Chowan-John Badham: Dem.
Columbus--J II Stephens, Dem.
Camdcn--D D Ferebee, Opp.
Carteret-Samue LETTERS, Dem.
Caswell-John Kerr and E Williams Dem.
Currituck-B NJ Baxter, Dem
Cleaveland-A Waters and Dickson, Denis.
Daridson-H Walser and Brummell Opp.
Davie--E Gather Opp.
Duplin-J Stanford and " Ward Dems.
Edgecombe-R Brdgers and Dancy, Denis
Forsythe-F Fries and Masten, Denis.
Franklin--W Green, Dem.
Gaston-Daniel Reagan, Dem. ...
Granvlle-Hargrove, Bullock and Lyon, Denis.
Greene--A Spcght, Dem.
Guillord-J NJ Morehead, D Caldwell and Clapp, Opp
Gates--R Calling, Jr, Dem. ....
Haywood-S l. Love, Dem.
Halifax-William Hill and " Long, Dems.
Hertford-W II Smith Opp.
Hyde--Tilman Farrow, Opp.
Ircdell-A r simonton and B F Gather Opp.
Jackson-T Bryson, Dem.
Jones--W \ Cox, Dem.
Johnslon-W Ii Sanders, Opp, and II Ton,linson, D.
Ienoir-N Whitfield Dem
Observation-Disclosures Costner, Dem.
Madison--John A Fagg, Dem.
Martin-A Moore, Dem
McDowell--A Higgins, Dem.
Mecklenburg-H Prtchard & Williamson Wallace DIS
Moorc-John Shaw, Dem.
Observation-Disclosures, Opp.
Macon-Woodfn Opp.
Nash-G Lewis, Dem.
New Hanover-Robt X Bryan and Geo Moore, Dems.
Northampton--MW Smawood and NJ W Ransom DemS
Onslow--J II Foy, Dem.
Orance-Pride Jones and w Norwood, Denis.
Pasquotank-Morgan, Opp.
Perquimans-N Newly, Opp
Pitt-McCotter and Cox, Opp.
Person-R II Hester, Dem.
Robeson-James Blount and Alex Watson, Denis.
Rocking ham--Thos Settle and l. Simpson, Dcms.
Rowan Flemming and Hail. Denis.
Rutherford-Benj Washburne and Gardner, Denis.
Randolph-Craven and Jesse Thornburg, Opp.
Richmond-O H Dockery, Opp.
Sampson-F Faison and Kirby, Dems.
Surry-R Reeves Dem.
Stokes Hill. Dem
Stany-W 7 Waddill, Opp.
Tvrrell-J Benbury Opp.
Union-T Wilson, Dem.
Wake--G II Faribaut F j fIutchns 4 Haywood, Dis
Warren-D C Hall and d Drake, Denis.
Washington--Jos Norman Dem.
Watauga-Holdsclaw, Dem.
Wavne-W T Dortch and f Thompson, Dems.
Wilkes-A Martin and Eller, Opp.
Yadkin-W Speer, Opp.
Yancey-Thomas Byrd, Dem.
Democrats 82-Oppositon SO. Democratic maj. "A.
At the last session the democratic majority was A.
! Democratic majority joint ballot So; two more
| than last session. .EE ED -..E
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
State of North Carolina, Union county.

Superior Court Of Ldw--SpTtng Term, le53.
Ally Purser vs.. Solomon PGrser.
Petition for Divorce and Alimony.
II appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
Solomon Purser the defendant in this resides be-
yond the limits of this State, and is nhabitant Of
other government therefore it 10 ordered by the
said Court that publication be made in the Western
Democrat paper published in the town Of Charlotte,
successive weeks notifying the defendant that he
be and appear at next Superior Court Of Law 10 be
held for the county of Union at the Court House in kon
roe the tenth Monday after the fourth Monday in
august 1883 then and there to answer the said petit
ton plead demur the case viii DC set Tor hearing
exparte.
Witness VIM H. Simpson, clerk Of our said Court az
Office in Monroe this the 10th Monday after the 9Th
Monday in February and in the SD year Of American
Independence. .s s.ssE.. 80. 49,.
(price adv SCI 23-st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
The FAYrrrEvuILr RA1rnoAD.---A correspon.

dent of the Petersburg Express says:
esThe laying Of the iron on the Western Rail-
road goes on vigorously, and we are enjoying
ride on the rail occasionally, for some seven or
eight miles towards the coal fields on Deep River
The commission appointed by the Hon. Secretary
of the Navy are now on visit to the coal region,
and learn are very much pleased with the various
deposits of minerals which they see, and of their
proximity to water navigation as well as the Rail-
road now in progress Coal, iron, copper, lime
best sort of lumber Of ali kinds abound in the val
ley of Deep River and makes it desirable location
for Government Foundry"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
State Of North Carolina, CASTOR county

State Of North Carolina, GaStOn county.
Superior Court Of Law-Spring Term, 1858.
Lawrence Myers and Philip Pike Joseph Mead.
Attachment
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Jos
Mead is not resident of this State, conceas HIM
self that the ordinary process of law be served
on him. is therefore ordered by the Court that pub
cation be made for six weeks successfully in the West
ern Democrat for the said Joseph Mead to appear at the
next term of this be held for the county of Cas-
ton at the Court House in Dallas the 9th Monday
after the 4th Monday in August and plead,
demur or judgment pro confesso will be taken against
him.
Witness J. G.. Lewis. Clerk of our said court at Office
the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in February and
in the SD year of American independence. 1858.
24-6t (pr adv SGT J. G. LEWIS, G.. S. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

CHARLESTON, August 27.-The brig Echo, of
Baltimore, entered this harbor to-day, with three
hundred Africans on board, She was captured,
FIVE days since, off the North coast of Cuba, by the
United States Brig Dolphin, and was brought into
port bv Lieutenant Bradford.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

The Charlotte Wing says that Mr. Macon voted
against supplies during the War of 1912, and thus
attempts to excuse those who pursued a factious
course in opposition to the Mexican War. 1t is
mistaken about Mr. Macon's votes But if he
did act as the Wing charges, that don't excuse
anybody else for doing wrong
Whenever the Wing gets ready to offer any evil
denee to sustain its assertion that the Mexican
War was the Presidents War, we promise to
prove the contrary. That's fair
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

In this place the cath inst Mary c., infant daugh-
ter of John and c. c. Phelan aged 10 months
In Asheville, the 18th inst, Mrs Evalina G.. Chap
man. wife of Rev. Robert Hett Chapman, aged As
In Iorkville the Oath inst, Miss Amanda Murphy,
aged about II years. ~. 81 8
Near Morganton, the 4th inst in the Gath year Of
her age. Mrs Harriet f. Avery daughter of the late W.
". Irwin. ard wife Of Col. Isaac 7. Avery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
LATEST FROM EUROPE By Telegraph.

LONDON Friday morning, Aug q.
The Chinese Empire is to be open to the trade
of all nations; the Christian Religion is to be al
lowed foreign diplomatic agents are to be admitted
Full indemnity will be made to England and
France, but no mention is made Of America
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

szlg~ Our subscribers in Cabarrus county and
alopa, the line of the n. c. Road, are Informed
that the reason they did not get the Democrat IN
the usual time last week, the mail was not taken
from the Post Office here to the Depot. Such ac-
cideuts don't often occur.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Where did the Greensboro Patriot get its Power
Press Pit does beautiful work We have been think
ing about getting one but of contemporaries
have had such bad luck in that way that have been
afraid to try one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

GOLD-Saml II. Christian, of Montgomery
county, writes to the Salisbury Waterman that
Gold mine recently discovered upon his land
yielded twenty-five pounds of pure gold in 10
days 1t was gathered in pieces weighing from
one to eight and quarter pounds each. No
necessity for any person going to California now
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
sg- 4 correspondent speaking of the visitors

azs~ 4 correspondent speaking of the visitors
at the White Sulphur Springs, Va, says:
women, beautiful and lovely, with incomes of
not less than $1,000 minute, come to this place
to get husbands and in nine cases out of ten, not
only get bitten, but bite the bitter.
Sixty members of Congress, Judges, ex-Judges
and other political dead men, are now here. Many
have starved nearly to death, and of course have
been forced to go somewhere else. Many more
will in time come, but they are of no account,
and after rubbing up for day or two against other
people, are looked upon in the same light, and are
talked about no more"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

CHINESE SUGAR CANE SIRUP.-Dr ii. NJ
jennings of this county, brought us last week a
bottle of Sirup manufactured from the Chinese
Sugar Cane 1t is the first we have seen of this
seasons make and is fine article. From 20
gallons of juice he made 4 gallons of Sirup.
This Cane is undoubtedly great thing. If it
was good for nothing else but to make strip it
weuld be highly valuable to farmers, but we have
been assured by several gentlemen that the cane
is the best food for stock they have ever tried;
fttcning cattle, horses &C., in less time than any
other kind of feed. Certainly the sirup is better
than common molasScs-it tastes so at least-and
friend who has tried it says that cakes made with
it cannot be surpassed by sugar cakes. Success,
then. to the Chinese Sugar Cane culture
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
All Right Again!

have commenced Butchering Beef again, and am
ready and wish to buy Beeves; Mutton and Pork,
the hoof solicit and hope to merit the patronage of
the town. W. A. COOK,
Aug. -, 1853. 23-u Town Butcher,