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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
THE LEGISLATURE.

1t is important that the democratic party should have
majority in the next Legislature. Two United States
Senators to be elected other important offices will
be to fill. Great and extra exertons to be made by
the opposition, headed by Duncan X McRae to get pos
session of the General Assembly. Mr. McRae is not
vassing the State with the expectation of being elected
Governor-Judge Ellis will beat him 10000 votes
but Ire hopes divide the Democratic party in the diff
ferent counties, and slip in dstributioniS here and
whigAmerican there, in order to majority of
both factions united. AS result of this combination
he hopes be of the L. S. Senators. We do not
suppose he cares much who the other is, what
his politics
In view of these things call upon democratic
friends be united Now is the time for all demo-
to stand up to party organization Without or
ganizaton party succeed and TO the fairly
pressed will and preferences of the party all should
weld a cheerful This is the principe-tiS
is democratic. In with other men, we have
our individual preferences but that shall
us from yielding the decisions and wishes of the demo-
cratic party. AS have before remarked, are in
favor giving the hole party voice in its affairs and
whenever the will of majority is ascertained
ready to assent, and ask o public journalist, all
others do
Our object in pennng this article is to
democratic friends against neglecting the county cleo
tion during the present campaign Sec that good and
true democrats brought for the Legislature and
then see to it that they elected Don't pay too
much attention to the efforts of McRae-Judge Ellis will
settle that far the Gubernaoral contest is
conccrnedbut look the elections for the Legislature
and that nothing is lost in that way; while at the
time that Ellis has respectable majority IN
your respective counties
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The proceedings of the democratic county Con-
vention, held in this place the 9th ult., will
be found in another column. 1t will be seen that
VIM. +. Davidson, Esq, was nominated for the
Senate, and Williamson Wallace and James NJ.
Hutchisen, Esq rs, for the Commons.
Mr. Davidson represented the county last session
in the Commons, and faithfully performed his
duties in that branch of the Legislature, being al
WAYS in his seat and ready to look after the
interests of his constituents.
Mr. Wallace and Mr. Hutchinson are we'll known
to friends in the country, and it is unnecessary
for us to say more than that they are firm and
consistent democrats, and will make worthy repre-
sentatiycs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
LECTURES ON EUROPE.

The REV. f. A. MOOD, A. NJ, will deliver course
Of three Lectures at the Court House in Charlotte,
mencing Tuesday evening, Nay Ill., the subject OF
will be appropriated to the erection of the NJ.
Church in this place
The following will be the prices of admission: Single
Ticket SO cents. Ticket for a gentleman and two
ladies' 81. For the Single Ticket ST. for gen.
tleman and two ladies, 81. Tickets be had at the
Book Store of Mr. p j. Lowrie of the subscribers
the door on the nights of the Lecture.
+. J. MEYNARDIE,
CHAS. WILSON,
DAVID KISTLER,
j. NJ SANDERS,
CoM'TEE ARRASG'Ts.
Nav
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
THE CAUSE.

The remarkable changes Of weather that have
taken place during the past few weeks and certain
phenomena said to be connected Herewith, have
probable cause, and also with regard to the I'M
equal distribution of calorc. It is said that the
Gulf Stream has approached fifty miles nearer the
shore, that the currents of the have changed
their direction, and so on. One of our cotempo-
raries then gravely asks the pertinent question:
'ls the earth changing the inclination of its axis "
Now, we'd like, as "Pinebur Moccasin" would
say, for some one to explain how change in the
inclination of the earths axis O. could change the
direction of the ocean-currents or move the Gulf
stream. The Gulf stream and the " world of
waters that form its banks could not be forced
seek a new level by an inclination of the earth s
axis, just as the inclination of basin would force
the water it contained to one side Absurd, gen.
tlemen. The true solution Of the question is found
In the fact, that certain in North Carolina
have agitated the subject of misunderstanding
to distribute one part of the earth among the in
habitants of the other part-thus destroying the
equilibrium between the parts. Consequently,
the Gulf stream and ocean-currents moving nearer
the shore, more space is allowed the other side
for the land to rise up and thus restore the equ-
ibrium! Clear as ditch-water And we shall
have awful times until the thing is settled. We
therefore beseech Duncan, iSyme-on, and all other
distributionists who have bad dreams and arc
afraid Of dying,
To stop! o stop and think,
Before you further go.
How can you sport upon the brink
Of such TREMENDOUS woe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

Tun ATLASrIc n. c. RAILRoAD.-The length of
this Road from Goldsboro to Newbern, is 60 miles.
It passes through level country and we should think
very poor one, far agriculture is concerned.
There spots of good lai but the general character
Of the soil along the road looks unproduCtiVe and unin
viting We do not that all the land east ofGods
boro is poor and but speak oftba along the
Railroad track We know that there are some OF the
best farms of the State in the East. The Road is well
built doubt will prove of great convenience to the
people of that section. 1t cost much per mile, If not
little more, the North Carolina Railroad, fact we
were surprised learn considering the level character
of the country The President, Mr. Whitford, is an
energetic officer and from what could see think
he manages the work as we'll as it could be done.
The good citizens of Newbern expect to derive great
benefit from work and sincerely hope their ex-
pectations may be fully realized but about that we
entertain fear and doubt. However, we shall say
nothing by way of encouragement for if their efforts
are not crowned with success, it will not be for the
want of exertion and energy on their part
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

JUDGE ELLIS LETTER OF ACCEPTANcE.-We
publish in another column the letter of Judge
Ellis in reply to the Committee appointed by the
Charlotte Convention to inform him of his nomi-
nation 1t is strikingly clear and explicit, and
breathes the true spirit of patriot and southern
statesman. We ask for il a careful reading by
everybody.
Judge Ellis has already entered upon the duties
assigned him with that indomitable will which
characterizcs the man. We. mentioned last week
his appointment to address the people at Monroe,
Union county, on Tuesday the llth inst, and also
at other places during the month. That's the
proper spirit. Let the people have light; and
especially let the young men be thoroughly in
doctrinaed with the great principles of the demo
cratic party which underie the fabric of republi-
government Push on the column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

MELANCHOLY AccIDENr-Mary L. Fronts,
aged II years, daughter of the Rev. Stephen
Fronts of Rowan county, was burnt to death on
the 2lst ult. The following particulars of the sad
occurrence we learn from the Salisbury Watch
man:
The circumstances attending the death of this amia-
HE child truly heart-rcndng. She was in the en-
joymeut of perfect health, when at clock p NJ on
that day unknown to any one in the family she was
carving fire to distance from the house, where
they had been washing supposing the fire had gone out
while they dinner; the wind at times high,
her clothes caught fire. she called her help her sister
EuphrOsne who not very far from her, and who
Immediately gave the alarm and endeavored to quench
the flames from her sisters clothes in doing which she
harmed both her hands badly and her own clothes
Caught fire, but extnguished by servant woman
who first to their help. Mary was burned to a
crisp from below her breast to the top of her head and
fingered in exquisite agony till o'clock p. NJ. when
She brcathed her last.
Or Beatty and Or. McCorkle were Immediately called
and did all tina their could suggest the pains
OF the sufferer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
For the Western Democrat.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

A Convention of the democracy OF Mecklenburg
County was held in Charlotte on the 9th ult, for
the purpose of nominating candidates to represent
the county in the next General Assembly of North
Carolina.
On motion of VIM s. Norment, Esq, VIM. F.
Phifer was appointed President and Jno. Edmonds
Brown requested to act as Secretary.
A call of the Districts being made, they were
found represented as follows:
Charlotte District.-John Means, Myers, " S
Norment b Morrow, W Phifer Alex Kennedy, R Nc
Kce Jamison, ] Brown, Howell, Chas Alexander.
Providence.-W Matthews w Stitt, VIM Rea, Esq,
Dunn, VIM Rea, Jas Robinson, II Fl Peoples,
DR. J n Miller.
Steel Creek-Zenas A Grier, NJ Potts, Strong,
B Lowrie, S Garrison, S Neay, Mlen, II Swami,
Price N Swami, Sterling.
HUs.-D W Barnett, D Thomson.
Crc6 Decentralization Wallace, VIM Morris, VIM
McComb Jas S Davis.
BerryhH.-G Cathey, G W Mcdonald, DR. T T
Sandifer H Brown F Brown.
SharOH.-Drt Ross Hugh Kirkpatrick, H Elliott,
G Flenniken.
Clear Creek.-N \ Harrison, J c Flow, A Hood, r
II Wellington, J Dennis
Pau Creek.-John McCord, Adam Todd, Jos Nc
Donald John Cathey, L Campbell.
Morning Star.--J II Irwin, R McEwan, Jas Morris,
NJ Pyron, VIM MAXWELL Peter Harkey, Arthur Grer,
John Mcleod W Neal, Jas J Orr, DR. S Watson.
All the Districts in the county were represented
except Hopewell Lemly's and Deweeses.
On motion of W. NJ. Matthews, Esq, it was
resolved that each District be entitled to VOTE
and that majority of the delegates shall decide
for whom the vote of their Districts shall be cast,
and that those receiving majority Of the Districts
represented shall be considered the nominees
The Convention then proceeded to ballot, which
resulted in the selection of WIN. f. DAVIDSON for
the Senate and WILLIAMSON WALLACE and JAS.
NJ. HUTCHINSON for the Commons.
On motion of VIM. r. Myers, Esq, the nomina-
ton of the above named gentlemen was declared
unanimous.
The President appointed VIM. R. Myers and j.
Z. Brown committee to inform the gentlemen OF
their nomination.
The Convention then adjourned.
VIM Z. PHIFER, Pres't.
JNo. EDMoNDs Brown, Secy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate on the 9th ult., joint resolution
for the relief of the widow of Capt. Herndon was
read twice and referred to the Naval Committee
The consideration of the admission of Kansas was
then resumed. Mr. Crittenden pointed out the
difference between the Conference Committees
substitute and his own. Mr. Hunter replied in an
able speech to Mr. Crttenden Mr. Collamer made
Kansas speech. Mr. Wade spoke an hour, char
acterizng the Administration as corrupt. Mr.
Green defended the Administration and the Con-
ference Committees report
The House received from the Secretary of the
Treasury statement of the Banks of the whole
country. The Fort Smelling committee made no
report A resolution was adopted authorizing an
executive session, fer debate only. The House
discussed the bill to allow pension to the soldiers
of the of 1912.
In the Senate on the 2sth ult three speeches
were made on the report of the Kansas committee
of conference.
In the House the report Of the conference COM
mittee Kansas discussed by Messrs Howard
and Bingham, the latter taking occasion to define
his position Mr. Davis opposed the report of the
committee, because it imposed conditions on the
admission of Kansas, and interferred with States
Right. Mr. Stephens eloqucntly replied, showing
that other States were admitted on the same con-
ditions Mr. Keitt would vote for the report and
he replied to Mr. Davis objections The House
adjourned without taking vote.
The balance the week was occupied in discuss
ing the Kansas and Deficiency bills. On Friday the
Kansas bill passed both Houses after an exciting
debate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
NOT
May 4th, 1858.

FTHHE FIRM of FULLINGS & co. was dissolved by
mutual consent the LIST day of January last. In
retiring from the Firm, allow to return my sincere
thanks to the citizens ofNorh and South Carolina for
the liberal patronage bestowed upon and request
a continuance of the same for Mcssrs. SPRINGS &
HEATH, who have associated themselves with Z.
Fullings under the Firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS &
CO., who will conduct the Clothing business the
terms and with the advantages heretofore
The Nc@-s and Accounts of Fungs l. Co. will be
JOHN TOWNLEY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
EXECUTIONS AT Observation-Disclosures TO,

EXECUTIONS At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TOO
LATE-At last Columbus Superior Court, two negroes
were convicted and sentenced be hung the murder
of their Mistress. The execution appointed for
YESTERDAY Friday) 1t would appear that reprcsen-
t4tions made that joe of the sentenced persons
of weak mind-tending wnrds diocy, Gov Bragg
granted reprieve Solicitor Strange received des-
patch yesterday, that the rcprievc its way, and
Immediately a special locomotive dispatched for
Whiteville arrest the execution but owing
cident it failed to reach Whtevle until fifteen minutes
after the execution.
1t is proper here remark that the impression of
those who have had means of Judging is that Joe
fully able distinguish between right and wrong, and
that he got than his desers-this think is
the opinion in Columbus, and think the
although Joe" not 'brght- Wilmington Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
PASSAGE OF THE KANSAS BILL

The bill for the admission of Kansas into the Union
passed both Houses Of Congress on the 3oth ultimo
The vote in the Senate stood ayes 81 nays o. In the
House, ayes H. nays lO3.
In the House. Messrs. Blair (Missouri abolitionist)
Bonham, Davis and Harris of Maryland Quitman, Ri
caud and Underwood from slave States voted against
the bill 1t is said that the scene the House was
very exciting previous to taking the In Washing
ton city the result hailed with joy and one hun
dred guns fred.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

SHOCKING TRAGEDY.-Wc are panied to learn,
that within the past few days, most shocking
tragedy enacted in the upper end of Rich
mond county, n. c. The following the par
ticuars far as have been able to obtain them:
a negro man, belonging to Britain Chapel armed
with axe, entered his masteres house, and kill
ed his master and Mistress and SO drcadfuy man
gled two of his children, that they cannot survive
DIR J. Erwin was sent for, and while attending
on the manglcd children, attacked by the
negro with his axe Fortunately, a loaded gun was
at hand, with which the Doctor shot the negro,
killing him almost instantly. 1t is supposed the
negro was insane-C heraw Gazette
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

There is iron enough in the blood Of forty-two
men, to make ploughshear weighing twenty four
pounds.
So says an exchange We know of smaller
number of men who have brass enough in their
faces to make pair of andirons, shovel and tongs
weight not estimated WIN. Journal.
Yes, and there are number of men who, from
the steal in their hands alone, have made three
first class locomotives besides the machinery for
two cotton factories And some have even made
fortunes by the stealing process.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
State of N. Carolina, Lincoln County
In Equity-Spring Term, 1858.

IN E4uaty-SPrin9 Term, 1905.
Caleb Miller and others Franklin Hauss and others
Petition to sell Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Franklin Hauss, John Miller and wife, Camilla Hanss
and Andrew J. Hauss non-residents of this State
1t therefore ordered that publication be made in the
Western Democrat for six weeks notifying the said de-
PENDANTS appear at the Court of Equity, to be
held for Lincoln county at the Court House in Lincoln
ton, the 9Th Monday after the 9TH Monday in August
next, to answer plead or demur judgment pro-con
fesso viii be taken against them
Witness. Vim. J. Hoke Clerk and Master in Equity
for said County, at Office the 8th Monday after the 4t
Monday in February, 1858.
WM. J. HOKE, c. kME
May 4th. PRS fee SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

sar BY our exchanges we learn that snow was
quite plentiful at different points within the State
Monday of last week. At Fayetteville it cover
ed the houses to the depth of on inch two; and
at Goldsboro, Raleigh and other points, it fell in
considerable quantity. We Jared light in this
section compared with the eastern portion of the
State. On the 10th of April, 1S49, We had cold
snap, with pretty heavy snow, but the weather
we had last week. so late in the season. is, as far
we learn, unprecedented in this region
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

We make several changes in list of prices this
week
Cotton has advanced, and greater amount was sold
the past week than during any previous week this
son. Some lots sold at l25, being the highest
price paid here this year About 900 bales sold
Wheat, Corn and Peas have declined. The supply o.:
these articles is rather greater than the demand. 22G0
bushels of Corn and 1000 bags of Flour sold dur
ing the week.
Bacon sells readily at quotations, and some lots havS
sold at higher figures.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

Las- The proceedings of a democratic meeting in
Lincoln county held Saturday last, reached
for publication this week Delegates appoint
cd delegates from CASTOR and Caawba counties
Lncolnton the I'd Friday in May to nominate
candidate represent that senatorial District in the
next Legislature
The delegates from Lincoln will, at the same time
nominate some one to represent that county in the
House of Commons The full proceedings shall be pub
!ished next week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

If small boy is called lad, is it proper TO call
bigger boy ladder?-Erchange.
Yes, of course-and from the analogy that very
small man is called pigmy and a very large man a
hogmy-Gircfe.
And upon the same reasoning, while a man who
refuses challenge to fight duel is called co'eord,
the one who sends challenge should be called
BaU-y-ard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

WESTERN RAILRoAD.-We are pleased to see
by the Fayetteville papers that this work is being
prosecuted vigorously. A contract for laying the
iron from Fayetteville to Little River has been
let out, and the work is going bravely on. Such
energy and determined effort must, and will, be
crowned with abundant success; for which, We hope.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
HON. DAVID s. REID.

We regret learn that it is not likely Senator Reid
will get back to Washington soon In fact it is feared
that he will be able resume his seat in the
Senate again. Two three attacks of hemorrhage of
the lungs have Frustrated him that his
ry is considered very doubtful The many friends of
Gov Reid in North Carolina will learn this fact with
sorrow and regret
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

N. G. F1sHER1Es-On the north side of the
Albermarle Sound and in that vicinity the fisheries
arc doing prosperous business. Col. Spruill, just
below Coleraine took at one haul recently $4,000
herring and 450 shad The latter are selling at
IS per hundred Nashinaton N ca Dtspatch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
MARRIED.

On the 18th ul, by the Rev. E. J. Meynardie Mr. John
McCully to Miss Sarah, daughter of Adam T. Walker,
Esq, of Chester.
In Union county on the LIST of April, by W. H. Col
Inns, Esq, Mr. Roley A. Leney TO Miss Delpha Medlin
both of said county
In WILMINGTON, the 2sth ult Mr. John K. Cantwen
to Miss Kate T., daughter of the late Wm Calder Esq
In York District, the 22d ult, Mr. Wn B. David
son to Miss Sae S. Allison.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

LATER EURoPE.-The steamship Arabia, with
Liverpool dates to the 18th ul arrived New York
the 29th ult.
LIVERPOOL, April l7.-Cotton closed dull fair grades
unchanged; mddling has declined pencc
inferior has declined onefuarcr pence. Flour very
dull and generally unchanged. Wheat and are
dull and unchanged
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

CHARLESTON, April 3o.-~7he Araba's advices re-
ceived at the opening Of the Cotton market this
ing reporting decline in the Liverpool markets of
to 3D. brought market almost to a stand to-day,
operators being unwilling to pay the high rates asked
by factors while the latter in consequence of the frost
accounts and light stock very firm The sales
limited TO 1856 bales at l2l TO l3A cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

In Pilatka, Fla, on the End ut Mr. Jasper H. Swami,
aged about "a years
In Salisbury on oath ult Mr. Horace H. Beard, aged
about SO years
In Concord the 7th of April John Benson aged ~
years.
In Rowan on the l4th ult., Miss Sarah L. Brown in
the goth year of her age
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

COLUMBIA, May lst-The Cotton market opened
rather less active yesterday morning and although
there was actual decline, the general tendency Of
prices rather in favor of buyers. Some 250 bales
sold at ~ to l2} cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
rsy- Thos. J. Bell who killed Jas. Allen, ST.,

in Yorkville S. c., sonie time ago, was tried IN
that place week before last and convicted of man.
slaughter. Upon a recommendation TO mercy
being made by the Jury, the Court sentenced him
to pay fine of 81 900 and to be imprisoned six
months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

say The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Company has declared scmi-annual dividened OF
three per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
NoTTCH.

Persons indebted to A Hill Co.. by note or account
| will find them in the hands of HUTCHINSON L BROWN.
Call soon or they will be placed in officers hands
| for collection.
April 81, 1853.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
TRUNKS! TRUNKS!!

good assortment of Ladies' and Gents Trunks,
'Vallices, Carpet Bags, etc, at low prices
May 4th FULLINGS SPRINGS 4 co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04

1~~ We requested to announce E. G.
AkAaSS GRIER a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Sheriff of Meckienburg county.
April 90 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-05-04
Boys Clothing.

To parents would say, you find an assortment
at Clothing Store where keep all kinds which
is we'll made
May 4th FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.