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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01
CANDIDATES.

For CONGREss.-Hon. W. W. Avery and Dan
iel Coleman, Esq, both democrats, have announced
themselves candidates for Congress to supply MIR
Clingman's place. The Ashville News supports
Mr. Avery, although the Editor is friendly to both
candidates; but there is wing in the field Gen.
Jones) the News very properly makes choice
between the two, and expresses the hope that the
democratic party will centre upon Mr. Avery
democratic county convention in Orange
nominated Paul Cameron for the Senate, and
John ". Norwood and DIR Pride Jones for the
Commons.
In Burke county, Tod r. Caldwell and John
Pearson are opposing candidates for the Commons
DR.. John a. Dickson is the democratic candidate
for the Senate in Burke, Caldwell and Mcdowell.
Hon. Thos. Ruffn has declined to be a candidate
in Alamance county,. 1t is said that Gov.
Morehead will be candidate for the Legislature
in Guilford county.
In Mcdowell county, Albert Higgins, is the
democratic candidate for the Commons
A. r. Simonton and 4. B f. Gather are whig
candidates for the Commons in Iredell.
The wings of Rowan county have nominated
Charles Partee and NJ. l.. Somers for the Commons.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

In this county, the 18th of May by Rev Caldwell
Alexander, DR. j. B. Alexander to Miss Anna W. Lowre.
In this county, the residence of DR. John NJ Strong
by the Rev. j. b. Watt, Rev. VIM. b. PRESLEY to Miss
Lorenna E. Harris daughter of the late DR.. j. Moore
Harris.
In Petersburg, Va. the 9th ut. Capt. VIM. II.
Harrison, Mayor of Raleigh n Co. to Miss Lote S. Lea.
In Wilkesboro, the 18th ult, Maj u. S. Stokes to
Miss Sarah Triplett
In Orange county, Mr. Jackson Huchins to Miss Eliza
beth Blalock.
In York District, the goth ult, Mr. j. F. Horton to
Miss Mary d. Faircss. Also, 18th, Mr. Samuel Lar
thrage to Miss Nancy Scott.
In Rowan county, Mr. William Kirk to Miss Elizabeth
Eagle.
In Cumberland county, the 10th ult., Rev. R. R.
Dunkey to Miss Sarah A. King.
In Raleigh, the 18th ultimo Mr. E. A. Whitaker to
Miss Mary B. Clarke.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01
ANNIVERSARY.


The annual celebration of the Wagon Pic Mic Associa
ton will take place at LOCH KATARlNE ON Saturday
next, 9Th June, 1853
beauty and chiyalry of both las well the ugly
with chicken xins, doings and "much attic SALT
also with mic macs delicaces little juice of the grape
and all other essentials necessary infuse life aalG
promote hilarity this unique occasion f
All persons alive to the thrill of rural mirth, and
cupids wiIes, who will grace wagons and help to
garnish pic mic table, will assemble
AT KERR'S HOTEL,
at 81 o'clock, m, armed and equipped may seem
best to their individual capacities, where the Chief
Marshal, Lieut.. T. ID. Gillespie, with his assistants J.
W. Caldwell, j. a. Sadler Jr, VIM. s. Williams and J.
p Heath, will form Procession in the following order
l. Charlotte SAKE Horn Band
=. Kerrs Team caparisoncd-
3. Mule Cart. .rfa't. t
4. OK Cart. .... .saH
5. Davidsons Mule Team. ....a .. -
6. Mule Tandem Cart
T. Omnibus for retired ladies and gentlemen
8. Four horse Wagon, Carts, and other primitive
vehicles containing provisions fluids kettles, kitehea
furniture, pots, cooks, and other invited guests.
In this order the procession will pass through TTyoR
street to the Lake above named where everybody 70
be turned loose enjoy themselves best they can.
MAHAGERs.-M. d. L. Mcleod, DIR. J. H. Wayt, L. n
Williams, S. p Alexander DIR. w. 4. White, T. W
Dewey w Lee Davidson, W. J. Kerr, w. A. Owens, j.
&. Burroughs.
p. S.-The Police will be the ground to preserve
order. T. D. GILLESPIE,
June !. G. C. A B. ".
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

TIE Mad SroNE.--Everybody, we suppose,
have heard of the Mad Stone, stone which has
the quality of counteracting the poison elected by
the bite of any animal with hydrophobia. The
Richmond Enquirer says that of these stones is
owned in that city by Miss King, and which has
effected multitude of cures of hydrophobia. The
Stone resembles in form (says the Enquirer) the
kernel of an almond, is of an inch long and / of
inch thick; of the principal sides is convex
and the other fiat. Its color approaches jet black,
with the appearance of slight grcenish tnge. In
hardness, texture and lustre it resembles camel
coal. 1t was brought from IEindostan about fifty
Years ago by the uncle of its present owner
Mr. Joseph Pointer of Person county, n. c., has
one of these stones, and we think there is another
in Cumberland county, owned by Mr. Murphy.
The stone is applied to the wound and the virus
Is Immediately absorbed by it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

BG~ We see it stated that Mr. Gilmer, know
nothing member of Congress from North Carolina,
is circulating speeches of L. d. Campbell, "a black
republican member from Ohio, in this State. We
hope this is not so-certainly John A Gilmer has
not so far forgot himself as to lend his aid in dis
tributing the speeches of black republican. The
statement has not been contradicted, as We have
seen, and fear it is too true. If any one knows
it to be fact from personal knowledge we hope
they will inform We feel almost certain that
many of MIR Gilmers political friends would dis
approve and condemn such conduct.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

rzs5 The alarm of fire in this place on Wednes-
day morning last, about 81 o'clock, was caused by
discovering the blacksmith shop, in the rear of
Mr. Adams Hotel, to be on fire, which was soon
extinguished. When first discovered, it was
thought to be in stable adjoining the shop (there
being two or three stables around it, and was SO
reported at the time. In the midst Of stables is
queer place for blacksmith shop and had not
the discovery of fire been made as soon as it was,
the whole would have been destroyed, and proba-
lly quantity Of stock with it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

s9~ 1t appears that the distribution candidate
for Governor has slightly changed his position on
internal improvements since his speech at this
place. Here he took decided ground against ap-
propratng another cent for railroads.&c. was for
building them with public lands. But We that
he is willing to aid the Fayetteville Western Rail-
road by transferring the States stock in the Raj
eigh and CASTOR Road to that work. In other
words he is for making the people of ths-scction
build their Railroads without State aid, and for
giving such aid to other sections. Now we do not
object to aiding the Fayetteville Road in any way
that it can be done-(that section has paid heavy
taxes to aid other works. and it is nothing more
than fair that something should be done for their
relief but want to direct attention to Mr.
Mclsae's inconsistencies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

Hon ID. S. REID-We are glad to learn from
a reliable source that we were in error in stating
some time ago that Senator Reid had had several
attacks of hemorrhage. His sickness caused
by attack of plarsy and typhoid fever, from
which he has entirely recovered. He has never
had at any time the slightest ex?ectoration or
hemorrhage of blood. Our first statement Was
made on what we considered the best authority,
but of course it was mistake.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01
State of N. Carolina, CASTOR County

In Equity-Spring Term, 1883.
Dorcas Gngles and others, Charlotte Gingles and
others.
o. B-For Sale of Land.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that
Martha Gnglcs Mary Gingles, Samuel Gingles Andrew
Gngles, Malissa Ginges, and John Robertson are non
residents of this State, the said parties hereby
notified according order of said Court, that publ
cation be made for six weeks the Western Democrat
for defendants appear at the next Term ofths Court
to be held the county Of CASTOR at the Court House
in Dallas on 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in
August next to answer, plead demur to said bill,
or judgment pro confcsso will be entered against them
WITNESS, r. NJ. Alternately, Clerk and Master in
Equity at Office in Dallas on the 9Th Monday after the
ath Monday in February. A. ID. 1858.
r. NJ ALTERNATELY, C. n Il.
Junc 1. lS5S--ll-64 price OF adv SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01
FIRE,

We learn that the dwelling house of Mr. NJ. n.
Hart in this county, was destroyed by fire on
Friday hight last about II o'clock. Nothing of
any Importance was saved except Piano. The
furniture of all descriptions consumed with
the building. 1t is not known how the fire origi-
nated-one report says it caught on the outside of
the building, another that it was first discovered
in the dining room.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01
BUILDING RAILROADS WITH THE
PUBLIC LANDS

LANDS.
We learn that Mr. McRaes friends in particular
localities are urging the people vote for him in
order to get their Railroads built with the public
lands. In Union county it is argued that if McRae
is elected the Wilmington Charlotte and Ruther-
ford Railroad can be built by the public lands North
Carolina will get. We have 10 idea that those who
talk thus believe what they say-they know better
they merely want to catch votes.
a little reflection will show the humbuegery of
such arguments Suppose the distribution party
were to succeed in North Carolina, would that re-
suit secure the State any portion ofthe public land?
No. 1t the Governor and Legislature were in IA
vor of the scheme could they distribute the lands?
Why certainly not. They have no control over
the matter-Congress is the proper custodian of
the lands, and no. other power interfere. All
the dlstrlbutonists i'll the State might weep and
howl until doOms-day and we would have no more
of the public lands then than We have now. The
thing Is impracticable and cannot be accomplished
MIR McRae, himself, entertained and publicly ex-
pressed this opinion up to 1852.
In 1852, this same distribution candidate for
Governor, Duncan K. McRae, wrote letter to the
Wilmington Journal dated March 10Th of that year.
explaining his position on Bars and Harbor i'm
provcments, in which he says:
"On all proper occasions [ shall be found with
you and my democratic brethren in the maintenance
of the principles of our party with earnest and
hearty ZEAL believing them, as do, to be the true
principles of government"
Opposition to distribution has ever been pro-
mncnt feature in the democratic creed, and it will
be seen by the above that Mr. McRae as late as
1852 endorsed that opposition
But here is another extract from the same letter:
II am further reported as having endorsed the
old measure of Mr. Clay-the distribution of the
proceeds of the public lands among the States
Never greater Misrepresentation. | have always
regarded this system proposed by Mr. Clay as one
of the stains upon his escutcheon for | have look
ed upon it bid for popularity, contrary to the
Deeds of Cession,' IMPOLITIC and UNLAWFUL"
So, besides being opposed to distribution then,
he considered the scheme bid .tor populority.
And we assure Mr. McRae that the people look
upon his plan just as he looked upon MIR Clay's,
AS \ BID FOR POPULARITY.
But to return to the subject of building railroads
with public lands We tell our friends in Union
and elsewhere, if the Will Char. 4 Ruth. Road is
not built until they get land from the government,
it will never be built. Are they willing to wait
until that time to finish the work? If so, just let
them endorse Mr. NIcRae and his peculiar plan,
and not child in the country will live long enough
to locomotive running from Charlotte to Will
mington. 1t can never be accomplished with pub
lie lands, and those who talk otherwise know that
it is foolishness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

THE N. G. MEDICAL SOCIETY met in Newborn
on the 18th ult. Delegates in attendance
from q counties. Dr. VIM. H. Mckee Of Raleigh
was elected President for the ensuing year. The
next annual meeting is to be held in Statesvle GA
the second Tuesday in May, 1889, and DIR. J. j.
Summerell, of Salisbury, appointed to deliver
an Address on the occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

Ezy% Week before last VIC stated that Martin
Steele of Cabarrus county, was found dead, and
that a coroner's jury had pronounced a verdict of
death from incompetence. We have since learned
that the first examination was informally conducted
by Il magistrate, and that a regular inquest af-
forwards held the body and a verdict of death
by violence rendered. Suspicion rests man
who was with Steele when last seen, but we have
not heard of any arrest being made.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

Day- We have neglected to notice that JAS. l..
Henry, Esq, one of the editors of the Asheville
Spectator, has retired from that paper, leaving H.
+. Cotton, Esq, in charge of the editorial depart
mcnt Mr. Cotton is a consistent wing, and has
always managed his paper with ability and genteel
conduct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

THE CHERAw Coal FIELDS RAILRoAD.-A
delegation of the friends of the Coal Field and
Cheraw Railroad in North Carolina, consisting of
A. r. Kelly, John Morrison, DIR S. c. Bruce, A.
Kelly, DIR H. Turner, A. r. Mcdonald of Moore
county; NJ @. Waddell of Chatham; and Col. H.
W. Harrington of Richmond county, recently visi-
ted Charleston, S. c., for the purpose of urging
upon the citizens the Importance Of a connection
between that city and the Coal Fields in North
Carolina. The Mayor called meeting which was
addressed by Messrs Waddell and Kelly, who set
forth the advantages of the contemplated improve
ment Specimens of Coal and Ore exhibited,
and much interest manifested by the people,
but we do not see that any practical steps We're
taken in the matter, excepting vote of thanks to
the delegation.
This Road was chartered by the last Legislature.
With regard to the success of the enterprise the
Cheraw Gazette remarks
We now saw we believe our visit has been successful
that our North Carolina friends entirely satisfied
with the resultant the present Coal Field Charter
will he secured, and the road built in due time. We
would add further, that have abundant reasons to
congratulate the friends of the Coal Fields enterprise in
North Carolina and in this section upon the prospects
of the entire carly day Of their fvore
project
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

COMMENCEMENT AT DAVIDSON COLLEGE.--
Rev. d. f. Frerson of Marion, S c., is to deliver
the Annual Grafton before the two Literary SOcie-
ties of Davidson College on the l4th July. Rev.
DIR. Thornwcll of Columbia, will preach the vale
dictory sermon.
J. NJ. Hutchinson, Esq, of this town, is to deliv-
or the Address before the Alumni Association.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

U. S. DISTRICT CouRT.-A special term of this
Court was held in Wilmington last week.-Mrs.
Honor, Judge Biggs presiding. r. P. Dick, Esq,
District Attorney.
We notice that the case from Cabarrus county,
United States VS.. VIM. C. Means, dismissed
from the Docket with the consent of both parties,
the defendant paving costs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

RS- The Annual Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of North Carolina was held on
the second Thursday in May in Edenton- The
next session of the Convention is to be held in
Goldsboro.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

LARGE BABY-A friend in Union county in
forms that neighbor of his has child eleven
months old, weighing sixty pounds. This is a real
democratic baby, says informant, and its father
and mother are both opposed to distribution, any
other whig scheme.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

TIE WEATHER.-We have had no rain for
more than a month past, except little drizzling
once or twice Last Saturday it was cool enough
to put on winter clothing and fires were necessary
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

lzg~ The Post Office known "Hemphilfs" i'll
this county, has been discontinued for the want of
a Postmaster Matter for that office will hereafter
90 to .Providence" p. O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

GAs.-A company has been formed in Raleigh
for lighting that city with gas. We suggest that
the Raleigh Register office be selected for the gas
works, and that d. K NJ. be appointed chief super
intendent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

In view of the fact that the Intendant of the town of
Charlotte has made the subscription of the of Ten
Thousand Dollars in conformity to the vote of the
citizens of the town, to build the proposed Military
College in the town. the Stockholders requested to
meet in the Commissioners Hall on Tuesday evening,
lst June, at i o'clock, +. NJ
c. J. FOX Chm of Com.
June /, 1853. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

Bag 1t is said that the Hon. Burton Craige has
been rendered foreign appointment by the Presi-
dent of the o. s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

Esa~ new Post Office has been established in
Lincoln county called "VcsuYius Furnace. NJ.
Smith postmaster.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01
Election of Z. s. Senator.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., May 2s.-Henry B. Anthony, Esq,
editor of the Providence Journal has been elected T. s.
Senator, for six years ensuing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

On the eth 28h of May containing So in money and
valuable papers The Book is of dark morocco and had
an elastic string around it. reward of Ten Dollars
will be paid for its delivery at the "Democrat Office in
Charlotte. June J. 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

The time between Washington and New Orleans
said to be only four days and half We sec it
stated that large number of through passengers
are now taking this route, and it will be seen by
the following that the great southern mail is to be
turned in the same channel:
Great Southern Nail to be Changed to the Southeastern
Route.
WASHINGTON, May 2Oth-Thc Railroad Convention
which has been in session here for week past adjourn
ed to-day. 1t has accomplished very important results
The Postmaster has given orders to convey the great
Southern Mail leaving " York in the morning the
Central Route diverging from the Seaboard route at
Richmond; thence ria Virginia and Tennessee road
through Knoxville and Dalton, Georgia, to the Grand
Junction. fifty miles of Memphis; thence rd Jackson
New Orleans.
The service commences on the first of July and
tinueS the 30th of June 1889. The time from New
York to New Orleans by this route, will be four
days seventeen hours. Compensation $500 per mile
distance 1885 miles.
After the first of July, 1852 both of the great South
ern mails leaving New York, morning and evening will
be in connection with this Central Route, double
daily service has been ordered to commence at that
time in view of the extension of the Orange and Alex
andria Road to Lynchburg
This is confidently believed will shorten the distance
from New York to New Orleans to three days II hours
The compensation for double daily service will be $500
per mile
Full through arrangements have also been completed
for passengers at S4S.
We are sorry that the Roads in the eastern part
of our own State are being thus injured, but 1t Is
nothing more than we expected; hence we thought
the DanviIc connection would be benefit to one
portion of the State at least by keeping the travel
from taking the direction it is now doing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-01

A Coop WoRK-Mayor Tieman of New York
is proving himself very useful man, no matter
what may have been said against him when first
elected He is using all the means in his power to
break up swindling concerns. The last onslaught
was upon Swan & Cos Lottery oflce' and measures
have been taken to bring the managers in Georgia
to trial 1t is said that the cash receipts OF such
concerns amount to over one hundred thousand
dollars per week How people can be duped to
such an extent as to cause them to spend their
money for lottery tickets, we can't comprehend.
The headquarters of Swan & Cos lottery is at
Augusta Ga. and the grand jury of that city have
found true bills against the managers.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-05-05
COACH MANUFACT0RY.

THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RESPECTFUL
| ly inform the citizens of Ebensburg and vi
unity, that he has rented the shop formerly occn.
cied by r. Gaibraith. where he has every facility
for carrying on a large business and hopes by US
ing but the best material, and employing but
the best workman, he hopes to convince all who
will do him the favor to examine his work, that
in point of durability, appearance or cheapness,
he cannot be excelled by any similar establish
ment in estate CT elsewhere. Persons wishing
a bargain in loe purchase of a carriage will cou-
suit thoir own interests by giving him call
They are prepared to supply the following kinds
vehic $, viz:
Buggiss of different qualities and prices, Bar
ouches, Chariotees, one and two horse rockaways,
close quarter elliptic and CSpring Corches; Sc
cond- handwork of differant kinds, sc., msking
a variety that will suit all tastes and all purses.
Repairin g done with neatness and dispatch.
WIN .BA RNES.
Feb 10, 1S5s.-13
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-05-05
L O,OK 81 g Il o !! :!

lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
- ROBERT DAVIS,
A lot of Pure White Lead,
A lot of Linseed Oil,
lot of Putty,
very large lot of Bar Iron and Nails, all of
which he will sell very small profits, for cash
or country produce. CALL AND SEE. Also,
don't forget that he continues receiving fresh sup
lpes of Flour and Provisions generally, OF the
best quality, every few days.
Ebensburg, Septic, 1857.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-05-05
John M'EAeage

Manufacturer and Dealer in all Kinds o. s.8. egs
Stuff, Chewing and Leaf Tcoacco' MONS
cry ST., Hollisdaysburg, Pa
Constantly on hand, fine and wei ssic, .;T,
v stock Of Spanish. and half spanish - ~
at the lowest possible prices. All II.'o.s !19t td
this establishment are warranted 10 O'
are represented
-AuruSt Q 1S5h-lv
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-05-05
gflistellaneoals embellishments.
R r. M d " A L /.

TIE undersigned having removed to the new
building two doors west OF the old stand, would
espsctfriiy inform his customers and the public
ererally, est he has atey added to his former
supyly Of Goods, and keeps constantly on hand
a full supply of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Silk Gocds, n1ade-up Clothing, Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, Hardware and Cutlery, Carpen-
ter's tools, Smiths TOOLS Nails, full supply of
assorted Bar Iron, Sheet and Hoop Iron.
Stoves and cast cw-wareatonstantly on hand.
Also copper and tin ware. Groceries, wholesale
and retail.
Pine, Poplar and Cherry Lumber bought ane
sold.
Goods will lie sold at the very lowest prices in
exchange for Cash or Country Produce.
L. HUGHES.
Ebensburg, March 15, 1855.