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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

1t is truly refreshing after the dark and fearful
storms which have shaken the Union to its centre,
to look out upon the political sky and see the low
ering clouds curl and roll away, buryng them
selves forever, trust in the deep bosom of the
ocean OF oblivion, where the vile breath of the
fanatic and the hand of the destroyer of his
try's peace, shall be alike impotent to stir them
from their eternal rest
The recent efforts of the Freesoilers in "bleedinc
Kansas" to hold Convention for the purpose of
forming an antislavery Constitution, under which
to ask for admission into the Union, having re-
suited in complete failure, spikes the longest
abolition gun and places quietus upon that dis
tracing question. The people of that Territory
can now turn their attention to peaceful pursuits,
and the development of her resources, until such
time as, by the increase of her population, she
shall be entitled to one Representative in Congress-
And not only does this augur better state of feel
ing in the territory ITSELF but it knocks away one of
the main props that upheld the hopes the Black
Republicans for success in the campaign of 1860.
In addition to this, the ultra views and abominable
doctrines of that arch-enemy of the South, VIM.
Ell. Seward promulgated in his recent Rochester
VIZ: that OF SccClOnS is pound TO be
interminabe until one or the other is subiugated,
have shorn the strong locks from this Sampson of
fanatcism and reduced his chances for the black
republican nomination for the Presidency to a
mere cypher.
The mastery effort of Gov. Hammond, too, to
raise the olive branch above the bellgerent feel
ngs and prejudices of sections, has contributed in
no small degree to planting the seeds of perma-
nent peace. And while it is the duty of every
true Southron in defence of the rights of his Sec
ton, to stand forth as fearless as the wolf that
prowls upon his native hills and to strike long and
heavily for State-rights and State equality it is
equally his duty to desire and accept cessation
of hostilities upon honorable terms. The real in
terests of the South are not subserved by a con-
tinua clamor against Northern men and every
thing that looks to the perpetuity Of the Union.
The South has friends at the North who are so
not only from patriotic motives, but from interest;
and believe that whenever any great question
arises vitality affecting the South, the latter of
these motives will prove strong enough, if the
former does not, to guarantee ample protection.
These things, together with the reaction favor
able to the democratic party which is bound to take
place in those States where the recent fall elections
have resulted ad, ersely, hold out the fattering
hope that sectional strife will speedily to an
end; and peace spreading herself upon poised
wing over whole land, shower her blessings
upon rejoicing country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

R2g- On our I'd page We publish very interest
img debate which sprang up in the Senate, on the
9th ult., upon a resolution offered by Mr. Turner
Of Orange, censuring the Administration for al
cdscd interference in the recent Illinois election
Mr. Turner called upon the Hon. Bedford Brown
to respond to the resolution and to raise his voice
in condemning such interference. Mr. b. did
respond to the resolution, but it was in a manner
calculated to give the mover very little comfort
He defended Mr. Buchanan from the attack made
upon him in the resolution, giving portion in
due season to the enemies, not only of the demo-
cratic party, but OF the South MIR BIS of-hand
speech fully establishes the reputation he justly
enjoys a ready debater, and statesman of no
ordinary calibre The resolution was tabled
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
At u Meeting

Of the Board of Commissioners held the 4th day of
December A. D., 1885, at their council Chamber Pre-
sent David Parks, Intendant, Emor Graham, r. F.
Allen Cruise Commissioners, the following proceed
ings were had, to-wit:
Resolved, That S. A. Harris. Solomon Cohen, H NJ.
Phelps, John Wiley and Francis Scarr be appointed
Fire Masters for the Town of Charlotte and that they
be instructed and Empowered to proceed Immediately
towards the formation of company of slaves, for the
working of the Hose and Eng inc.
Resolved further, That they be authorized pay the
of said slaves belonging to the Company the
of so cents for each and every half days work
formed by said slaves except in of Fire. they be-
ing required to Exercise the Engine at least
month"; or as often the Fire Masters may deem pru-
dent j. b. KERR,
Charlotte, Dec Z. Town Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

Ba= Quite an extensive little 'muss' has been
stirred up in the Hebrew world by the abduction
Of Jewish child from his parents at Bologna,
Italy, by the emisaries of the Pope; who, in de-
fence of their conduct, allege that the child had
been baptized by Catholic servant girl, and must
therefore be educated in that faith. Our Gov
eminent has been petitioned for its influence in
procuring the restoration of the child, but Gen.
Cass refused to interfere in the matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

CANTwELL's New BOoK.-A correspondent of
the Wilmington Journal, writing from Raleigh
says:
Il have had the privilege granted me of look
ing the manuscript sheets of the forthcoming
work, 'Cantwells Law Practice" 1t will prove a
valuable book of reference to the Judge, the Law
yer, and the Magistrate. 1t makes no new law,
does it revise, for the accomplished author has
not been invested with authority do anything of
the kind; but its great, and its intrinsic value,
obvious upon review of it, will consist in the ia
cility with which you may refer to any legal point
affected by statute. What he claims, and may
justly claim, originating with himself, is the
order and arrangement Of the Subjects and the di-
vision and the proper classification of them into
the Judicial, Executive and Legislative. The
Judge, the Superior Court, the County Court the
Governor, the Guardian, etc. etc, have ali their
functions under each head properly and CONVENT
ly classified and arranged, to be easy of refer
ence. To produce such a work, so successfully
this has been done, has required diligent and in
tellgent investigation, laborious analysis and nice
powers of discrimination. The arrangement adOp-
ted amounts in fact to a considerable simplifcation
in the forms of practice and has not been antici-
pated, might be supposed, BY Eaton's work
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

In Castor county, on the 9th ut of Paralysis, Col
Jonathan G. Hand, aged SO years.
In Raleigh, the 2sth ult., Mrs Kate Smith Var
borough relict of the late Ed w Marlborough Jr, and
oldest daughter of Dr. John Lee Haywood aged 25 Yrs
and months.
In Chester, Mrs Martha Hamilton, aged about ss
years.
On the 22d inst, at the residence of his father Hon
W. H.. Battle at Chapel Hill, DR.. Joel D. Battle of
Everettsville Wayne county
In York District, the 29th ult, Mr. John R. Wright
in the 2lst year of his age.
In Salem n. c., on the 23d ult., Micajah Wilson, in
the 74th year of his age.
In Hsborough the 25th ult., after long and
painful Illness Richard Nichols, Esq., aged about II yrs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

BETTER GO BACK AND "TREAT. The Indiana
Legislature, the Goth ult, passed joint resolu-
ton declaring the election two years ago of Messrs
Bright and Fitch to the U. S. Senate, unconstitu-
tional, illegal and void. Bright and Fitch should
lose no time in providing the means for having
that vote reconsidered, viz: ten-gallon key of
old "burst head" Treat them-that's the idea
first with whiskey, then with contempt; for surely
such foolish move of the black republicans de-
serve nothing better. The United States Senate
declared by resolution last June that those Sena-
tors were entitled to their seats-That settles the
question.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

THE AIR LINE RAILROAD-This Road, mark
ed out from Atlanta, Ga, to Charlotte, N. c., is
still under way, as will be seen by the following
from the Atlanta Intelligencer:
ave learn that Mr. B. c. Morse, the Chief En-
gincer of the Georgia Airline Railroad having
advertised eleven miles of work from Gainesville
towards Atlanta, has let out seven and quarter
at fair rates. to be paid all in stock of the company,
and says that he can let out large amount of
work to pay one half stock and Que half cash."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
NOTICE..

l will sell at public auction, on Thursday the 30th
instant at the residence of the late Rev. c. Johnston,
D. d. in the of Charlotte. Household and Kitchen
Furniture, Library of valuable Books, &c, &c.
AT the time | will sell valuable NEGRO
WOMAN. A credit will be given.
JOS. II. WILSON Admir-,
Dec. Z 1858. At with the Will annexed.
N. BAH persons indebted to the Estate
quested pay up; and those having claims request
present them for payment this notice will be
plead in bar of their recovery.
JOS. II. WILSON Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
To the Public, and SpOrtsmen i'm
particular.

Having put my Farm, two miles Northeast of Char
lotte, Flock of Sheep upon which place consider
able value there being amongst them of the best
heavily to import into the State,) desrons to pro-
tect them against the depredatons of DOGS, and do
hereby give notice, that to do am compelled to
or with % Tor
shall deal with them the State laws have in such
provided.
All know that prior to this have interposed OBJ
lection to any who desired to hunt the hare bag
the birds upon my land and hope all will appreciate
the motive which induces this prohbitory notice !
deem proper to add that there is class of wandering
Ours and Hounds which to take my fields into the
of their daily travels, for whose special benefit
shall provide, and deposit at convenient places, nice
lunches of edieaea Beef in order to my stock
against their violence.
JNO. A YOUNG.
Nov 80. 1858, Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

$4,000 Genuine Segars,
State of North Carolina, Union County

Court Fleas ana Quarter 5essaons, Oct0oeT Tam, Ioo
Calvin Laney L. Fl. Funderburk, Henry Funderburk
Leny Land.
In this it appearing the satisfaction of the
Court that the defendant, Henry Funderburk resides
beyond the limits of this State is therefore ordered
by the Court that publication be made for six
sive weeks in the "Westcrn Democrat paper pub
li<hed in the of Charlotte. for said defendant
commanding him to be and appear before the justices
of Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held
for the County of Union at the Court House in Manroe
the ls Monday in January next then and there to
shew cause, if any he has, why the lands leved on
should be sold to satisfy Plaintiffs debt, interest
and cost.
Office in Monroe the lst Monday in October A. D. 1858
and in the Sad year of our independence.
Pr. adv. SIS [3T-6t1 ], r. HOUGH, c. T. c. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

CLOUDS OF BUTTERFIES.-We were recently
informed by gentleman from the Western part of
the State, that during the month of August at
Reedy Patch Gap, a cloud of Butterflies passed
over that section for eleven days continuously As
he expressed it, ''there considerably more
than ninety thousand millions causing many of
the settlers Of that region to imagine that the last
day had come.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

Rzs= 1t is said that Mr. Hughes has made an
offer to the directors of the Atlantic CABLE that If
they will allow him the sole management of the
concern he will make it work. or receive no pay.
If he succeeds his batteries be used at both
ends of the line. Mr. Ell. is an American, and not
outstanding the recent monopoly of cable honors
by England. the London Times thinks the direct
Ors ought to take him up-we mean his offer-and
seems highly pleased at finding even an American
who can give speech to that which was 'born
dumb" The next news will be-Queens mes
sage and rise of stocks
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
REPORTS OF INTENDANT & TREAS

We refer our town readers to the annual Reports of
the Intendant and Treasurer of Charlotte.
The term of Office of the present Intendant and Com
missoners expires We believe they, as well as
all the other Town officers, lave labored to discharge
tbcr duties faithfully and satisfactorily and if they
have failed in any respect, do think it can be
attributed to any neglect on their part the lack of
proper attention to their duties We feel that all
are grated at the Improvement of or side
walks within the past year. As to Mayor Parks, we
venture the opinion that town in the State has ever
had a better officer, who more fearlessly dis
charged his duties We say this much in regard to our
town officers because it is deserving, and from any
marty feeling in their favor, for had nothing to do
with placing them in Office, have always refused
to take part or have anything do with the municipal
elections
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

In Chester, the 25th ult, Mr. A P Clarke to Miss
Margaret Nail.
In Augusta, Arkansas, the 9th ultmo, Mr. John R.
Hood Jr (son of the late Jonathan R. Hood, of York
Dist, S. CO. to Miss Cornclia Boggs.
In Guilford county, the 25th ult. Mr. II. c. Ben
cin to Miss Laura Arm6eld
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
DEATH OF JUDGE NASH.

The Hon. Frederick Nash, Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of North Carolina, died at his resi-
dence in Hillsboro' Saturday last, the 4th inst
He was n years old, and had been on the bench
in North Carolina for number of years past.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

By order of the County Court will expose to public
sale at the Court House in Charlotte the ls day of
January, 1885, that valuable TRACT OF LAND be-
longing the Estate of r. W. Moore, adjoining the
lands Of j. c. Abernathy and others, containing about
$50 acres, subject to the Widows dover The land s
sold make assets in my hands for the payment of the
debts of the intestats. w. ]. KERR, Admir-.
Nov. %, 1885, 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

Ba= We have received from the press OF the
Messrs Burr, Wilmington, n. C., neat pamphlet,
entitled: "The influence of Material Agents IN
developing Man, an Address delivered before the
Literary Societies of Wake Forest College, june
1858, by s. S. Satchwell, A. NJ, NJ ID. We
have perused it with great deal OF interest
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

L. s. SENAToR.-The Legislature of South
Carolina, after nine ballotings, succeeded on the
ID inst. in electing U. S. Senator. Col. James
Chestnut, Jr., having received 90 votes-a major
ity of 30 over all others-was declared elected for
six years from the 4th of March next. At the
time of his election Mr. Chestnut was Speaker of
the State Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

COLUMBIA, Dec 3.-The sales of cotton in market
to-day reached $50 bales, prices ranging from 81
liz cents.
CHARLESTON, Dec. e.-The sales of Gotten to-day
amounted to 900 bales. Market depressed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

EGy~ The Grand Jury of the L. S. District
Court of South Carolina, have refused to find a
true bill against the crew of the SLAYER Echo for
being engaged in the slave trade.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

WASHINGTON, Nov 27.-There is no truth in
the report circulated throughout the South, that
Secretary Cobb has accepted the position of Minister
to France
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

THE s. G.. CONFERENCE met in Charleston on
Wednesday last-Bishop Andrew presiding. We
will publish list of the appointments next week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

THE FIRST SHAD.-The Columbus (Ga) Times
chronicles the appearance of the first shad at that
city, on Saturday morning, November 9th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

The weather has been so inclemant the past week
that trade has been rather dull Cotton has advanced
For alterations in prices table above. 1t will be
that Salt is selling ST. so ST. per sack
On Monday trade opened brisk with the prospect Of
a good business through the week.
Pork is worth 81 cents. Eggs wanted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
BREAD and CAKES.

Having secured the services of No. Baker we are
prepared to furnish the citizens of Charlotte and
mankind in general, with something nice to eat.
b- Weddings, Parties, &C., furnished at short no.
tice to order and dispatch
lst Door from the Court House.
HOUSTON HUNTER.
Noy %, 1883. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

TIE BANK STATE OF y. c. has declared a
semi anmual dividend of per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY
FOR S.aLE.
frame two story house with FIVE ROOMS,
and Gas Fixtures, situated main street, convenient
to the business part of town. There is good Well of
and Well-house the premises-Kitchen and all
out buildings new. The lot fronts 90 feet main
street. running along a cross street 800 feet back
church street, where there is also good frame dwell
ing fronting church street. WIN. HARTY.
For terms &C., apply to JAMES HARTY.
Dec. Z, 1858 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07

Trust Sale.
BY virtue of an assignment to us made by David
Smith of Lincoln county, will expose to public sale
the residence of said Smith, miles Southeast of
Lincolnton on the Tuckaseege road, the 29th and
3Oth days of DECEMBER, all the property contained
in said Trust consisting of
Five Negroes,
3 Men and Women, which will be sold for Cash;
4 TRACTS OF LAND lying in CASTOR county, House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Tools, Hogs,
Cattle Horses and Mules and variety of other articles
contained in said Trust, which will be sold credit
made known day of sale, to satisfy debts contained
in said assignment. ]. B. SMITH,
F. NJ REINHARDT,
Nov. %, 1853. 36-6t Trustees.
n. BAH persons having claims secured in the
Trust will please them the 29th and 30th Of
December the days of sale, to J. B. SMITH,
r. N. REINHARDT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
3 or 4 Young Men

Will be taken boarders for the year. Apply to
| Dec 7. 1t. j. II. WAYT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-07
REMARKS.

NOTE.-Grhln Is soIu Dy WeIgHI-CUTH % IUs'
bushel, Wheat 60 lbs, Rye 60 lbs, Oats 80 lbs,
Peas 60 lbs.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-04-22
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STATE PENITENTIARY

The Chester Standard under the caption of
affairs at Home, takes occasion to discuss our
punitive system. and holds that our Criminal
Code is bloody one dscrcdil to the refine.
pie, and adopts the suggestion Of Judge ONEAI
that prisoners of the State should he mndc to
build Pcnitcntiary for themselves, without cost
to The State, instead OF being supported in idle.
ness III our District Jns, at the public COST
We, however, arc not prepared to adopt that
humanitarian sentiment which aims ut the abo.
lilion Of capital punishment. We nevertheless
believe that there should be n system devised. by
which prisoners should be made to labor while
in prison, and we are willing T., adsrit that, in
our own State thore are some offences now nun.
ished with death, in which the penalty might
well he modified.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-04-22

Consoi'"G. The Massachusetts Republicans
enjoy n source of consolation, not in the way of
all communities, but which we arknowc,lt. has
been vonchsafrd to them in the highest pcrfrc
tion. The Boston correspondent of The Tribune
compliments the rnrmhcrs "f Congress from that
STATE in the following rquivocal laneuagc:
''l'robaly there will he some changes i'm the
delegation TO the Lower House. yet in spite of all
that has been said to their dispnragrmcnt, the
people seem t"crubly well satisfied will, thrr..-
They nre always on hand To vote; and generally
vote right. Some o them got little mvstiiir.
last year, Oh the Minnesota bill; Gov Banks
apologizcd for them ncrward, and the people
overlooked their blundrr So long IA we have n
shrcwd and able man like Wilson in the Senate
tn take general survey Of the field, there is hut
little risk III scn.lng weaker Incn TO the House
II is, in my opinion. great advantage to pro-
pie I" have for their representatives men whn
cannot reasonably look for any higher clrva-
ton"
III this correspondent is correct-f ii is an ad-
vantage 10 send men to Congress whose abilities
and qualifications do not warrant them in locking
for higher homors-thcn Massachusetts for the
last three years, with the single exception nf Mr.
Banks, whose ambition does lead to higher aspi-
rations, has been mos, admirably represented.
There is another advantage spoken of by THIS
correspondent So long rs Senator Wilson is
there to take charge Of them. weak men are rs
good ms nny for Representatives. The Briyadicr
will keep them all strnight. How will Alcssrs
I}urlinganie, Dawes, Timothy Davis, aud the rest
of the NJ. C.'s from the Bay State, relish this com.
plmcnt1-N. J. JoT. Of Commerce..