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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE.

7EOHAS MCCONNELL, Esq. Of SuIonerhill
Chairman.
Allegheny, James bcGough.
Bl.cilick, Joseph Mards,
Cambria, Thomas O'Connsll.
Carroll, John Buck,
CSrrolto~n, Henry Scan!Ia,
Chest, Warrington Douglass,
Casst Springs, Montgomery Doug!aS.
Ciearfsld. Edward Il. DoIIigan,
Conem augh. David Williams,
Conemsugh Borough, John Brawlsy,
Croyls, WIN. Murray,
kesnsUarg. I 2. Fenlon.
Gal!itEin. John Trainer.
Jack son. Joel Si!pIcIs.
jshu,towu--
Frst Ward, J. 2. Earnes.
Sscond % G. Nelson Smith,
Third 4 7. L. Heyer,
Fourth d" Nathan w. Horton.
Iore.to, James U'Donneu,
Munster, John Thomas,
RicAla1d, George Orris,
Sumu1itr;lle, James w. Condor.
susqpehaRnsn, Charles Weakland.
Washington, Joseph BurEo0s.
Taylor. GcorZe KurtK,
White, George Walters.
Ycdss L. b. CIaner.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06

Ey We will publish escription of the
County Fair, now progressing, in our paper
next week. The weather promises to be fa-
Yorablo.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06

4 NEW CoUNrERTEIr AFLoAI' !, -
felt two dollar bills. PurPoTung y B,nk
by the Farmers and Manutac'n'eIs ss,sntl7
Poughkeepsie. New York were sbs
fersd ID New York By two T0naoD'
feeted their es-apn.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06

Eg Democratic Tickets are now ready
aud for distribution at the DBMoCsAr & SEN
TINEL. or at the MoUNTA1NEER Office They
should be sent to every District in the County
during the present week.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06

Ge Mr.. A Blaiu requests u. to state he
will have an abundant supply of prime Fresh
Oysters. at his Saloon, on High Street Give
rim q call.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

\ Democratic meeting was held at the he
tel Of Mr.. Michael plott, in Susquehauna
township, on last Thursday evening. The
attendance was large, aud the grca;cst erthu-
siasm prevailed. Speeches were matic BY
p. s. Noon. Esq. Capt. George \ Saith,
and C. D Murray. The Democracy ot,Sus-
quehanna will give good account of thcm-
selves ON next Tuesday.
4 large and enthusiastic meeting VAS held
at St. Augustine, Jlearfeld township, on last
Friday afternoon. We were not in atten-
dance. and have not been furnished with a
list of the Officers. The meeting was ad-
dressed by John s. Rhey aud K. L. john
ston, Esqs. Old Clearlcd is all right
On Friday cvrning large meeting assem-
bled at the hotel of Mr.. Myers, in Loretto
Borough. Peter j Christy presided, assis-
ted by number OF Vice Presidents and Sec
retaries. Addresses were delivered by Gen.
Joseph M'Donald, r. l. Johnston, z. S.
Noon, John S. Rhey, Col. r. II Shicls and
c D. Murray. The entire ticket will re-
! ceive large majority in Loretto Borough
and Allegheny township.
~ We are indebted to the enterprising .
publishers. Messrs. Hunt q Minor, for a
copy of the Pittsburg Almanac for 1859 Il
has been prepared under the supervision OF
that famous Almanac Maker" Sanford c.
Hill, and contains greater amount of uscfu
information than any almanac we ever ex.
amined. We hope our merchants will patro
nzc Messrs Hunt & Minor
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06

John II. Read in Favor Of Fra ~
The Da,IsG re.tor 'n'
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-10-06

&T Promiscs to DO good-the Fair.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, January THE Presi-
dent sent message to the Senate to- 'ay
enclosing the correspondence relative to the
arrest of Walker by Com. Paulding. He
says that, while Paulding committed great
error in the arrest of Walker, he was actua-
ted by patriotic motives, and was desirious
of promoting the interest Of the country
He says that Nicaragua has sustained no
injury by the act that she alone has the
right to complain, and that night it is eTi-
dent she will not exercise.
A warm debate occurred after its read
ing. and it was referred to the Committee
on Foreign affairs. Messrs. Seward, Doc
little and Pearce sustained the Presidents
views, & Messrs. Davis, Crittenden, Brown,
Pugh, Toombs and Douglas opposed them.
WAsH1NeroN, January s.-Reliable in
formation from Kansas states, that over 700
votes were cast for the Lecompton Consti-
tuition; which is believed to be MAORI
ty of all the votes in the Territory. Presi-
dent Calhoun would not open the boxes un-
til after the election on the 5th Of January.
The movement of the conservative portion
of the Free State men, created the best feel
ings, and it is believed, in political circles,
that Kansas will soon be admitted as State
of the Union without any difficulty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
The Utah Expedition.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. Sort Kearney dates
to 23d, state that Col. Johnston was at
fort Bridger November 20: Col. Cookies
command had also arrived there; but
nothing is said about his being attacked.
The grass is all burned and the animals of
the expedition were dying at the rate of a
hundred per day. The Mormons are
fortifying all the passages along the route.
1t is reported that superior body of
Mormons overpowered Col. Cookies com
mand, while passing from Hams Fork to
Bridger, butehering two hundred men and
taking number of prisoners, hanging all
the officers captured. The report is doubt
less false or exaggerated. ~ -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
Now Is the time to Subscribe

We want the circulation Of this paper
increased, and therefore appeal to our
friends to aid US in extending it. In o rdO
to encourage subscriptions and enlarge the
circulation Of the Democrat, we offer the
paper at the following low
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For single subscriber, 50 in advance.
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with the cash, will be entitled to ono copy
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or if paid to the Postmaster in Charlotte.
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postage. To any part of this county it
goes free of postage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

NATIONAL FOUNDRY.--Last week we
noticed the reception of Prof. Emmons'
Report concerning the advantages of the
valley of Deep River, Chatham county. as
site for the establishment of national
foundry. The report was made in pursu-
anee of instructions from Gov. Bragg, and
has been or is to be laid before Congress
with the view of inducing the Government
to locate foundry at place so we'll adapt
ed to the purpose. Prof. Emmsns enume-
rates some of the advantages of Deep River
as follows: Its abundant supply of btu
minous and semibituminous Goals of the
best qualities; its vast resources for the
manufacture of iron; its materials for con-
struction in wood and stone; ample water
power its soil and productions; and its
climate and good water. Besides, it will
be out of reach Of an enemy in time of war.
A Railroad is now being constructed from
the coal fields to Fayetteville, which would
give the U. S. Arsenal at the latter place
easy communication with the Foundry.
Gov. Bragg has manifested commend
able foresight in having this report sub
mittod to Congress for consideration.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
SENATOR DOUGLAS.

The Washington Union publishes strong
article against the course pursued by Mr.
Douglas in regard to Kansas affairs. We
have not yet Joined in the sweeping denun-
citation ofDouglas, because we preferred to
wait and learn with more certainty his mo-
tiVes and intentions. In political matters
we have made it a rule to use deliberation in
forming conclusions, and not take position
from which we might have to recede in the
future and thus subject ourselves and the
party with which we act to be tantalized
by the opposition and accused of inconsis-
tency. We can point to the past with the
proud satisfaction of knowing that wshave
never yet backed down from any position
assumed in regard to politics r Stephen A.
Douglas never has been peculiar favorite
with us, land we long since expressed the
hope that he might not be nominated for
President,) but in view of the great service
he has heretofore rendered the cause of
democracy and Southern Rights, we felt it
a duty to be cautious how we treated him
at this time. We are not in the habit of
denouncing man because other people do
so-the evil tendencies of such course are
observable in everyday life.
But to Mr. Douglas present position in
opposition to the policy of the Administra-
ton we object, not merely because he and
the President differ as to what is right, The
or any other man is entitled to the privi-
lege of forming opinions, but we object to
it because we think it detrimental to the
peace of the country, to the early settle
ment of the Kansas difficulties, and incon-
sistent with the principle of the Nebraska
bill. Senator Green, of Missouri, in his
reply to Mr. Douglas speech, clearly points
out the Inconsistency of the honorable gen
tleman's present position with his previous
one in regard to Congressional power in
the Territories.
The President thinks that Kansas should
be admitted into the Union under the Le-
compton Constitution, and thus leave the
people to settle their difficulties in the ca
pacity of sovereign State. Mr. Douglas
says no, the Lecompton Convention was
not constitutional body, and as it did not
allow the people to vote on the whole Con-
stitution, it should be rejected by Con-
gress, and the whole matter referred back
to the Territory. The policy of the Presi-
dent, if adopted, will take the matter out
of Congress, while that CT Mr. Douglas will
keep the country excited and agitated for
some time to come. Therefore we think
every national man should endorse the
policy of Mr. Buchanan and his Administra-
ton, and cooperate for the purpose of
quietiug the agitation of the slavery ques-
ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
VALUABLE PROPERTY
EOR SALE. ...

VIII be sold in the town of Charlotte, on the
2Gth day of January. being Tuesday Of Court,
the following valuable property, viz:
THREE LOTS in the Southwestern
portion of said town, on which Is a comfortable
Dwelling House, a good Brick Kitchen, a
We'll of excellent water, and other conven-
iencies calculated to make it one of the
most desirable residences in the town.
ALSO, the undivided half Of ....
I've Tracts Of Land
lying on the Plank Road in the ncighborhoOd
of Paw Creek Church.
Also, 80 Shares Of Stock in the Char
lotte and S. G. Railroad Company.
The above sale is made in order to close the
business of i. Oates in North Carolina. and will
be positive and without reserve. Terms made
known ON day Of sale.
l.. J. LOWRIE, Agent.
Jan. 5, 1853. 9O-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY,

The Anniversary of the battle of New
Orleans, was celebrated in this place by
the Hornets Nest Ri1emen parading and
firing salutes. The Company looked fine,
and we were pleased to notice a decided
Improvement in marching. Every commu-
nifty ought to have military organization;
and we hope all fee! deep interest in the
prosperity of the Riflemen. Our young
men ought to rally to its support. Per
forming military duty under disciplined
officers will improve young man in many
ways. especially in walking. holding the
body erect, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
MARRIED.,

In Catawba county, On the Oath ult, Mr. Jos.
Aiken of Burke, to Miss Elizabeth Link.
In Iredell county, Mr. Robt. Mckay to Miss
Margaret Crosby. Also, Mr. Franklin j Johnston
to Miss Bette Westmoreand.
In Rowan county, ON the 22d ult., Mr. George
Seamon and Miss Nancy III. Mclaughlin. Also,
Mr. David X. Woods to Miss Mary Masters
In Grcensborough, on the 29th ult., Mr.. Will
liam Yanstory and Miss Nancy Hughes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

ES We are not in the habit of publishing
complimentary notices of our paper-we
have scrupulously refrained from anything
of the kind-but out of many letters re-
ceivcd from gentlemen who occupy promi-
neat positions, as well as from those who
pursue moro humber path in life, we
feel excused for making an extract from
one 4 friend at Palatka, Fla, writes US
as follows:
.Enclosed you will find 81 for which
please continue my paper another year and
forward one copy to e1-Goy. w. B. Moseley
at this place. Gov. Moseley requests me
to say to you that its your strict adherence
to the true democratic principles and your
uncompromisipg support of principle, re-
CARELESS of men, that has induced him to
subscribe for yourp paper, and that he wishes
you great success" &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
DISSOLUTION.

"HE copartnersalip heretofore existing UNI
n der the firm of DRuCKER 81 SOMNERs, is
dissolved by mutual consent. All parties hay
ing claims against the firm viii prest Mt them for
settlement; and those indebted, either by note
or book account. are requested 10 make pay ment
immediately. Either OF the parties are author
lied to the name of the tirm in liquidation
L. DRUCkER,
Z. SOMMERS.
January 9, 1853.
- In Withdrawing from the firm, the under
signed begs leave to tender his grateful acknow-
Judgments to his friends and the public for the
patronage he has enjoyed, and respectfully so
icits continuance Of the same to his successors.
-..E +. SOMMEkS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
LETTER FROM GEN. WALKER.

Gen. Walker has written long letter
to the President, demonstrating the legal
ity of his expedition and the illegality of the
acts of Davis and Paulding, and demanding
reparation from the Government. He re-
pudiates the name of pirate, and declares
emphatically that he will not relax his
efforts, and that while his faith in right
and confidence endure, he will endeaver to
regain what has been wrongfully wrested
from him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
Conversational.

In the Senate on the 4th instant, Mr.
Fitzpatrick moved that the Presiden: be
requested to communicate the correspond
ence relative to the seizure of Gen. Walker
MIR Pugh offered a Kansas Compromise
bill, proposing to admit Kansas under the
Lecompton Constitution, the slavery clause
to be submitted to the direct vote of the
qualified electors on the 9TH of April next,
and enunciating distinctly the right of the
people to call a Convention to amend the
Constitution. Mr. Brown commenced a
speech in favor of admitting Kansas under
the Lecompton Constitution, but owing to
an attack of vertigo, was compelled to
yield the floor.
On the 9th, Mr. Crittenden's proposition
to increase the tariff was discussed and
tabled.
In the House, Mr. Clingman reported a
resolution from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, calling on the President for infor-
nation relative to the seizure of General
Walker; also for instructions to the naval
officers inducing such course. He viewed
the act of Commodore Paulding in inva-
ding the territory of Nicaragua as too i'm
portant to be passed by without full in
vestigation. Mr. Savage stigmatized the
Clayton Bulwer treaty as the most stupen-
dous fraud ever perpetrated by Great
Britain against us. The resolution was
adopted with amendments. Mr. Quitman
asked the consent of the House, which was
refused, to introduce bill to repeal the
neutrality laws. Morrill, introduced bill
to punish polygamy; which was referred to
the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Winslew
introduced bill for the relief of John
Dobbin, late purser in the Navy. Also,
bill to alter the place of holding the Fall
Term of the Circuit Court for the District
of North Carolina.
On the 5th, long debate occurred in the
House onMr Quitman's motion to refer that
part of the Presidents message relating to
Central America and the Neutrality Laws
to select committee. Mr. Quitman de-
nouncedt those laws and said they ought
to be swep from the statutes as unconsti-
tutional. Mr. Stephens of Ga. and Keitt of
S. C. severely condemned Com. Paulding's
action in arresting Walker. Mr. Stephens
said Walker ought to be restored to the
place whence he was taken, with repara-
ton for all losses.
On the 9th, the discussion ON that portion
of President Buchanan's message relating
to Central America, was resumed. Messrs
Sickles, Haskins and Gilmer. although &C
knowledging the seizure of Walker as tech
nically illegal, justified it under the pecu-
liar circumstances in which it was made.
Mr. Bliss. of Ohio, made speech condemn
ing the decision in the bred Scott case.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
REMARKS.

We advance quotations this week for
some kinds of produce, and lower them for
others.
CoTToN-But little offering and prices
are about the same as last week.
CoRN-Not much offering-price slight
ly advanced.
Flour AND WHRAr-No alterations in
price.
PEAS in demand at quotations.
The roads being in bad condition the
past week, trade has not been very brisk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

The citizens Of Steele Greek and vicinity are
respectfully informed that having employed
some Of the best Shoe and Boot Makers in west
ern North Carolina, L am now prepared to man.
ufacture BOOTS and SHOES of the very best
quality and on terms to suit the hard times. So
give me a trial and b. convinced.
..-.- TIiOS. Ii. MARKS.
Jan. IL, 1853 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

CHARLESTON, January 6.-Cotton was
in fair demand to-day, but the ligdt stock
offering. owing to the unfavorable weather
for samplng, limited the sales to $50 bales.
Holders were firm and realized an advance
of TO cent ON Mondays prices. viz to
81 cents
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

LONG TIME IN SERVICE.-The Fayette-
vile Observer entered upon its 34th year
on the first of January. The senior editor,
T. J. Hale, has been in the editorial harness
thirty three years, and we have often Won
dered how he did to stand such hard labor
for so long period, and "hold his own SO
we'll He has been successful, but we sup
pose it is owing to his untiring and indus
trious habits, which all must exercise who
desire success to crown their efforts. But
few constitutions can stand the proper dis
charge of editorial duties for 33 years; and
we sometimes think that the silver cord will
be loosed and the golden bowl broken at
the fountain so far as we are concerned, be-
fore we discharge 33 years of such service.
Nevertheless, we have enlisted for the war.
Although we have always differed pOlitl-
caUy with the Observer, we have ever
viewed it as one among the best newspapers
in the South and are gratifed to hear of
its continued prosperity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
DIED,

Near Statesville, on the 25th ult., David D.
Salmon, Esq, aged 70 years.
In Salisbury, on the 3lst ult., Mrs Elizabeth
Cowan, relict of the late Thomas L. Cowan,
aged "a years. .s..
In Guilford county, on the Sd inst, DIR.
James T. Dick, aged about IS years, leaving a
wife. two small children, and many relatives and
friends so mourn his early death.
.. OBITUARY.
Died, at his residence in Cabarrus county, N. c.
on Tie Ist Dec, MAJ. 1BZAN CANNON, in the
62nd year of his age.
Seldom is friend called upon to record the
death of one so lovely in his life and so esteemed
III his character as the subject Of this notice
Seldom is minister called upon to attend the
funeral of one whose loss will be more deeply felt
within the community in which he lived and in the
church of which he member. A polite and
courteous gentleman, an active and worthy citizen
and strict and conscientious Christian his lnt1u-
enee Of good was felt far and near. Born OF
Christian parents and reared in the bosom OF the
church, he early made profession OF religion
which life of faith and active usefulness amply
testified was not a mere cain profession. Fol
years he was consistent member OF Poplar len'
Church and for years efficient and conscien-
tious elder. AT the time of his death he was the
Oldest officer of said church, aud being jealous
and JudiciOus was looked up to and highly re.
spected by all. He was amiable in disposition and
pleasant in manners, while at the same time he
was distinguished for his zeal for the purity OF the
church, and was active in urging its discipline to
bear upon offenders In the death of MAJ
Cannon his bereaved widow has lost loving hus
band, his children kind and afIectionate father,
large connection of friends and relatives, friend
most dearly beloved and counsellor most highly
esteemed, the community, a law abiding and justice
loving citizen, and Poplar Tent Church an active
member and an officer most firm and Judicous
And although the immediate family of the deeeas
ed will doubtless most sensibly feel his loss anc
mss his presence, yet the whole community has
sustained great loss and the church here has tel
a tremendous shock. ID. A. V.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

TIT should be borne in mind that the fol-
lowing are wholesale prices mostly. We
endeavor to keep the quotations correct,
but allowance must be made for the fact
that prices frequently change Immediately
after the publication of the paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

@(H0 WE are requested to announce
Ill., r. Fl. MAXWELL as a candidate
for Constable for Charlotte District. Election
on the third Saturday in January.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12

TIE WAY THE KANSAS DIFFICULTY IS
TO BE sETTLED.-It will be seen by the
proceedings of Congress that Mr. Pugh of
Ohio, has introduced bill into the Senate
to settle the Kansas question. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Richmond
Enquirer explains the bill as follows:
1T seems to be understood among poll
tieians hero that the Kansas farce is about
being brought to a close by bill intro
ducod into the Senate by Mr. Pugh of Ohio.
This bill will provide for the immediate ad-
mission of Kansas as State into the Union,
under the Leeompton Constitution. Thus
far it satisfies the demands of Mr. Buch-
anan and his friends. Then it provides
farther, that the first Legislature after the
complete organization of the State shall
submit to vote of the people of the State,
whether the slavery clause as proposed by
the Lecompton Convention shall be added
to the Constitution, of which, at present, it
forms no part. Tho bill provides also that
the first or any subsequent Legislature
may submit to a vote of the people whether
they will call a Convention to alter or
amend the whole Constitution. This seems
to meet fully the demands of Senator Doug
las and his friends, and the impression is
that this bill will meet with general ap-
prevail. and soon become law; so that by
the lst of June next, the Senators and Rep
resentatives from the State of Kansas, may
be in their seats here. OF course the bill
wipes out the elections held on the 21st of
December and to-day in Kansas, and fixes
a day for the election of State officers.
The objectionable parts of the Ordinance
(Which is not a part of the Constitution
will also be stricken out, and all the priyil-
eyes granted Is other States on their ad
mission will be awarded to Kansas"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-01-12
SUPREME COURT.

In addition to the list we published las
week of those who obtained license to prac
tice law in this State, we add the following
In the Superior Courts:
William J. Kerr, Charlotte.
Samuel P. Smith, Mecklenburg.
F. @. Roberts, Craven.
David NJ. Furches, Mocksville.
In the County Courts:
Thos w Brown, Jr, Wilmington.
George Whitfield, Tarboro.