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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

TIE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH is now pronounced
to be complete failure. One of the best elcctri-
clans says that the wire is exposed to the water,
and that the best apparatus in the world cannot
force the current beyond such point of exposure
How it happened that the thing got out of fix SO
after the messages of the Queen and President
were transmitted over it, we are at loss to under
stand We confess to some doubt with regard to
the reception of any message in this country from
England over the cable. The thorough working
of the cable for one day, the immediate celebration
of the event in Gotham, the rise and sale of stock
and the abrupt cessation of all communication,
have too much the appearance ola preconcerted
plan the part of the chief wirc-,rorkcrs. After
all the bunconlbe of johnny Bull and his calfy dc
scendants of humbuggine New York. during which
the latter burnt the Quarantine buildings and part
of their City Hall, the whole thing fails No
presume rejoices at the failure of the Cable to
work but those who GO mad over every novelty
before they fully understand the cause of their
joicing, are justly the subjects of ridicue. We
suggest that the next wire be manufactured in
this country, and that, the wire not suffi-
GENTLY covered, the whole thing be first dragged
through Tar River.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

The DANGER OF PRosPERITY.-Aen very often
succeed in business and get along we'll until they
reach that point at which, having secured a sufi-
cheney. there seems to be no particular necessity
for exertlon and vigilance, and thinking that every
thing will 60 on smoothly they give themselves up
to listlessness devote their attention to supply
ing their personal wants and gratifying their SEN
sual appettes; and their downfall dates from that
point. 1t is of parties. When continued
success marks the progress of political party
when series of brilliant victories stamp invinci-
blity upon its banners, and its ranks are swollen BY
the rising generation and accessons from other
parties, there is great danger that lethargy and
careiessness will seize its members and the selfish
and designing in its own ranks will foment dis
cord and wrangling by unrighteous scramble
after rewards. 1t is therefore necessary for the
healthy action of the body polite that two parties
should exist; and there is safety in small majorites
The time-honOrcd articles of Democratic faith
should form the whole machinery of our govern
ment; but such are the fraties of human nature
and such the variety of motives which prompt men
to action, that it may well be feared the very ele-
ments which contributed to success will prove the
seeds of corruption and overthrow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
Trust Sale.

EPY VIRTUE OF AN ASSIGNMENT to me made
- by Mrs F. A. Motz will expose to public sale
the 10th day of December the Court House
in Lincolnton, the following property viz:
That Tract of Land the of LincoInton, ~
ing both sides of Mill Creek adjoining the lands of
Daniel Shuford. John Butts, V. A. Mc,ec and others
containing about $50
All her interest. being undivided fourth of and in
the Laurel Hill Cotton Factory with all its machinery
and appendages of every kind s-- ..-..s.re
The following NEGROES: Tom aged about Al
years. Alkaline about H. Jane about o. Lzzy about 80
and her Six Children Robert, Henry Frank Ed Fanny
and Sally the oldest of whom is about 10 years of
ALSO, Il lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Farming Utensils. Cows, &c.
Esg~ The Lands will be sold a credit Of Six
Months. bond and approved securities being required
and the title reserved till payment For the Negroes
cash will he required. ~ II 10y I
All parties having claims secured in the trust win
present them on that day., --4- H. ". GUION,
Nov. 2. 1853 33-Gt~~ # Trustee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

AN ELECTIVE JUDIcIARY.--In New York
much dissatisfaction is expressed with the present
mode of electng Judges by the people, and "A
movement is made for another Convention to amend
the State Constitution in this respect.
The New Orleans Pieayune, speaking of the
evils of an elective judiciary, says:
1.-The experiment of an elective judiciary is
brief one; yet how disastrous has it proved. In
San Francisco, where the judges have always
been elective, the utter ineffciency of the legal
tribunals originated the celebrated Vigilance
Committee, that overbore all the authorities of the
State. In Wisconsin, judge lost his election for
having given decision sustaining the Fugitive
Slave law. In this State, notwithstanding the
comparative integrity, ability and mpartiality of
thejudicary several decisions have been attributed
to the influence of partisan prejudices and the
majority holding office are denounced, in many
quarters, simply because they have known political
partialites The bench, filed by party action,
has become the shuttlecock of the press-buffeted
for its outsvngs--itsm mode of election its motives
and even its efficiency and integrity impeached
That we have any able men in such station is
the accident, not the legitimate result, Of our
system.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

SENTENCED TO HANG HIMsELF-The Chinese
are great people and have a queer way of doing
things. keying, who negotiated the recent trea-
ties with certain foreign powers, it appears has fell
under the displeasure of the Emperor He did not
make good treaty the Emperor thought he
ought to have made, therefore he was sentenced to
be strangled to death; but he protesting against
such mode of extinguishing his daylight, the
sentence changed and he was ordered to hang
b'msc!f which he was fool enough to do like many
others before him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

In this county, at the residence of Martha Ieehower
the 2ith of October, Margaret julia infant daughter
of Rufus H. and Mary Jane Alternately aged 10 months
and Is days. $500 -
In Statcsve, the 25th ult, Miss Mary Warren,
aged about Is years.
In Salisbury the 22d utmo, Mrs Louise Adeline
McNeely, wife of VIM. g. McNeely, aged % years.
At Chapel Hill, ON the 18th ult, James N. Holt
of DIR. VIM. r. Holt, aged about 20 years.
In Alamance county, on the 9th ut DR.. VIM. NJ.
Johnston Associate Editor of the Spirit of the Age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

ExEcUTED.-The negro boy Wilson convicted
at the late term of Iredel Superior Court for the
murder of Mrs. Margaret Frceland, was executed
on Friday last, this place. As is customary
on such occasions, several thousands of persons
were present to witness the dreadful scene. We
learn that the deflnct was in the hands of the NJ
DIS, for the exercising of medical science, by 10
o'clock the ensuing Understandable Empress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
THE MEcKLENBURG FAIR

Will open on Thursday morning next at clock.
Members of the Society, with badges on, will be
,rowed to carry their families the Fair Grounds
IT pleasure. Persons who do not belong to the
Society viii be expected to pay 25 cents for ad-
mission to the Grounds each day. Tickets and
badges can be procured of Mr. Lowrie at the Book
Store until Thursday morning o'clock-after that
time. they will be furnished at the gate.
The ADDRESS will be delivered on Friday at ] I
o'clock on the Ground, and the premiums present
cd Immediately afterwards.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

FOREIGN NEws.-Lirerpool dates to the 10th
ult have been received. Cotton, fine and inferior
qualities, had slightly declined; middling, I'M
changed in price.
The war in India appears to have subsidized, and
the mutincers pretty effectually conquered. On
the 9Th of September body of rebels were sIaught-
cred, and four of the emissares of Nena Sahib who
butchercd SO many women and children have been
caught and executed. ..,-..
The surviving officers of the steamer Austria,
recently burnt at sea- have published card IN the
Liverpool papers declaring that the Captain and
themselves did all in their power to prevent the
calamity.
A nugget of gold weighing 2,loo ounces has
been found in Australia Accounts from Turkey
express fears that the Christians in Cnda will be
massacreed, and the government ha taken add
tional measures for their protection.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN New YORK--A hor-
rible attempt at massacre was made in west Both
street on Tuesday last \ young man named
Goulding, whose father is lumber merchant,
attacked his father with axe, breaking his skull
and inficting mortal wound. His mother came
to the assistance of her husband, and was badly
wounded. 4s. ,- e-- 60 d
Two brothers, aged respectively 8 and Is years,
were next attackedzthe eldest being mortally
wounded. married sister, with babe in her
arms next attacked but not seriously injured.
Two servant girls horribly wounded-the
recovery of both being doubtful.
The perpetrator of this horrid act is only nine
teen years of age. lie was clerk in store, but
very disspated. :.+- -
After the slaughter he locked himself in his
room and blew his brains out.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

PoMoLoGICAL SoCIETY.-The North Carolina
State Agricultural Society appointed the following
gentlemen as delegates to the Convention to be
held in this town the 18th inst. for the purpose
of organizing a Pathological Society: Joshua Lind
lev. Il w johnson, j Zollicoffcr, S W West
Lrrok, and Daniel Asbury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

Mr. CLXGMAN's ADDREss.-We devote a con-
siderable portion of our space this week to the
publication Of Hon. I. L. Clingman's address be-
fore the State Agricultural Society on the 2lst
ut We don't like to publish such lengthy ar
ticIr< but surprising that readers, and espc-
ciaIy farming friends, would like to read this
Address, we insert it to the exclusion of our usual
variety of NATTER aud we think it interesting and
instructive enough to repay perusal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

When the practice of fogging in the L. s. Navy
was abolished, it was feared and predicted that
more cruel methods of punishment would be re-
sorted to by officers of ships. W. Sherman, Sur
geon to the ship-of-war Dale, publishes card, in
which he protests against Furnishing sailors by con-
fining them in what is called ''sweat boxes, with
their hands in irons behind them, and thus kept
for 10 or Is hours without food or drink. These
'sweat boxes" are or feet high, la inches
wide and Ii inches deep. The heat is kept at a
temperature of over 100 degrees. The Doctor says
that on opening one of these boxes, man who had
been confined therein fell forward on his face in
an almost dying condition. He addresses his card
to the commanding officer of the African squadron
and expresses the opinion that such punish
ment is cruel and inhuman.
But for thus taking the part of the poor sailor,
Dr. Sherman has been denounced by the officers
of the squadron and arraigned before court mar
tial of said officers and dismissed for his mpert-
nence The DIR. has appealed from this decision
to the Secretary of the Navy, and we hope Mr.
Sec'v Toucey will reinstate him and examine into
the conduct of the officers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

GoLD.-Mr Saml I'll. Christian, of Montgomery
county, exhibited at the State Fair, p nuggets of
Gold taken from his mines in that county, varying
in weight from two ounces to 81 lbs, and the
whole weighing about 80 pounds. Prof Emmons
pronounces it to be by far the best and richest
ever exhibited at one time, and from mine in
this any other State in the Union. 1t is nearly
all pure gold.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

will sell at Public Sale Thursday the 18th Of
November, the late residence of SamI N. Moore,
decd, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, among which may
be found superior PTANO-nearIy new.
ALSO, Stock Of Horses, tors, Sheep, dc.
One Carriage and Basgy,
and other articles not mentioned gssy- Terms made
known day of sale. JNO. W. MOORE,
Nov. 2. 1858 33-3t Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

DETENTION OF GooDS.-We have heard serious
complaints from some of our merchants, that goods
put on the at Carolina city for them were not
received inside of fifteen twenty days. Such
delay is unaccountable, vexatious and I'M furious to
the business community, and will be detrimental
to the roads if repeated, as the merchants in the
interior will be induced to change their shipping
route, however much they might regret the
necessity for doing so.-iStotsrtUe Erpress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
PIG IRON for Sale.

large quantity of very superior soft grey Pig Iron
for Foundries.
also have several experienced mouders prepared to
do any kind of work in their line.
Apply 10 F. NJ REINHARDT,
Cottage Home, Lincoln County,S. C.
Nov. .. 1888 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

CASTOR SUPERIOR Court held last week,
Judge Manly presiding. There was case of
special Importance tried
Judge Manly is one of the oldest as well as one
of the ablcst of Superior Court Judges, and is
much esteemed everywhere for frmness in dis
charging his official duties and his uniform courtesy
towards everybody.
The Superior Court of MON is in session this
week. Next week the Court for Meckenburg
will be held
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

GEN. WM. WALKER, the renowned fillibust"r,
passed through this place Thursday night last
on his way North. lie is very mild looking man
to make much noise about
Every once in while they renew the report
that Walker is going to try his hand at Mic
aragua again. There may be motive in cir
culating these rumors, viz: to get the government
to put faith in the report, like the cry of 'wolf'
in the fable, when he will actually pounce upon
the coveted land and take possession. 1t is said
that Walker is now preparing an expedition, well
supplied with men and money, to invade Nicaragua,
and that it is attracting serious consideration in
Washington city. 1t is further said that if the L.
States does not resist these movements that Great
Britain will, and prevent the landing of llibusters
ON the shores of Nicaragua.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

COMMON School FUND.-We will publish next
week the distributive share to each county of the
Common School Fund. We notice that all the
counties receive exactly the same amount which
they received in the Spring.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
To all whom it may concern.

Al P%rsons indebted to BREM 4 STEELE,
earnestly requested to pay the by the LIST day
OfJanuary, 1883 they will most positively be sued
viii be found at the Insurance Office until that
time.
Those who disregard this pstce cannot justly COM
plain, after twelve months indulgence. IT is important
that the business should be settled.
A. c. STEELE.
October &c, 1858. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

rag- We return our thanks to Mr. Jno W. Wick
for key of very fine Oysters which he presented
US last week. Mr. Wick receives daily supplies of
these large fresh bivafves at the confectionery
store of Houston g. Hunter, direct from Ports
mouth, Virginia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

sg- Dr. Grier has resigned the Presidency of
Erskne College at Due West, S, C., and Rev. Jno.
Miller of Alabama has been elected in his place.
The Synod of the Associate Reformed Church,
recently in session at Due West resolved to estab-
lish Theological Seminary, and elected Dr. Grler
Professor Orthodoxy and Dr. i. f. PRESLEY Prof
of Hebrew.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

Bas- The Virginia Democratic State Convention
is to be held at Petersburg the LIST of December
There is good deal of competition for the non-
nation of candidate for Governor; but we sup
pose all will be satisfied after the nomination is
made.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
NOTICE.

will expose at Public Sale Monday the 18th of
November the late residence Of Mrs Mary Alexander
decd valuable lot of Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture Farming Utensils, Horses Cows Hogs Sheep, &C.
a lot of Wheat Corn, Hay and Fodder. Also Car
riage and Wagon, and numerous other articles usually
found in housekeeping and farming.
Terms made known day of sale.
.a..- JNO. W. MOORE,
Nov. 2. 1885, :i3-2t Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

E=s,~ Persons who wish to attend the = G. State
Fair at Columbia on the 9th inst, will he allowed
to 20 and return over the Charlotte 4 5. G. Rail
rrlG for one fare.
\. =. Calhoun, Esq, President of the Society,
!, To deliver the annual Address. ..-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

HOG CHoLERA.-A farmer in Gates county,
n. E., has lost one hundred and fifty head of hogs
recently, by the cholera other fatal disease
and a neighbor equally as many.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

SIEUp.-Mr j. II. Daniel brought us last week
the Chinese Sugar Cane. The strip is an excel
lent article, and so is friend Daniel-we have a
lartiaty for both
An Iowa paper estimates the quantity of Chinese
sugar grown in the western part of that State
this year, as sufficient to make million gallons of
Sirup.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

A MAMMOTH TuRNIp.-Dr Elliott of Catawba
county, left with us last week turiip measuring
% inches liz circumference
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
49,. Ne W Firnn.
ThOs. Trotter & j. G.. Wilkinson
EHAVE formed COMPREHENSIVE under the ma me
IL IL and style of J. G. WILKINSON & CO.,
Watch and JeWelry Business.

in all its various branches, at No. Granite Row OPP
pose the Mansion House. They offer for sale
large and splendid Stock of Watches Jewelry &C. &C.
and will sell goods ; low for Cash they can be
sold anywhere.
Nov 2, 1858 33-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

The Oregon legislature met at Salem on the 18th
of Sept. and adjourned sine die, thus giving up
the formation of State organization until the
Territory is formally admitted BY Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

Are offered by s
nv m Wp aD ny VI

Are o1iered by = = -
II. II. lib IL H. VI.
In Printed DeI.ains Paris Popns ShawlS and Ladies
DRESS GOODS generally. lie is offering
Elegant DeI.ain Bobcs Iaisc (worth Sls) for SIo.
Superb Deain Robes aQue, $24, for SI5.
Beautiful Dcl.an Robes aQuille, $I5 for S9J.
Handsome dcI.an Robes a'Quille, g SO. for 81
Beautiful DcI.an Robes aLaise ST., for So.
Valcnta Robes a'Laise Nalenta Robes aQuillc, very
cheap: Satin striped and printed DcLans worth 81 %
per yard) for 81 ! cents: Satin striped aud printed
DeIanS worth $ per yard for rs cents: Satin striped
and printed DeIains worth 13 cents for 80 cents
Printed DeI.ains (worh G24 cts for 379 cents; very
neat printed DeIanS (wOrth % cts) for ~ and -
A matchlcss selection of StIAWLS stella round and
square corners at % per cent less than regular prices
large stock of PLAIDS, (now very fashionablc) at
low prices.
November ., 1853. 33-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
Family Grocery Store.

The subscribers have opened Family Grocery Store
in Springs building Trade street, where may he
found all articles usually kept by such establishment,
low for cash ..'
{. T. & N. F.. ALEXANDER.
Nov 3 1853 33-2m. NV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
TRUST Sale. u.
On SATURDAY. the 18th Of November

will sell to the highest bidder, at the Steam Mil.
ONE NEGRO BOY first rate cooper ALSO, an 8
horse Engine with Barrel machine, &c. &c.
W. r. MYERS Trustee
Nov 2. 1858 2t.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
NEGROES WANTED.

] want to buy 5 or 6 NEGRO GIRLS from IA to 81
years DID, for which the highest price in Cash will be
paid. SAML ~ uARRIS
Nov. 2, 1853 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

NsApplication will be made to the
next General Assembly of North Carolina to amend the
Act Incorporating the Town of Charlotte.
October TO- 1888
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

OREGoN.-A battle took place at the Four
lakes, Oregon, on the lst of September, between
800 troops under Col. Wright, and 500 Indians.
The latter were completely routed, with seventeen
killed and many wounded. The troops sustained
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

Every variety Of Pocket and Table Cutlery Scissors
and Shears, Razors and Razor Strops, Scythes GRAIN
Grass and Bramble Blades; Coffee, Spice and Paint
Mills Manila, Cotton. Hemp and Jute ROpe-from 10
inches; Spades Sioyels and Forks of all kinds;
rudstones and futures Nails Spikes and Brads; Horse
and Mile Shoes, Horse shoe Nails Sausage Cutters
aud Suffers. Also, the r-.
Cetebr0ted Anchor Br0md Boltiny Cloths,
assorted numbers and great variety of other Goods
mentioned; all of which We inrite Merchants asad
Planters visiting town call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere. - a.s
October &c. 1858. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02
REMARKS.
2, 1858.

Flour is firm with slight advancing tendency.
Not much Offering ~
Cotton-price about the same as last week--but
little offering compared with previous wecks-only
$50 bales sold during the week.
Wheat, good article would bring Sl-we
quote at 80 cts. to 81. 100
Bacon is scarce and wanted-price advancing.
Old Corn 81 cents per bushel, New, so cts.
Eggs selling at 20 cts per dozen, and scarce
at that; but we have no idea they will io'lg con-
tinue to bring such high price.
CHARLESTON Oct. &c otfon market depresscd
sales for the past week amounto 4ss bales prices
ranging from to IL cts The total receipts at this
port mp date show increase of 1919 bales
last year. Ell. ..- rsL
COLOMBIA, Oct. 30.--Cotton dull-sales at92 to liz
NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-Cotton dccning-some
sales ut III --<s.z s.Ez s.-s@ ..s So '--
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-02

CorToN PIckISG.-.M Editor: Having seen
recent publications with regard to Cotton picking
| desire small space in your columns to say,
that II of my hands picked 2,3G4 lbs. Six of
the hands are each 10 years Of age. One years
of age picked III lbs; all picked in daylight and
not by moonshine.
Oct. %. W. L. ROBINSON.
Mr. Jas. III. Davis informs us that negro woman
on his plantation picked 600 lbs. in one day and
nursed her child in the field during the day. Three
other hands picked over 100 lbs. each. Pretty
good for Providence.
The account we published some weeks ago of a
cotton picking in Edgecombe county was discredit-
ed by some of cotton growing friends-they
did not think it possible for one man to pick 1000
lbs i'm a day. At the State Fair we saw gentle
man from Edgecombe who confirmed the statement
from his own knowledge. The cotton was picked
on r. R. Bridges plantation, and one hand picked
lOG7 lbs in Is hours-he picked 80 lbs. in 80
minutes. Some one moved his baskets he filled
them.