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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-31

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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-31
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The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1859-03-31
Boot and Shoe Sllnp.

INHE undersigned respectfully informs the
L citizens of Okolona and vicinity that he i,
prepared to manufacture or repair boots and
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ner.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
WING CONVENTION.

The Wing District Convention assembled in this
town Wednesday last to nominate opposition
candidate for Congress in this District. Gen. j. A.
Young of Charlotte appointed President and Thos.
j. IIolton j. j. Bruner and G. W. Fenon, Secretaries
We have not had opportunity to see the proceed
ings but learn that all the counties represented
except Cleaveland, by 80 delegates. They were not
represented by regularly appointed delegates for all the
counties the District did not hold meetngs but by
persons who happened to be present.
Gen. Walkup of Union, made a speech and nominal
cd Thos S. Ashe Esq, of Wadesboro which was rati
fed by the convention unanimously.
Resolutions adopted, we learn, dcnouncing the
democratic party and harping pretty freely the tune
of corruption and extravaganza \. Boyden, Rufus
Barringer r. \. Caldwell, Gen. Young, J. J. Bruncr,
S. II. Walkup, and Mr. ShObcr made speeches.
Mr.. Ashe, the nominee, is gentleman in every
of the word ole lawyer and is said to possess con-
siderable ability If he accepts, the canvass will no
doubt be conducted by him and Mr. Craige in proper
and agreeable manner. But he will have to work hard
if he gets any advantage Craige, who has faith
fully represented the District for the last years. and in
whom the people have implicit confidence and are
willing to endorse again by reelection
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
MARRIED.,

In this county, on the 18th instant by the Rev. E. F.
Rockwell, Nj James +. Alexander of Charlotte, Miss
Mat McGinniss daughter Mr. Charles B. McGinniss
In this county, on the 18th inst by VIM Means, Esq,
Mr. Thomas J. fucket to Miss Martha c. McCord.
In this county, the 10th instant, by the Rev. r. ii.
Lafferty, Mr. H. c. Reid to Miss Matilda L. daughter
of Mr. Silas Caldwell
In lredell county the 10th inst, Mr.. John Steele
to Miss Elizabeth ID. Parker Also, at the same time,
Mr. John Cutton to Miss Saphrona Sheriff.. Also, Mr.
Jonas Rudisill to Miss Jane O. Simonton
In Guilford county on the 18th inst, Mr. JabeZ NJ.
Mendenhall to Miss Emma Jones, formerly of Green's
borough
In Goldsboro, the 18th inst, Vim. J. Volk Esq of
Columbus. Ga to Miss Louise Fries of Salisbury
In Orange county, the 18th ult, Mr. James Riley
Miss Caroline Pope.
In Cabarrus county, the 10th ult, Mr. Edmond r
Ludwick to Miss Margaret Fry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

RG3o The Hon. W. w. Boyce, the Representa-
tive in Congress from the Columbia District, s. c.,
in late letter which we find published in the
South Carolinian, says:
1t is but too probable that hostile sectional
party North will soon acquire possession Of the
Government. In that event the South should not
remain moment longer in the Union. Yet who
does not feel that the success of that movement
for independence depends on the opinion Of the
South as to how far the success Of the sectional
lied North was owing to the impolicy of the South
But how little Difference do many of the best
friends Of Southern independence pay to this
truth
In conclusion-I fear the North sectionalized
will soon take possession ofthe Government Then
l go for Southern independence at all hazards, by
Il single State leading off if necessary. 10 make
this movement successful the South should be
made much as possible one in sentiment, the
North should be divided as much possible; and
to accomplish this, in my opinion, the three
great requisites of Southern craftsmanship arc
moderation, moderation, moderation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
BY Last Nights Mail.
LATEST FROM EUROPE

ST. JoHNs May 2o-The steamer City of Baltimore
passed Cape Race to-day She brings three days later
news, having left Liverpool on the llth She was
boarded by the news boat OF the Associated Press
No battle had taken place at Pedmont.-The
Ausrians exhibiting much ndecison in occupying
and abandoning positions, apparently without motive.
There has been material change in the affairs of
Italy~since the steamer Canada left.
Heavy rains continued at the latest accounts.
The Vienna Bulletin says that the Austrians were
awaiting better weather before assuming the offensive
The Emperor and Prince Napoleon left for Genoa on
the 10TH The Princess Eugene has been proclaimed
Regent during their absence.
In Sardinia, General Marmosa had made the River
Dora his strategetical line. The Austrans were forth
flying positions the Sezia. Gen. Canrobert directs
the operations of the allies from Alexandria Sickness
prevailed among the Austrians Sardinia was preparing
for magnificent reception of the Emperor Napoleon
at Genoa.
1t is reported that Austria will have three
tourths OF million of troops under arms. Ancona had
been declared in state of siege The Pope protests
against Austria's promises to reconsider
Liverpool, May ll.-Cotton is quiet, with prices in
favor of buyers. Wheat has slightly advanced Other
articles unchanged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT TO NORTH
CAROLINA.

We are highly gratifed to have it in our power
to state, (says the Raleigh Staadard,) that Presi
dent Buchanan will visit this State early in June,
and be present at the Commencement at Chapel
Hill This will be the first visit of Mr. Buchanan
to North Carolina, or, we believe to any Southern
State. He will be heartily welcomed by the au-
thorties of the University, by the Faculty and
Students, and by the people Of the whole State
The following is his letter to the Committee of
the Trustees accepting their invitation to be pres
ent at Commencement:
WASHINGTON CITY, May II, 1859.
GcnIcnen: [ have been honored by your very
kind invitation on the part of the Trustees of the
University of North Carolina, to visit Chapel Hill
at the annual Commencement in June next.
1t affords me pleasure to say that cordially and
gratefully accept this invitation. | have long de-
sired to visit 1.-The old North State and become better
acquainted with people for whom l have ever en-
tertained the highest respect and esteem. The
occasion being literary, and not political, is just
such an one as l should myself have selected.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
To j. W. Ellis, and others, Committee.
The Hon. Jacob Thompson, Sec'y Of the lnte-
rior Ga graduate of the University has also wrote
letter to the committee signifying his intention
to accompany the President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
White Sulphur Springs,
Catawba County. N. G..

These Springs situated fifty miles North of Char
lote 20 miles West of Statewide and 25 miles East OF
MorgantOn, at the foot of the Mountains and in vci
nifty unsurpassed for the salubrity of its climate The
Proprietor, DIR. E. 0. ELLIOTT, announces to the
public that his House again open, with every accom-
mediation for the reception of visitors.
The peculiar tonic, Alternative and nvigoratng prop
critics of this WATER render it invaluable in
Diseases Of the Liner, Dyspepsia, Chronic Diaf-
rh@o, Nervous Debility, Spinal Diseases,
hcipiemt Consumption, Scrofulo,
Ermptire Diseases,
and all of debility accompanied with defective
appetite and want of assimilation. Particularly to
Females is this water eficacious
G. S. Browns tr-weekly Line of Four-I Coaches
from Satesville to Asheve, passes within five miles,
and visitors procure cOnveyances from Newton to
the Springs at all times. There is also tri-weekIy
Line from Charlotte to Newton.
May "a, 1859. Pm +. O. ELLIOTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

SERIOUS AFFRAY.-On Friday night last about
s o'clock, negro man named Sandy, belonging to
Mr.. Peter VI. Brown, struck another negro, the
property of Mrs Salle Davidson, with an axe,
fracturing his skull in fearful manner The
occurrence took place Trade street, and the ne
gro was removed to the kitchen of VIM. r. Myers,
Esq, where Drs. Gibbon and j. w. Caldwell per-
formed the difficult operation of trepanning in the
most skilful manner, removing several pieces of
the skull The negro is still alive, and hopes of
his recovery are entertained. Sandy escaped and
has not been arrested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
ONE OF THE WITNESSES.

The opposition papers seem to be perfectly
delighted whenever they can scrape up the evil
dence OF some bogus or pretended democrat or the
remarks OF some quasi democratic paper against
the Democratic party. The Salisbury Waterman
quotes recent speech of ex-Gov Foote, of Miss,
denOuncing the democratic party, and says that
FOote Is leading of the democratic party
The Waterman is mistaken about Foote'S being
"leading man. of the party. 1t is true that he
was some years ago honored by the democrats of
Mississippi and sent to the U. s. Senate, (where
the only notoricty he acquired was for drawing
pistol on Mr. Benton while in debate but he soon
lost character with the party and joined the know
nothlngs for the purpose of getting into Office.
Failing to make much out of ACKNOWLEDGMENT in
Mississippi he went to California for the purpose
OF being candidate for U. S. Senator from that
State The Californians had no use for him. and
he was again disappointed in his ambitious thirst
after office; whereupon he returned to Mississippi
and is now engaged in abusing the democratic par
ty and pronouncing it dead, as we see by our wing
xchanges-democratic papers do not think enough
of the man to scarcely mention his name.
This is the character of one of the witnesses ar
rayed against the democratic party-how do you
like him! We respect an open and decided OPP
ponent, but for such men as Foote, who have boxed
the political compass for sinister motives, we en-
terrain contempt and disgust; and he must certain
ly stand low in the estimation of honorable and
hi Oh minded men of every party
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
MEcKLENBURG SUPERIOR COURT.

The Spring Term of Mecklenburg Superior Court
was held last weck-Judge Bailey presding-Wm.
Landc-, Esq, Solicitor.
On edncSday, Newton Floyd was put upon trial for
the murder of Dick Martin, free negro The
removed from CASTOR to this county. The evidence
showed that Floyd and Martin had been eating and
drinking together the blacksmith shop Of the latter
that Floyd had got upon his horse and started off,
when Martin, the negro, ont and called to
lanion of FlOvd's, saying that he would give him a
drink but that Floyd should not have any After the
person who was in company with Floyd had taken a
drink from the bottle Martin took it and started to-
wards Floyd as if he intended to offer it to him ALSO
when Floyd jumped off his horse engaged in tussel
with Martini and stabbed him several times with knife
: or 10 inches long in the blade and an inch wide one
thrust passing almost through his body, killing him
instantly. The prisoner that Martin pulled him
from of his horse and struck him several times with
rock, but he had witness to prove it, there
only other person present besides the deceased and
prisoner: and that person gave evidence against the
Prise above stated. The Jury returned a verdict
Of Guilty of Murder.
The case ably conducted by l. f. Thompson and
J. W Osborne EsqrS for the prisoner, and Mr.. Solicit
'or Lander for the State.
Tn Saturday. Floyd arraigned for sentence. His
counsel made Intellectual appeal for trial. lie
Was sentenced to be hung Friday the 10th of June
Preme Court, which will stay proceedings for months
longer anyhow
The land suit of ]. ]. Maxwell VS.. Robt l. Mcdowell
was tried but the Jury filled to agree on verdi t.
Inc case will have to etried again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
Sulphur and Chalybeate Springs.

The undersigned having purchased the Mineral
Springs b miles north of Shelby, and having made
Improvements the commodious buildings erected
during the past two years by their owner Dr. VIM. Par
ham, takes this method of informing the invalid and
travelling public that he is prepared to accommodate
all who may please call on him.
The have been sufficiently tried to prove them
very valuable deobstruent Alternative and tonic.
All seeking either health pleasure are invited to
come and try the waters and accommodations.
ELISHA MCBRAYER.
Shelby, n. c., May 20, 1859. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

Hon. JOHN LETCHER, the democratic candi-
date for Governor of Virginia, has published an
Address to the people of that State which is a
complete rcfutation of the INSCRIPTIONS charges
made against him by the opposition. With regard to
the charge Of being unsound on the slavery ques-
ton, he shows that during his whole service in
Congress he repeatedly defended the South and
the institution of slavery from the assaults CT the
aboltionsts-hs votes are recorded with his south
ern colleagues all questions relating to slavery
The competitor Of Lctcher, Mr. Go@gin, while in
Congress, never raised his voice to rebuke the
abolitionsts for their assaults upon southern rights
Yet such papers as the Wadesboro Argus calls Mr.
Letcher an abolitionist and bclabors Goggin with
praise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
KILLED.

\ friend at the Company's Shops on the N. c.
Railroad, under date of Sunday, May 22d, writes
to Us as follows:
"There was negro boy, property of Capt VIM.
Lewis, killed at this place this evening, by the
Express train. He was uncOupling the Engine
from the train just it entered the passenger
she'd and had stepped back on the tender of the
engine but being too far out he was brought in
contact with the Ticket office, and was Knocked
the track-iye sets of trucks passing over his
the engine
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
The Fire IN WemphtS.

MEMPHIS, May 1S.-The sufferers by the burn
ing of Stcvenson's block are: Lent & Trabue;
Frank Smith & Co; McComb 4 Co.; J. L. Case &
Co; G. NJ. Coates; II. Dow, and Ii. II. Mettee.
1t is also stated that by the above fire VIM.
Johnston, Esq, of Charlotte had property destroy
ed worth or S9,COO-fve or six thousand of
which is covered by insurance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

Has "SAM" NO FRIENDS ?-During the SEES
sion of the Wing District Convention in this place
last week, the gentleman who nominated Mr. Ashe
prefaced the nomination with a short speech, in
which he mentioned, among other good qualities
of the candidate, that he Ind nece' jotaed the
huou-nothings' And this eulogy was pronounced,
too, by gentleman who was himself know
nothing. In view of this fact, may we not ask,
Has Sam no friends? What rare thing 1t Is
to find the friends of fellow. standing by him in
adversely!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
TREASURER'S OFFICE, }
Viii. Char. g. Ruthford Railroad. (
Wilmington, n. c., N;

Wilmington, n. c., May I, 1853.
In conformity with an order of the Board of Direct
ors, notice is hereby given that special meeting of
the Stockholders of this Company to consider the
amendments made to its charter by the General Assem-
bly, ofNorth Carolina its late session, will be held in
Rockingham Richmond county on the 22d day of June
next. DAVID 5. CONAN,
cyst Secretary and Treas'r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
DIED..

In Fayetteville, the Goth inst Capt. James r. Gee
an old and respectable citizens of that town.
Near Madison, Rockingham county, the 9Th inst,
Rev. VIM. N. Mebane, aged about SO years.
At Liesyille on the 18th instant, Mr. Nelson p Lilies,
aged So years.
In Union county, on the 4th mt, Mrs Drusa Phifer
aged 40 years.
In Alamance county, on the 9th inst Mrs Nancy Ann
Holt, wife of Seymour P. Holt aged SO years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
Notice.

F. SCARF having purchased the entire interest in
the firm of F. SCARF i Co, the Business will here
after be continued BY himself personally
E2E- All Notes and Accounts due the late firm of
F. Scarr Co.. to January lst, 1852 must be paid in
to F. SCARF by July ls they will be placed in the
hand of an Attorney for immediate collection.
May II, 1859. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

BANK OF NORTH CARoLINA-The time for
keeping Books open for subscriptions to capital
stock of this Bank will close on the 3lst inst.
Those who intend to subscribe had better do so
at once. About $4,000 have already been sub
scrbed at this place Large subscriptions have
been made at other places.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
SEWING MACHINES.

Manufacturers, Planters and Housekeepers arc in
vited to call the Store of FISHER & BURROUGHS,
and examine the 'Quaker City Sewing Machine. These
Machines work with two threads, making stitch which
will not rip if every fourth be cut. They work
equally well the finest muslns the coarsest nseys,
and are exceedingly simple in construction.
Orders received.
Nav gath. lt-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

RSZ5- The advertisement of the White Sulphur
Springs, in Catawba county, will be found in an
other column. The medicinal properties of this
Water i'll eruptive or cutancous diseases and in
cases of general nervous debility, have been spok-
en- Of in very high terms by those who were COM
pctcnt judges. We have heard it said by emf
ncnt men that the beneficial effects of this water
were equal to those Of any other Springs in the
country. And Dr. Elliott, the Proprietor, will
spare no pains to make the stay of his guests
pleasant as well as beneficial.
Also see the advertisement of the Sulphur and
Chalybcate Springs Shelby.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

Bz3~ We learn that application has been made
to the Z. 0. Department to establish a new Post
Office at Elott's Springs, in Catawba county.
We hope the office will be established as it will
he great convenience to persons in that neigh
borhOod.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
General assembly Of the Presbyterian Church Of
the United .St0tes.

Indianapolis, May l9th.-The General Assembly OF
the Presbyterian Church of the United States convened
this morning In the absence of Dr. Scott of California
the last Moderator Dr. Rice of Chicago by appointment
presided, and delivered the opening sermon. Three
hundred and twelve delegates already present from
every part of the country. There also
missionaries for Asia and Africa present The Rev. l..
Breckinridge of Kentucky elected Moderator by
clamaton. The Rev. T. Mann of New York elect
ed temporary Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

In the fifth District, there are two wing cand-
dates for Congress- John A. Gilmer and NJ. O.
Waddell- Gilmcr is the nominee The democrats
are to hold Convention at Graham on the 31st
to nominate candidate
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

RAILROAD Mass MEETING.--A meeting of
the friends of the VIII, Char & Ruth. Railroad
was held at Rutherfordton on the 9th inst Reso-
lutions were adopted urging the extension of the
Road west through Reedy Patch Gap, and recon-
mcnding that Mass Meeting be held at Rcedy
Patch Gap on the 18th of July. Committees of
correspondence and arrangement were appointed,
and all the counties interested in the road and
tension requested to send delegates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
Agricultural Meeting.

The members of the Mecklenburg Agricultural Socp-
ty requested to meet in Charlotte Saturday the
4th of June, at 10 O'clock a. NJ, for the purpose of
taking into consideration the Report of the Executive
Committee in regard to removing the Fair Ground.
A. b. DAVIDSON, Pres't.
May "a, 1859. ct
Wing and Bulletin copy times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

Bag The first cargo of iron for the Wilmington,
Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, was received
in Wilmington on the 10th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24

Esq II. W. Miller Esq, is to Lecture at
Washington City on the Both inst, at the invita-
ton of a committee of North Carolinians in that
CITY