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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

THE DANvILLE CoNNECTIoN.-The last Salem
Press contains the proceedings of meeting at
Germanton recently to. take measures for building
the Dan River Coal Fields Road. 1t was resolved
that Stokes will build so much Of the Road as may
be located in that county. And a committee
consisting of Messrs. r. D. Golding, Joel +. Hill,
w. A. Lash, c. II. Matthews, and j. W. Chambers,
appointed to correspond with the friends of
the enterprise. Their conferences, we suppose,
have resulted in the following card, which we find
in the Winston Sentinel of the 9Th inst
GA meeting will be held at the Blue Sulphur
Springs near Leakesville, in Rockingham county,
on Saturday the 18th of August; Another at
Madison, on the 15th Another at Walnut Cove,
on the 18th, and another at Germanton, on the
18th of August, all for the purpose of obtaining
Stock to the Dan River & Coal Fields Railroad.
Messrs John H. billiard and Thos. Settle have
PROMISED to attend said meetings, and perhaps
others who are informed on the subject will be
there. All who feel an interest in the work are
invited to attend 1t is expected to have the per
cent of the amount of Stock subscribed paid in at
the time, that the Company may be organized as
soon as possible"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

STATE ELECTIoNs-The democratic party has
achieved glorious victories in Kentucky, Tennes-
see and Alabama. In the two first named States
calculated losing largely, because the opposi-
ton thoroughly organized, but we agreeably
disappointed. The national democracy is still in
the ascendancy in those States notwithstanding the
combined efforts of the opposition of every kind to
defeat it.
In Kentucky, democratic Governor is elected
by twelve thousand majority, and the Legis-
ature is largely democratic, which will secure the
election of democratic U. S. Senator in place of
Hon. John j. Crittenden, whg The Congress
sional delegation stands democrats to two OPP
position. Pretty good for old Kentucky.
In Tennessee, Harris, dem, is elected Governor
by about 5000 majority, and the Legislature is
democratic. The opposition have elected MAORI
ty of the Congressman.
In Alabama the democracy have carried every
thing, Governor and the whole congressional dele
CATION.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 12.-Sixty- eight counties
in Texas, thus far heard from give Houston, for
Governor, 400 majority. Hamilton and Reagan
ahead for Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
MARRIED..

In this county, the 28th ut., by the Rev. Daniel
Penick, Rev. r. H. Caldwell to Miss NJ E. Emily Cald-
well.
In this county, on the 10th inst. by the Rev. E. D.
Junkn, Mr. Jas. P Henderson to Mrs Margaret l.. Pat
terson.
In Rowan county on the I'd inst Mr. Geo. W. Over
cash Miss Mary Spe of Iredell. Aso the Sd, Mr.
Arthur Algood to Miss Margaret L. Coon.
In Dallas county, Ark on the Sd ult Mr. Henry Par
ke formerly of Stanly county c. to Miss Mary Simp
son, formerly of Union county.
In Arson county, on the 9th inst. Mr. A Sturdivant
Miss Mary r. daughter of the late Robert Railford
In HEREFORD on the Sd of August Mr. J Wharton of
Greensboro to Miss Matte Turner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

New YORK. August l2.-Cotton dull. Flour has de-
clined to Il cts Southern 81 80 to 90 per pound
Wheat has declined to 2cents; old white 81 80 Corn
has declined to cents; mixed closed without buyers
at IS cents per bushel.
RECEIPTS OF CoTToN PoRTs.-The total re-
cepts since last report amount to 1920 bales
against s775 bales same time last year, making q
grand total from first September to the latest dates OF
time last year, and bales the year previous
Increase since last year, 50 ,207 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
Administrators Sale.

II WILL SELL on Monday the Sd of OCTOBER
next, at the Court House door in the town of Char
lotte, THIRTY UNIMPROVED LOTS in the southern
part of the town, adjoining Maj. B. Morrow, Ii. b.
Williams, and others; Lot back of j. NJ. Springs
residence, Forty Acres of Land miles from Char
otte, the Lawyers road, and Negro Girl, prop
erty of Patrick Harry, deceased. Also, at the late
residence of the deceased, l will sell the Household
and Kitchen Furniture, &C., &c, &c.
pa Credit of Twelve months will be given, and
interest from date required.
T. II. BREM, Admir-,
Aug. Is, 1859 74-7s With the Will annexed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

Not So.-The Salisbury Waterman says it is
reported that negro man of Mr. VIM Tiddy, OF
this place, confessed on his death bed, to having
murdered white man and his wife near Salisbury
two years ago. The Watchman inquiries If such
a confession was ever made. We are authorized
to say that no negro of Mr. Tiddy's made any con-
fession of the Kind He has lost two negro men
since the murder at Salisbury, but both met vo-
lent deaths, zone stabbed and the other run over
by the cars,) and had no opportunity to make
dcath-bed con essiOn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
LAND FOR SALE,

The subscriber, being DESTROYS to remove to the
Southwest will expose to public sale on Thursday
the first day of September next, at his residence all
that valuable tract of LAND containing 2l0 acres,
lying in Mecklenburg county, the road leading from
Charlotte Statewide, within few hundred yards Of
Davidson College
Terms of sale, cash, Note payable and negotiable
in Bank. ARTHUR ARMOUR.
August 2, 1859 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

LARGE PEACHEs-We Think our friend Jos Is.
Stewart, of this county, beat anything in the
peach line in this section He brought some
last week which weighed a half pound at least.
They were free-stones, and were indeed delicious.
We learn that he has plucked from his trees some
weighing three-fourths of pound each.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
FIVE CENTS REWARD.

Runaway from the subscriber in Cabarrus county
on the 22d of May last bound boy Jacob r. PENN
GER about years old He is of common height stout
built fair complexion and had when he left black
coat, black pants dark vest and brown hat Any per-
son delivering said boy to shall have the above
ward and thanks. Any person harboring trading
with him shall be dealt with the law directs.
Aug 9, 1859 3t-pd. JAMES WHITE, Sr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

p1- Mr. Wilson Potts native of Iredell county,
walked out upon the piazza of the second story OF
the business house of Messrs. Love Rogers,
of Webster, N. c., on the night of the 2lst June,
and imagining that he was on the first floor, step
ped off and was taken up apparently dead. Medi-
cal aid was Immediately called, but SO great was
the injury, that Mr. Potts expired on Sunday
morning following. He has left wife and seven
children to lament their loss.-Lredeu Express
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor of John N. Rea, decd
hereby notify all persons indebted to his estate to
call and pay and those having claims against the
will present them, properly authenticated, within
the time prescribed by law, this notice will be plead
ed in bar of their recovery. Z. MORRIS,
August I6 1859. 3t-pd. Executor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

NOTICE TO THE KNOW NoTHINGs.-The Louis
vile Courier states that Hon. Humphrey Marshall
has declared that if he was in Congress, with par
ties organized at present, he would vote for the
democratic candidate for Speaker, and that if the
next election of President was thrown into the
House, and he was member oft, he would vote
for the democratic candidate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

Having qualified Administrator of the late Charles
Tttermary, will sell Tuesday the 23d of August,
stock of various kinds of Liquors. with Bar fixtures
Those indebted to the deceased must settle with
the undersigned forthwith, and those having claims
against him must present them within the time pre-
scribed by law. EDWARD TERRES,
August 2 1859 T2-3t Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
DIED.

In this county, the 18th inst Mr. Augustus Elms,
aged about 80 years.
In CASTOR county, the 9th instant, Isaac Holland
Esq, aged about s. years. He represented Lincoln
county before the divsion in the Legislature several
terms and during his life filed many public Offices, the
duties of which he always discharged with honor to
himself and fidelity to the public interests.
In Greensboro the 9th inst, the youngest child
and only of Rev VIM. Bobbitt, of the North Caro-
lima Conference,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

Begn The opposition presses are Boosting loudly
over the gain of two members of Congress in this
State. 1t has been so long since our wing friends
have had anything to boast of, that can't think
of Directing 10 their growing little nowit is not
likely they will have opportunity of doing so
again soon.
The Raleigh Register calls on the party to
organize thoroughly for the purpose of carrying
the State in 1860; it recommends that the opposi-
ton hold State Convention early in December
next, and nominate candidate for Governor.
Let democrats remember this, and let them Or
ganize also. The opposition know the Importance
of organizing and concentrating their strength,
and democrats ought to know it by this time
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

FREE NEGRO CoNvENTIoN.-There was great
gathering of free negroes at Poughkepsie, New
York to celebrate the twenty first anniversary OF
West Indian slave emancipation. One of the
speakers freely admitted that black man was
no better than white man." Another declared
that slavery loves darkness, which is true enough,
aud high price it is paying for it just now;
Think of male piece of darkness bringing 81 ,4oO
to 81, 500. The Poughkepsie concourse deter
mined that their race ought to have the right of
suffrage. The best use they could make Off for
all parties in New York, would be to vote them
selves master. The housekeepes of New York
make terrible complaints of the difficulty of get
ting and keeping servants, and yet there are plenty
of negroes in that State, enjoying liberty and star
walton, who would make excellent servants If CON-
PEELED to work.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

-Four and four, being gain of two by the OPP
nos;tion We do not feel at all discouraged at this
rcspIt While we regret the defeat Of those sterl-
inc democrats who ran, especially Shaw and Scales,
We believe that the democratic party of North Ca
rolna will be aroused by the result, and made to
act more unitedly-the party will more thoroughly
organize and be better prepared for the next con-
test
We don't care to be particular about giving ex-
cuses for the defeat Of Shaw and Scales in the lst
and 9th Districts but it is said that the opposition
succeeded in making many believe that while they
SHAW and Scales) charged $40 a day for serving
in Congress, Smith and Leach (the opposition pa
triots y were willing to serve for So. We guess
the latter gentlemen will be ready to take all they
can get, as Vance and Gilmer did, and oppose any
reduction besides.
In the 1st District, Smith harped upon high
taxes and the State debt (athough it was an issue
which had nothing to do with congressional can
vasS) blaming the democratic party for spending
money on internal improvements, &c, while in the
Sth district, Vance, another opposition candidate
blamed the democratic party for not spending more
money on internal improvements by building the
Western Extension road, &c. The reason these
two know nothing candidates differed in cleo
onccring with this subject is, that in the 1st dis
trict internal improvements are unpopular, while
in the Sth district they popular and the people
are anxious for the State to invest largely i'll such
works.
In the 9th District, the opposition did every
thin" it could, fair unfair, to defeat Scales. \
letter from democrat in that District says:
We are badly beaten. Bribery, corruption
treating with liquor, and all manner of talsehood'
have done the work"
Such victories as these, achieved in the way they
were will not be Of much benefit to the opposition
in the long run.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

We give below, for reference and comparison,
the votes for candidates for Congress in this State
at former elections including, as far as heard
from, the election of 1859. We have copied votes
of 1855, 1857, and 1858, so to present, as near
as possible the latest tests in the different Dis
tricts:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
HOO MICROBES WANTED.

The subscriber wants to buy one hundred good Nc
groes for which the highest prices IN CASH will be
paid. Persons having that kind of property for sale
will find it greatly their interest to apply immediate
lyto JAMES II. DAVIS, Pinevilie No,
or to A. A. n. NJ. TAYLOR at Charlotte
August 2, 1859 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
NOTICE.

All persons indebted the Estate Of Patrick Harry
decd, will make immediate payment; and those having
claims against said estate will present them within the
time prescribed by Jaw this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. T. H. BREM,
Aug. is, 1859. TAR Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

1t is stated that the Free Negroes of Arkansas,
who are required by law to leave the State before
1860, seem generally to have selected Kansas as
their future home, and intend removing there at
early day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

A select Medical Library Second handy for sale,
cheap, at the Drug Store off. NYE HUTCHINSON co.
Also, two cases Surgical Instruments. Apply soon.
August 2. 1859 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
STORE HOUSE FOR SALE.

- The subscriber offers for sale that large brick
I!ssm Store House, nextto the Court House. In addi-
4-A3tion large store room it has three rooms III
the second story, suitable for Offices of any kind
Also, lot at Davidson College with comfortable
buildings thereon J. H. MAXWELL.
August 2, 1889 tlJ-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

MORE LAwYERs.-The Supreme Court met in
Morganton on the Sth inst. A friend has furnish
ed us with the following list of gentlemen admit
ted to the practice Of Law in this State.
In the Superior Court-James S. Woodward OF
Wilson; D. B. Rea Mecklenburg; W. H. Bum,
Wilson; Jas. N. Vaughn, Pasquotank; c. W. Gil
lespie, Henderson; H. A. Boone, Jackson; W. +.
Jones, Caldwell; w. NJ. Hardy. Buncombe; j. d.
Lyman, Buncombe; J. L. McElroy, Yancey; and
w. c. Brown, Bunconlbe.
In the County Couot-James c. McRae, Cum
berand; Julius w. Wright, New Hanover; j. l.
Henry, Buncombe; J. H. Johnston, Haywood; j
r. Love, Jr, Jackson; r. l.. Siler, Macon; A. T.
Galloway, Wilkes; Fl. r. Daniel, Bladen; Mills L.
Gates; Z. T. Saterfeld, Person; G. f. Shepard
Hew Hanover; VIM. w Tillers Sampson; +. B
Withcrs Caswell
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

WASHINGTON MONUMENT.-We are requested to
say that those who desire contribute in aid of COM
pleting the Washington Monument, now being erected
at Washington city, hand their contributions to
Dr. Ross the Post Office, who has been authorized to
receive whatever amounts persons may choose to give.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

ERRoR-In the published proceedings ofthc Supreme
Court decisions few weeks ago. it was stated that In
the case of Williams Sadler from Mecklenburg, the
interlocutory order containing the injunction was
affirmed This was an error. The order containing
the Injunction revised, and the injunction dissov-
ed-a decree in favor of defendant, Sadler.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

awe only had FIVE candidates in the field, and
four of them are elected Had Gen. Walkup an
nOunced himself at earlier day, before many of
his friends had promised away their votes for Mr.
Craige we think he also would have been elected.
He has made large gains but not sufficient to over
come the heavy majority which Mr. Craige had two
years ago. The vote shows though that the peo-
pie there were equally as willing to change rulers
as were those Of the 1st and 9th Districts WI
mington Herald
Had Gen. Wakup announced himself at an ear
lier day, instead of being elected he would have
been much further behind than he is-democrats
would have been aroused and induced to go to the
polls, and Crage's majority would have been nearly
twice as much as it is. The democratic party in this
District has lost in consequence of too much con-
fidence in its strength In the whole District the
falling off in the democratic vote is ,25O COM
pared with the vote between Stowe and Craige.
Wakup does not gain this 1250-(hc runs toee"ty-
nine votes below Stoves vote)-showng that
twelve hundred and fifty democrats did not 60 to
the polls So the Herald will that it is very
much mistaken in supposing that the people
| of this District are willing to change rulers "
! The reduction of Craige's majority shows the ne
cessity for organization on the part of democrats
and we hope and believe they will organize, and AT
the next election show their full strength.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

Rz9y- The Wadesboro Argus argues and figures at
length to prove the truth of its unfair assertion
that Mr. Crage received forty dollars per day for his
services in Congress. 1t makes general statement,
Jumping together contingencies, mileage, per diem,
and franking privilege, crowdng all into the number Of
days tchch make up Congressional term, in order to
make the "enormous amount" with which it has
been attempting ghtcn the people during the
paign.
When the Opposition had the power in the House,
So 900 fixed the annual salary of each men,
ber and if the Argus had made its minute explanation
when it made the charge, (by stating the number of
DAYS and contingences) that the people might I'M
dcrstand how it happened that each member received
forty dollars it would have smacked little more of
fairness" and therefore would not have answered the
purpose of the Argus we'll But the impression
sought be made was, that $40 was Mr. Craiges per
diem which would amount to the annual sum of $l4-
COO
The salary of each member of Congress is fixed at
So 900 per annum-nOt per session-whether the ses-
sion is long or short difference in its length of
course making difference in the per diem We say
900 is the annual salary, voted to each member by
the Argus OWN party and is only little over So per
day The objection we have to urge, therefore, is
against the endeavor the Argus make the impress
sion that Mr. Craige received $40 per day annually
The democratic delegation in Congress from North
Carolina VOTED AGAINST this 49, 900 salary, while
the Opposition members from this State REFUSED
OR NEGLECTED TO VOTE AT ALL! What have
Won to say that Mr. Argus? know-nothng candl-
dates make a great noise about the pay of members,
but when THEY get Washington they are very will
ing to take al the pay they get! We do not wish
to be considered catcchising the Argus too closely
but we would like to be favored with an answer to the
following questions
DotIoip eOobP from
this vote against the big pay about which the
opposition have made much noise
I'd How much of the $40 per day did the opposition
members refuse to take
! 3D. How much will the immaculate Leach refuse IN
the next Congress? and
! 4th, Was it Gen. Wakups purpose to refuse the
$40 per day, had he been elccted2 lfno what would
have been his excuse for becoming partieGs cr'mn's
to the .swinde'?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

Judge Heath will ride this Circuit, and the 9TH
ers are arranged as follows: Edenton, Judge Manly;
Newbern, Saunders; Raleigh, Shepherd Hillsboro,
Dick; Wilmington, Caldwell; Morganton, Bailey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

BACON remains at about last weeks quotations., and
pretty good supply in market.
The supply OF Flour is pretty fair, and prices remain
about the same though it will be that the article
has declined 10 to Is cts in New York.
Conn is some lower-s5 to 81 being about the figures.
WHEAT remains unchanged-$I being the highest
figure for good white.
CorroN is scarce and prices unchanged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

ssz- We return our thanks to Mrs. John Walker for
basket of very fine grapes-they were splendid
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

LAYING OF THE CORNER SrosR-Rev John T. Wight
man, of Columbia, win deliver Address Tomorrow
the laying of the Corner Stone of the Methodist
E. Church edfce in this place. From the reputation
which Mr. Wghtman enjoys a speaker we are salts
fed that those who attend will be treated to an intel
lectua feast. He occupies merited position in the
front rank of southern pulpit orators; and will to-
morrow, doubt not, fully sustain his well-earned
reputation.
The Stone will be laid with the imposing ceremonies
of the Masonic Fraternity, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. We
learn that seats will be prepared sufficient to accom-
modate goodly number of persons and the occasion
will prove think both pleasant and interesting.
->~->~
B9@ The following pretty lines, Ia sort of parody
upon Byrons Farewell to Tom Moore,'O we publish
by request of friend" The sentiment is fine, par
ticularly that contained in the first line of the last
stanza We sorry hear that the fair author is
about to Ego:
For the Democrat.
A HEALTH BEFORE GO.
The cars are at the Station,
And the whistle soon will blow,
So here's health to thee, ''sweet home,
Again, before l go.
From out the crystal fountain
The libaton l would pour
Should be peace to thee and thine,
And blessings evermorel RI, &c.
The s'wide vide worlds" before me,
And its may surround
Yet heart to meet it calmly
I trust will still be found.
Thy low harmonious music
| meier again may hear,
Yet to muse upon thee, distant,
My weary life will cheer!
Thy sweet and beaueous flowers
May bloom for me,
Yet in memory will love them,
Wherever may be.
Here's kiss for those who love me,
And prayer for those who hate,
And with my God above me
Here's soul for every fate IRIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16

state OF ~ Carolina, Lincoln County,
Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions, July Term, 1859.
". "A Thompson VS.. c. A. Ford.
Original Attachment-Levy on Land.
It appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that the
defendant, G. A. Ford, is not inhabitant OF this
Sate it is therefore ordered that publication be made
in the Western Democrat paper published IN Char-
lotte for six successive weeks, notifying said deend-
ant to be and appear the next Court OF Pleas and
Quarter Sessions be held for the county Of Lincoln
at the Court House in Linconton, the sth Monday
after the 4th Monday in August, then and there to
show cause if any be has, why the land levied on shall
not be condemned to satisfy the plaintiffs debt and
costs.
Witness--W. r. Clark, Clerk Of our said Court at
Office in inconton, the I'd Monday in July, A. D. 1859,
and Of American Independence the a4th year
C72-6t1 ". r. CLARK Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-08-16
JOHN H.. PERKINS. wM T. BEAD.
GEO. w. e. JEHIAL READ,
so Warren and 120 Chambers SIS,
NEN VnDK

NEW YORK,
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in HATS, CAPS
BONNETS, FLOWERS, &C., have ready choice
and desirable stock of the above Goods to which they
solicit the inspection of all first class purchaser by
the case or otherwise.
CATALOGUES containing description of Goods, with
prices attached, sent by mail on application
New York, July 20, 1859 72-4t-pd