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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE NEW STATE BANK
We learn that Mr. Treasurer Courts has subscribed,
(says the Standard, in accordance with the act
chartering the Bank of North Carolina, the sum
of five hundred thousand dollars for and on behalf
of the Literary Fund. Besides this about twenty
FIVE thousand dollars have been subscribed by
private individuals. A meeting of the Board OF
Trustees has been called, to be held here on the
10Th inst, to determine to the subscription on
the part ofthe University.
We learn that about thirty-fve thousand dollars
have been subscribed at Marlborough.
1t is thought that the subscribers will not be
convened before the first of August, thus giving
am; ,ie time for subscription and for raising the
necessary amount of specie (onefourth OF the sum
subscribed) to be paid in at the first meeting.
Two individuals subscribed thirty thousand dol
lars in Milton.
Books for subscription in this place are now open
at the Office of Hutchinson & Brown. We believe
all the papers in the State pronounce the charter
liberal one, and it is likely that greater amount
than the capital stock will be subscribed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
EVERETT'S
Pavilion Of Science and Art.

Embracing Magic, Music, Comic Eccentricities
Fun, Farce, Frolic and Foibles-the whole compris-
ing miscellaneous melange that fails to please
VIII exhibit at Charlotte on Tuesday, april e.
Balloon ascension adjacent Everetts Pavilion free
of charge.
MR. EVERETT has, at great expense, engaged
TALENTED COMPANY, and for the proper display of
their unique and peculiar performances he has fitted
up a spacious Pavilion plan of his own, so by 10
feet, provided with stage and sufficient for 800
spectators His aim is to render his entertainment void
of that grossness in exhibitions under
Persons of the strictest religious principles feel
repugnance in witnessing any portion the per-
The best of order is maintained. The most
eligible seats appropriated to ladies and those who
company them.
CHARLES BOESWALD, leader of the Garmonian
Brass and String Band.
Bar Doors open at p. m. Admittance so cents
children, when accompanied by their parent or guar
dian, half price.
ct E. II. LEWIS, Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

FROM MExICo.-The last news from Mexico
states that the Liberal Government, represented by
Gen. Galladego, had been acknowledged by the U.
States, and that Minister Mclean had presented
his credentials and been received accordingly.
The Liberal forces were trying to gain possess
sion of the city of Mexico, and had surrounded the
city and cut off supplies of water and provisions
in late battle the city it is stated that 500
were killed on each side.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

One WIFE TOO notwithstanding the
law in this State don't allow a man to have more
than one wife, there are some who claim the prvi-
lege of having two and the risk of having their
back tanned and their cheek burned by the Sheriff
We learn from the Raleigh Standard that man
named Edward Robbins was convicted at Wake
Superior Court Of bigamy and was branded On the
right cheek with the letter 3, and sentenced to be
whipped. \ severe punishment, but Just.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

Ba~ The Greensboro Patriot has an article with
this caption, The Standard and the Charlotte
Democrat endorsing Mr. Gilmer." The Patriot
copies our remarks in favor of non-intervention,
and very compacenty replies that this sis precisely
the doctrine eontended for by Mr. Gilmer, and for
which he has been so much abused" Our cotem-
porary is very much mistaken-Mr Gilmer never
was abused for maintaining the doctrine of nom
Intervention, but was reprimanded for pursuing a
course directly opposite. The Lecompton Consti-
tuition, against which Mr. G.. voted, was the off
spring of Territorial convention legally assembled
this constitution recognized slavery, and Mr. Gil
MGR had no right to intervene in the affairs of the
territory and say that it was fraud-that it did
not express the sentiments of a majority of the
people. If the abolitionists in the territory,
through stubbornness and desire to agtate refus-
ed to vote, and thus allowed the pro-slavery party
to get control of the Convention, what right had
MIR Gilmer to interfere against the interests of the
South, and say no, we won't let you into the
Union because we think the constitution is fraud
and opposed to the sentiments Of majority of the
people of the territory. Now, we ask the Patriot
if this was not interfering with the internal affairs
of a territory. If Mr. Gilmer had carried out the
doctrine Of non-intervention, he would have voted
for the admission of Kansas and left the State to
settle the slavery question afterwards, and thus de-
privcd the black republican party in and out of
Congress of subject for agitation. So the Patriot
will see that when the Standard and Charlotte
Democrat approve the doctrine of non-interven-
ton, it is very different thing from endorsing
MIR Gimer," who went hand in hand with the |
black republicans in the last and previous sessions
Of Congress-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

Gov. Ellis has summoned the Board of Internal
Improvements to meet in Raleigh the Goth inst.
The Literary Board is to meet ON the Sd of May.
aGy- The next annual meeting of the State Edu-
cationa Association of North Carolina is to be held
in Newbern on the 18th of June
n. C. State Bonds have sold in New York at
1014 This don't indicate that democrats have
managed affairs badly in the State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
Ambr0tYpes & MelainOtypes,

Finished an h1prored Style.
The subscriber, (recenty from Wearns Premium
Photograph Gallery, Columbia S. Co. respectfully
to the citizens of Charlotte and vicinity that
he has opened Rooms, for short time, Messrs
Wilkinson Co.'S Jewery Store, where he will be hap
Ply receive calls from those who desire fine pictures
Instruction given in the art, with success guaranteed
j. G.. GLADDEN..
Anril 1t-Dd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

The authorities and the anti-slavery party OF the
State of New York do Il great many mean bad
things, but the Legislature of that State has re-
fused to do one thing, much to their credit. 1t
refused to pass bill intended to nullify the fugi-
tive slave law The Journal of Commerce says
that every democrat in the Legislature and Il re-
publicans and "Americans' voted against the bill.
- republicans did not vote. And thus the dis
graceful measure was killed. This is sign, we
hope, of better and more correct feeling at the
North
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

Hon. VIM W. Hawks, of California, (son of
Rev. Francis L. Hawks,) died on the 9Th ult., of
consumption. He was native of IIillsboro, n c.,
and is said to have been one Of the most gifted,
eloquent, and popular men of California
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

Bey~ We learn from the Lancaster (S.C) Ledger
that the estate of the late Hon VIM. Mckenna
was appraised last week at S2l0,91S. The negroes,
16S in number, were valued at $129,250. 1t has
been stated heretofore that Mr. Mckenna bequeath-
ed nearly all this vast amount to the Roman Cath
Ollie Church. The Ledger says that McKenna
wlled to his only child and daughter, Mrs Mittag,
the small annuity of $780, although it is well known
that she and her family are in needy circumstances.
Besides this he gave nephew legacy of 500.
The heirs have instituted proceedings to annul the
will
A good bill has been introduced into the Legis-
lature of Oh.o intended to prevent just such cases
of injustice as the above. 1t provides that no
man who has parents, wife, children, shall be-
stow more than onethird of his property at death
upon any institution, church, or other parties, to
the neglect and distress of his immediate relatives
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
A Bathing Establishment

Will be opened the 25t instant in connection with
my Barber Shop, where gentlemen can have either Tub
Shower Baths warm cold, from O'clock A. NJ,
till P ~, except Saturday nights, when it will be
kept open until IL P. NJ Everything will be kept
and clean. JERRY BETHEL,
April 18th. the Barber.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

THAT CRAZY WOMAN.-Thc Greensboro Times
states that Mrs Rankins, purporting to be from
Kentucky, has been figuring in that town, and is
evidently deranged. She represented herself as
distinguished authOrcss, the widow of Mason, and
ssuch soliciting aid from the fraternity. She had
letters from the Masters of Lodges in her line of
travel, proving that she had imposed on the fra
ternity generally. Among other books, she claim
cd to be the author of Light and Darkness" pub
lshed by d. Appleton & Co, Phila. The editor
of the Times wrote to the publishers inquiring who
the author of that book was; they answered that it
was written by Miss Lizzie Petit of Va
This Mrs Rankins spent few days in Charlotte
a short time ago, and succeeded pretty well in
dipping some of our citizens. She behaved rather
badly, and many then believed that she was either
deranged or had some evil object in view.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

THE PARAGUAY SETTLEMENT advices
from Rio confirm the intelligence that the Para
quay difficulty has been Practically settled. The
bases of arrangement were completed February I.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding and stock. Also, we have
hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfine and
Flour. We warrant our family -four.
Corn Meal and Grits always be had at the mill
J. WILKES & CO.
April 10, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

CANDIDATES IN TIE SIXTH DIsTRICT-A de-
mocratic District Convention was held in Winston
last Tuesday, and nominated Hon. a. NJ. Scales
for reelection to Congress.
The opposition party held Convention at the
same place on the same day, and nominated Gen.
j. w. Leach, of Davidson, to oppose Mr. Scales
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

DISTINGUISHED ttOrney- C eneraI
Black member of Mr. Buchanan's Cabinet and
Professor Bache of the Navy Department, arrived
in this place Tuesday last and took lodgings at
the Mansion House. Mr. Black had been on a trip
South for the purpose of recruiting his health, and
was on his return to Washington PROF Bache
was on his way to St Augustine, Florida.
James Gordon Bennett, Editor of the New York
Herald, with his family, also at the Mansion
House Tuesday. We believe he had been as
far South as Charleston, for what purpose We have
not learned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

FARMERS BANK-This institution having ac-
removing the mother Bank from Elizabeth City to
Greensboro, we learn from the Times that meet
ing Of the stockholders was held at Greensboro on
the 1lth inst aud elected the following Directors :
jed. II. Lindsay, c. p. Mendenhal, W. d. Smith
G.. +. McAdoo and w. \. Winbourne. Mr. c. p.
Mendenhall was chosen President, and W A Cald-
we'll appointed Cashier of the Principal Bank. Of
the Branch at Elizabeth City, s. J. johnson was
appointed President and r. f. Overman Cashier
1t is stated that funds are provided for the re-
dcmption of present circulation. The Greens
boro Times says that the Bank now stands upon
foundation good as any in the State.
e2g~ The receipts of the Wilmington and Wei
don Railroad for 6 months ending 31st of March
last, show nett increase of S26,3 over Same
time last year.
pag- 1t has been announced that President
Buchanan intended to visit Chapel Hill on Com
mencemcnt occasion in June. Is there not some
mistake about it-has any one any positive infor-
nation on that point? Mr. Black, one of the Pre-
sldcmts cabinet officers expressed the opinion here
last week that the report erroneous, remarking
that it was understood that Mr. Buchanan had de-
termncd to make no excursions this summer fur
thcr than to visit Bedford Springs, a place he has
resOrted to for number of years past.
The performing Lion attached to Orion & Older's
Circus, died at Morrsvillc Station, between here
and Raleigh, week before last Somebody said
that when he was exhibited in this place he looked
so old and poor that he could not live much longer
But he did very well to ''draw crowd" and pro-
badly his biting qualities had forsaken him.
The friends of the Dan River Railroad scheme
Ia part of the Danville connection road) to hold
general meeting at Wentworth, Rockingham CO.,
on the Sd day of May.
Rss~ The IIillsboro Recorder corrects the report
That Mr. VIM. Rufhns leg was amputated in conse-
iuenee of being broken few weeks ago at Graham
II says that though the fracture was very severe,
amputatiOn has not yet been performed, and hopes
are entertained that it will not be necessary.
fRosT,-On Sunday night last there was frost
Weather nearly as cold any We had in winter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
REMARKS.

COLUMBIA, April l6.-The sales of cotton were
light yesterday-only thirty bales sold. There las
been a decline of fully &c. We quote 81 to l24.
YORKyILLE, April l3.-Corn 81 a 20 cts; Bacon,
hog round, l2 cotton 81 to 49, Flour So to So 10
per bbl 81 40 to 81 81 per sack Wheat 81 to ST TO-
Salt 81 Is per sack.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

ga Hon. +. Everett is unable to lecture in
Charlotte in consequence of previous engagements
in Virginia.
The proceeds of Mr. E,erett's lecture in VIII
mington amounted to nearly 81 leo.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

THE $4,000 BILLIARD MATcH.-This great
match between Phelan and Seeriter, which has
been on the tapis for some time past, came Oft on
the 18th inst at Detroit, and was won by Phelan:
he beating 90 points.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

New IRISH PoTATOEs.-Our fiiend, RoLt. T.
Davidson, of this place, sent us last week, bas-
ket Of Irish potatoes Of this years growth. They
came from Florida, but were none the worse for
that. They were large and very palatable, indeed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
Head Dresses and Hoop skirts

of every style and quality, varying in prices from IS
to five dollars Also, ladies Corsets in great
riety and something entirely
The above Goods selected with great care, and
will be sold at small profits. Call and examine this
stock before buying elsewhere they will take great
pleasure in showing them and feel confident that they
offer such inducements to purchasers i'll make
it to their interest to trade with them.
Superior inducements will be offered to those who
buy for CASH. BROWN & STTTT.
P. S.-We have made arrangements for receiving
New supplies every week,
Charlotte April 10, 1859 51-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

NOTICE.
Notice to Builders.

UNHE undersigned, Building Committee for North
IL Carolina College, arc DESTROYS to erect two large
Halls for the of the College, and would take this
method to invite Master.builders, wishing the job
call Mt Pleasant, Cabarrus county and examine the
grounds, specifications, &C., with a view to making
proposals.
Specifications at the house of L. G. Heilig, Esq.
JOHN SHIMP0CH, /
G. MELCHOR,
n. BARRIER, Con.
L. G. HEILIG,
d. H. BRITTLE.
Mt Pleasant April 5, 1859. 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
Mattresses.

MOODY Il NISBET keep on hand, and make to
der short notice. Mattresses of all descriptions of
the best workmanship and materials. Orders left at
their store opposite the Presbyterian church will meet
with prompt attention.
April 10, 1859 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

FRosT.-On Sunday night last there was frost.
Gather nearly as cold any We had in winter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
WI A ~ TIL A 8.

They have received three hundred and one Mantillas
of every kind, style and quality varying in price from
81 to S25. Also, Berage Shawls and Mantillas.
LADIES should call and examine this stock of Man
tillas and Lace Points before purchasing they know
from the endless variety they have that they suit
any taste and for price, they will make that entirely
satisfactory.
great variety of Cords and Tassels, of every STYLE
for trimming ladies travelling dresses and busters
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19
CHARLOTTE MARKET.

April 10, 1903.
Corrected aceeklH By II. 3. Wihlioms d Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-19

by The receipts of the Wilmington and Wei
don Railroad for 6 months ending 3Ist of Marcel
last, show nett increase of S26,3 oversamC
time last year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-31
AFT AIRS ABROAD.
Chronological Record of Events Outside Of
the United States in the year 1859.

Karo'eOn's Significant Address TO the Austrian
Minister on New Years say-Presidentia
Election In Hexieo-The Expedition to
Paraguay-Thc War In Treaty Of
viIIafranca- Revolution In Mayti-Rev0-
Iutlon In Costa Rica--War Between the
Argentine Confederation and Buenos Ayres-
War Between Spain and Morocco Treaty
Of Zurich shipwrecss, Earthquakes, Vol.
CAME Eruptlons and Severe Storms.
&c, &C., &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-31


4-Hon. John Y. Mason, United States Minister 70
France died suddenly in Paris He was born in Virginia.
graduated at the University Of North Carolina in 1916
from Which institution he received the degree Of L. L. D.
adopted the profession Of law and was Judge OF the
District Court Virginia; he representative in Con-
gress from Virginia from 1881 to 1887 member Of Pre-
siden Tylers Cabinet, Secretary Of the Navy member
of President Folks Cabinet first Attorney General and
secondly as Secretary Of the Navy and appointed by
President Pierce Minister France In which position be
was continued BY President Buchanan.
l2-Robert Stephenson an eminent engineer, In Lon
don, aged 81 years he was born December &c. 1902
and HE father feeling deeply his Own want OF an early
eoucaon determined that hs should not snGer from
the snfnc cause. Ec therefore sent him 70 school q. Long
beh'os and after wards to 10 school In Newcastle he
was arprenticed TO Nicholas Wood, at Killing TO
learn the business of tho collery. Here lac three
years, and DUR that time made himself perfectly fa-
miiiar With all the departments Of underground work
Robert spent his evenings with his father in discussing
rious topics principally the improvements which might
be made in the locomotive, the powers of which invention
at that time far from being fully realized Their dig
cussons the means Of determining father give
the Edmburg University. In 1s2i Robert returned 10
Kllipg~ortb, bringing with him ho rrizs for rnathe.
mates, which he bad gained at the University and in
1922 apprcnticcd 10 his father who had By this
time started bis locomotive mandatory NJ wcasc
In 1927 he took charge Of the Newcastle factory thus
ssng his father in the arrangement OF the Liverpool and
Manchester Railway In 1893 Nfr. Stephenson Gu
gagged in the survey OF the london and Birmingham Rail
road. -Four years suiced for the completion Of this wo
which was opened 18th Of September, 1898 The dfi
cutes which he successfully con.endcd with bere dit
much to enhance hs already extended reputation Father
and son were consulted az 10 the Belgium system Of rail-
ways, and obtained from King Leopold The Cross OF
Legion Of Honor 1874 For similar services performed
IN Norway which he visited IN s46 Robert Stephenson
received the Grand Cross Of st. Olo So also he assisted
eher IN actually making or in laying ont the sysens Of
lines IN Switzerland, in Germany In Denmark IN Tus
eany N Canada, In Egypt and in India. 10 the younger
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-31


APRIL
1-Mr. Mc1ane, United States sinisistpr 10 Nexioo,
lacded Vera Cruz and soon after recognized the Jures
government. Yecatan Iadians carrying GU war OF
determination against the spaniards and whites Burning
ofranches and murders prevailed to great extent,
2General Degoilado Of the liberal axny, attacked Mex.
leo city, but repulsed by the church party. Five
hundred men Killed on each sidc Rah Maun Segb
leader Of the divisions of Sepoy rebels
I've columns OF troops 10 Major Meads OF the English
army Arms surrendered TO the Ehgsh by the Sc.
poy mutnecrs, OF India, to this day. exceeded million
473 cannons, 1854 other nrearms 400 $50 swords;
81 lao spears, and 567 ,724 arms Of other kinds
4.--Iord Derby announced to tho Eoglish Parliament
that he would resign In consequence Of his defeat on
The Reform bill, but would dissolve Parliament aud an.
peal 10 the country London Times Newspaper calls
out Tor city OF london the old being insufficient
tor the accommodation Of the great population OF $50,
with its commerce. Military revolt IN Qua gaauii
Ecuador Fifteen hundred took UP arms .faias,
President Robes and his General (Ubos ana the Pre-
siden was actually il their power for few MINUTES but
WAS rescued by General Franco shooting down tue chief
of the canYpira;rss.
b--ron saye,s. the champion Of England tough,
- Benjamin, md beat him ,weivr and ball
MINUTES, thus retaining the belt Government Of NJ.
pies dec,eed the hanhnsn, Of another batch OF political
PRISONERS
eI Imperial Russian loan Of $50 ooo ,oOo published by
psase in 81 Peters nj three per cent The onp wa
taken ny M,sss Thoniason Bonar & CO., OF st Peters
burg, and " Naguer, banker.
78splo. lndSsD Loan bill for $S5 900 900 passed IL
Parliament. Brig African CAPTAIN Button, ATTEMPTED
70 snd thirty i've lihugtrs from the United States an
GubBns), under direction III hon Jose Elias ernaDdnz ~
Nuevas Grandes, but failed They JOS, their gunpowder
And then ssied for Port PrDcc, Hayt,
S-fu,rcf0r ~ France decided IN council ~ send an
army OF sixty thousand men TO the frontiers OF Pied
mont Tanta Topee the most formidable, with the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-04

NEW MUSIC.-"Oh B0atman, Haste, barca-
really good so1g' ~hoo are arssdJ yeJ
popaN " Besuuful Cloud" Hsppy be y DreAns' Ih.
Ihonsbt%ss yo~ aud The Tire. Homes" These
een.nt ballads rhons. Though they IN rs pop
pessLs they musician lite aud cr.diiibe
the s.nus Of this eIcel ut Tn' Fairy March
" Kelvin Grove" ysnslons "Ps.annis Audsnte Anoroso
.r.n,cnb-d for the Piano AID "fwihlD" arlm.uce ar.
beautiful ~ohs fro the of Wm vincent
Wallace An Imitation Of the Banj" In The form OF eofsl
by Albert II. Wood. la DsLse des OissAuh sIet;- aud
LA Rond. d,s Arch.u" march, hy Leiebare Pey March
d. keile" BY Archer "The Welcome Light" rsncnp
ton Of Tbomas beautiful soDg Some on- 20 Love" BY
Band.is and La Forge e. IL Rout capfse de rssr ~
Croi..z are a eIeesn. WORKS and wortry careful aai A.
.eutive study.
The above al from The press Of
VIM HALL son No. 4S Brosdssy
between spnng snd Princess.
YtIs 6rm deserted their cd OF business corner
Of Bfo,ov, and Ps e where they have been kno for
upward Of yes and have movsc up 70 new snd more con-
vsn.It Spring and Pnoc-ss The success Of
Drgss Psn Pianos has obliged them 20 aud larger snd
more The store spsc'ou''
and 10 tesntifully fitted mp