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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

In CASTOR county. the 18th inst Mr. Hugh Jen-
kins aged II years.
In 1redell county, on the 10th inst, Julia Washing
ton, daughter of DR. G. w. and NJ. FL. Stnson, aged
years and months.
In Cabarrus, the Goth inst, Mr. Elias Morrison to
Miss Reems, daughter of Mr.. VIM. Reems.
In Iredell county, on the 29th ult., of pneumonia,
Miss Della Allison.
In Moore county, on tie 4th ult Miss Jane N Sim
clair, aged 80 years.
In this county, the 18th inst Ida Elizabeth daugh-
ter OF James H. and LeoI ora P. Wilson.
OBITUARY.
In Alligator East Florida, at the residence of Mr.
Ecces the morning of the 18th of Jany, Mrs Sarah
Fl. Dolby, wife of Martin P. Dolby and second daughter
of the late Andrew Grer Esq of Mecklenburg " c.
The subject of this notice early the child of suffer-
ing and affection With delicate constitution, for 10
years she had to combat disease, until finally insidu-
Gus Consumption gave to the grave its victim. But
Gods mercy abounds, and sorrowing friends have the
testimony of pous life and peaceful and happy death
to them that her freed spirit in glory
and waits in joyful expectation reunion with her
glorifed body in the day ofthe Lord Jesus Christ
"There is world above, where parting is unknown,
long eternity of love formed for the good alone;
And faith behods the dying here translated to that
glorious sphere.
Thus star by star declines, morning high and higher
shines to pure and perfect day;
Nor sink those stars in empty night,
But hide themselves in Heavens light" Con-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

\ New RAILROAD PROJECr.-We sec by the
proceedings of the House ofCOmmOns of the 10TH
that the Danvillc connection bill was rcconsdered
TO enable Mr. Simpson of Rockingham to introduce
a substitute. chartering a company to build Rail-
road from Greensboro to the coal fields on Dan
River 1t provides that the road shall not go
nearer to the Virginia line than two miles, nor
within less than 20 miles of Danviilc, Va After
adopting amendment declaring that the charter
shall be forfeited if Il connection is ever made with
Virginia, the bill passed its I'd reading.
For own part We are entirely opposed to any
compromise with the opponents of equal rights.
The people along the line from Greensboro to the
Virginia line have right to demand and receive
an unrestricted charter, and they ought not to
yield to the sclfshness Of central and eastern OPP
position. Heretofore we have never opposed
schemes for the convenience and benefit of the
East, (eyen if they did afford facilities for trading
ut Virginia markets. and it is tyranpical in that
section to deny railroad conveniences to any other
portion of the State, especially when nothing but
a naked charter is required
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
MA77TED.

In Anson county, on the 23d ult, Jackson Hubbard
to Miss Sarah Jane Gaddy.
In Orange county, on 18th inst, Mr. w H Veazey to
Miss NJ Wilkerson. Also, on the 18th, Mr. N Mark
ham of Wake, to Miss Alkaline Green
In Guilford county, the 18th inst, Mr. Bennett
to Miss Elizabeth D., daughter of Rev Ebenezer Ward
Also, Mr. Williams to Miss Ogburn.
In Rowan county, on the 1lth inst, Mr. F. S. Green
to Miss s. c. McLelland. Also Mr. Henry Troutman
to Mrs Rachael Casper. Also, Mr. John A. Barrier to
Miss Sophia L. Lentz. Also, the 18th inst, Mr.
Daniel Miller to Miss Catharne Goodman. Also, on
the 18th, Mr. James Bassinger to Miss Elizabeth Owens
On the 30th ult, Mr. James Rains, aged &c years,
Mrs Matilda Tidwel aged SO years, both of Fairfield
District, S G.
In Yorkville the 10th inst, Mr. John Alexander
(Postmaster) to Miss Mary Sutton.
On the 10th inst, Mr. Edward Mcpherson, of Cumber-
land, to Miss Margaret Sugg, of Edgecomb county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
CAPT. WILKES REPORT.

On Thursday Gov. Ellis transmitted to the two
houses Of the General Assembly the Report made
by Capt. Wilkes to the Secretary of the Navy upon
the character and of the region of country
in the neighborhood Of Deep River in this State
The report was ordered to be printed, twenty cop,
les for each member Gov. Ellis in his message
communicating the Report, says
cit will be observed that this report furnishes
reliable information touching themineral resources
of the section of country examined by the Commits
sion and such will prove useful in the consdera-
ton of two propositions before your honorable
body; the one affording State aid to private Com
pany to enable them to complete railroad now in
course of construct on from the town of Fayetteville
to the Coalfelds upon Deep River, and the other
devising the means for completing the navigation
works upon that river, in which the State has
heretofore embarked. x | trust [ shall be
pardoned for avang myself of this opportunity to
make particular refere to subjects already
gaging the attention of your honorable body; but
stern sense of public duty, arising from convc-
ton of the paramount Importance to the State of
the two enterprises referred to, impels me to re-
commend them both earnestly to your favorable
consideration, they will both prove useful in
their respective spheres"
We are gratifed that the Governor has thus re-
commended both these enterprises to the favorable
consideration of the Legislature. He has perform
ed his duty in this respect. as he will doubtless
perform it hereafter on other measures and on
other occasions, with boldness and directness
worthy of commentator, and worthy at the same
time of his high position as Governor of the State.
Ruleioh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

ant in an indictment, who is convicted, submits
pleads guilty, 81 shall be taxed, and collected
other costs
The merchant tax is raised from to per cent
Articles received in barter are exempted, but no
express exemption of produce purchased.
The bill was amended in the House by increas
ing the tax note shavers to per cent. on the
gross amount of purchases. pretty heavy.
P. S.-We glad to that the Bill has been
amended to exempt from taxation the gross amt
of purchases by merchants of articles manufactured
produced within the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

PosTAGE.-It will be seen by our congressional
news that the post office committees in Congress
have agreed to recommend the adoption of the old
postage rates: 5 cts. on letters under 3 900 miles
and 10 cts for over that distance. The rates on
newspapers and printed matter, We suppose, will
also be raised. The reason assigned for this in
crease is, that the Post Office Department must be
made sclf-sustanng
If members of Congress want to make the De-
parment pay its expenses, it strikes that i:
would be far better to abolish the ranking priv
leGe and thus poy their orn postage, instead of
increasing that of their constituents. If that don't
have the desired effect, they might appropriate a
portion of their S. 900 salary (thcr pay for only
4 part of years service) by adopting the old pay
rates for themselves. The present mail facilities
are about all the advantages and cOnveniences the
people Especially those in the South) derive from
the federal government, and members of Congress
would do well to econonze in other respects be-
fore they cuytail them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

Rs We hope the Legislature will not neglect,
in the press of business before it, to abolish
the office of State Geologist. Prof. Emmons has
already been paid sl2 900 by the State, with little
or nothing of practical benefit accruing to the
State from his labors. We believe the sentiments
Of four-ftths of the people of the State, fairly
certained, would favor the adjustment of the
office and the dismissal of Emmons. The abolish
ing bill passed its I'd reading in both Houses a
month ago, and we trust it will not be allowed to
sleep where it is for the want of some to call
IT up to its final passage and the office to its final
doom.
The Csury Laws also, should claim their share
OF the attention of the legislature In this age of
light, and knowledge and reason, law prohibiting
man from selling his money as he does any other
article of property, according to its market value,
is absurd and burdensome, and should be either
repealed or greatly modified.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

TO Nales Hest 0T GreenSbofO.
REV. N. NJ. RAY, Principal, with efficient Assistants
The object of this Institution provide for the
thorough education of young ladies' and addition
al feature to qualify such of them may desire il for
the ayocation of teaching.
Its session will open in the Brick Building
recently purchased by the undersigned. TIE building
is situated in beautiful grove commanding emf
nence, and has sufficient number of well-fu-nished
to accommodate 100 boarding pupils. We shall
have Lectures and experiments in Natural Science by
experienced instructor.
Board, and furnished with places fuel,
&c. Sc per month. English Branches, Sc to SIS per
Session. Languages and Ornamentals reasonable
Board and half the Tuition required in advance
The Proprietor Teachers and Pupils dwell together and
eat at the table.
Bs- Young ladies of limited means will be credited
for Tuition until they teach and pay for it, Situa
tons guaranteed to such.
For full information, address
Rev. W. l. LANGDON,
Jan. IS, 1859. I'm Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

RALEIGH, January 81. 1859


Your suggestions about the possibility of building
the Danvie connection with the charter of the Goa
held Road, think helped to the aid bill through
the Senate Some men here hate the Danville
ton worse than the devil hates holy water.
Your excellent Senator Mr. Davidson, has been con-
fined for more than week by spell of pneumonia
but am gratfed to learn that he is rapidly improving
No man has taken higher position in the Senate than
MIR Davidson, and venture say that have
influence His plain, practical, business-like common
sense way of doing things, commands the respect oil
all. In addition this he is liberal legislator IN
biased by sectional feelings.
The House has occupied most of the week in discuss
ing the Revenue BILL 1t has been amended in several
particulars and to-day passed its second reading.
mention one amendment by the House that peo-
pie will consider rather Significant The on wills
key distilleries and liquor manufactured in the State
was omitted, while motion to exempt the salaries of
Ministers of the Gospel (when $780,, rejected
I'm afraid that opening the sessions with prayer has
not done much good.
The Senate, to-day, rejected the bill to create the
Bank of North Carona-yeas Is, nays TO-
The freehold homestead bill passed its I'd reading in
the House. 1t provides that so of land in the
levy and sale The vote stood 81 to 81.
The "Dog Bill" Ito prevent people in Mecklenburg
county from taking dogs to churcE introduced by Mr.
Prtchard served the way all the dogs ought to be
killed.
The Legislature will probably not adjourn before the
middle of February.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
SUPREME COURT.

The following opinions have been delivered by
this tribunal now in session at Raleigh:
By PEARSON, c J. In doe dem Nixon v
Newbold, from Perquimans; judgment affirmed.
Also, in State as Wright, from Richmond venire
de moro. Also, in State Simmons, from New
Hanover, declaring thai there is no error.
By BATTLE,J. In Gregory Dozier, from
Camden, affirming the judgment. Also, in SIM
mons Morse, from Currituck; venire de moro.
Also, in State jenkins, from Gates directing the
Judgment to be affirmed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

Chicago Press says that young lady, now a sew
ing girl in that city, has received letter from
uncle in New York, stating that herself and two
uncles in New York had fallen equal heirs to the
comfortable sum of Ell 900, OOO or about 1885,,
100000, by the recent death of an uncle at Cacut
ia, India, where he had accumulated his immense
fortune in mercantile pursuits.
Here's chance for some man who desires to
marry money, If she could be fooled by such a
character.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

A CRAZY MAN-Turner, the Senator from Or
ange, judging from his uncalled-for abuse in the
Senate of the Reporter for the Standard and the
Clerk of the Senate.
WANTS TO BE NoTICED-Turner, the Senator
from Orange, who after pursuing factious course
in regard to the appointment of Magistrates and
wasting the time of the Senate for day and night
has since been consuming business hours by max
ing personal explanations and calling decent peo-
pie liars.
WANTS TO FIGHT (proboJ!y)--Turner, the
Senator from Orange. [Hope nobody will touch
him.
WANrED-A Senator from Orange, who will
attend to.publc business and quit trying to bully
Senators in the Legislature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

SHARP SHoorING.-A rather spicy debate took
place in the Senate branch of the Legislature week
before last. A correspondent of the Petersburg
Express thus speaks of it:
Learning that Gen. B. NJ. Edney, of Bun
combc, had the floor in the Senate to-day, on the
bill concerning the Western Extension Railroad
and knowing him to be fine speaker [ wendell
my way thither but arrived just in time to hear
his conclusion, but was amply rewarded by some
sharp shooting between the General and DIR. Leach,
of Johnston, who is a very plain, common sense
gentleman of the old school
The General in reply to some remarks of the
Doctors in opposition to his bill, said he didn't
believe the Doctor had sufficient quantity of brains
to understand the BILL and related an anecdote of
what once took place in gambling saloon. He
concluded by saying that the Doctor would go
against the construction of road from here to
Heaven if such thing was possible His remarks
were frequently interrupted by laughter.
any large portion of brains but thought he would
spect, if it not hcgkilling time as he under
stood hog brains were known to exist in large
quantities at the Generals boarding house. He
thought the General guilty of very bad practice
in visiting gambling hells and if he did not dis
continue that practice, he need not interest him.
self about Railroad to the Celestial region, the
agent would undoubtedly refuse him ticket -
The Doctors remarks were greeted with several
rounds of boisterous laughter, which was properly
queed by the Speakers gavel. No hard thoughts
were engendered by the remarks of either gentle
man, both regarding it in the light of pleasantly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

r. p. WARING, Eso.-We take the following
extract from a Washington letter to the Fayette
Vile Carolinian:
at is understood that in the dspensation OF
Office it will be discovered by the President that
there persons in your State worthy to
receive something at his hands. The Consulate
of St. Thomas it is believed, will be conferred on
Mr. Warning of Charlotte. This is good appoint
ment and is worth understand 81 900. 1t is tc
be hoped that this is the dawnng of better era
for your State
If the President should confer this Office on Nj
satisfaction of all concerned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
COMMUNICATED.

MARRIED, In that part of Charlotte known as
California, the evening of the 20th instant, the
dwelling of Isaac Reid in presence of R. Shaw and
T. w. Dewey, by Chas. 0verman, Esq, Robert Berry
aged So to Rebecca Woodward, aged 20. After which,
Cakes and Wine.
IT'S ever thas, that childhood's charms
Are longed for by the sage;
And fifty seeks in twentys
Some comfort for its age;
But here gay youth, to seek for good
In crossing DER life's ferries,
Has ceased to prune and trim the Wood
And gone to gathering Berries.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

CUBA.-A private letter states that some excite
ment produced in Havana by the publication
of statement that Brigadier Gen. Reneau, of the
United States, had offered the Captain General
fifteen millions of dollars to declare the Island
Independent, and that Concha should be first
President.
The Missouri Legislature has appropriated
thirty thousand dollars for the protection Of its
frontier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

GOVERNORS AIDs.-Gov. Ellis has appointed
the following gentlemen as his Aids, who rank as
Colonels:
Jas. R. Love, Jr., of Jackson County.
J. V. Jordan, of Craven,
7. II. Holmes, of Sampson,
e. G.. Jordan of Person.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

MUNICIPAL OFFICERs.-At a meeting of the
Commissioners of the Town of Charlotte, the fol-
lowing officers were appointed for the ensuing year:
Thos. W Dewey, Clerk and Treasurer.
j. X. Harrison, Weghmaster & Flour ms
Saml A. Harris, Marshal & Tax collector.
L. L. A. Blnekwelder, Town Guard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

FIRE.-Wc learn from the Newbern Progress
that fire occurred in that town on the morning of
the 18th, which destroyed the large Steam Factory
Works of George Bishop on Broad street, and
damaged other buildings in the vicinity. Mr. BIS
loss is about SIS, 0OO-no insurance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

DUNCAN X. MCRAE, EsQ.-We learn that this
gentleman has decided to remove to Knoxville,
Tenn, where he has formed a copartnershp in
the practice of law with Mr. Baxter formerly of
North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
Administrators Notice.
s or 7 Likely NEGROES for Sale

The undersigned having letters Of administration
the estate of the late Thomas williamson decd will
expose sale the premises where said died.
in Lincoln county the Catawba River, Wednes-
day the End day of February next all his personal
tate consisting in part Of 6 likely and valuable
NEGROES Also, stock of Horses, Cattle Hogs, Farm
ing Implements, Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Books &c. will also lease the Farm for the ensuing
neA- Terms made known on the day Of sale
n BAH Persons having Claims against said estate
requested to present them in due time properly an
thenticated for payment and all persons indebted 20
said estate required make immediate payment 20
the undersigned. WIN. LANDER, AdmF.
January ls, 1889. 81 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

sINGULAR.-The Governor of Ohio, Chase in
his annual message to the Legislature, has actually
refrained from abusing shareholders or abiding to
slavery! Gov. Banks, of Massachusetts,, only oc-
cupies few lines of his message on the subject.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

YORKVILLE, Jan. l9.--Cotton st to 1885; Corn so;
Flour, per bbl 81 and 81 so, per sack 50 to 50 20
Lard IL to IL; Wheat rs to IS; Salt So per sacknq.
CHARLESTON, Jan. a2.-The sales of cotton during
the past week amounted to 1880 bales, at prices rang
ing from 10 to II.
COLUMBIA, Jan 2l-Our market has upward
tendency About l25 bales of cotton sold to-day at
prices ranging from st to ll4
at all the ports up to the latest dates, amounts to
772, 446 bales, being l9o,669 bales more than tho
stock on hand at the corresponding date last year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

Bsy- j. ". Aspaugh Esq, editor of the Win
ston Sentinel) has been elected assistant Clerk of
the Senate to supply the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of MIR Busbee A good selection.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

The merchants of Richmond, Va believe in advertis-
ing They pay the propreors of the Enquirer for pub
fishing copies of advertising sheet Ito be dis
trbuted gratuitousy besides their regular advertise
ments in the Enquirer. The merchants of that city
want trade turned in that direction, and they think
there is no way do it than by advertising lib
orally and keeping their bushes before the public eye
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
Tild ems
+ Fluid Extracts

SCARF & co. call the attention of the Medical Pro-
fesson to these elegant Preparations admirably suit
ed for the extemporaneous preparation of Tinctures,
Syrups, Wines, &C., securing the desirable object of
uniformity of strength
No Physician should be without the m.
For sale at SCARF l. cos
Jan. 25 1859. Drug Store, Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

nss- Dr. f. Ii. Andrews of this place, the col
lector OF the queer curious and wonderful in west
ern North Carolina, has shown us an engraving of
the Lords Prayer and the Ten Commandments,
written in space easily covered with a sixpence.
The art of cutting steel with such minuteness and
precision is really wonderful. The ensraver is an
American
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

bar Stephea W. Davis, Esq, of this place, has
been elected Director in the Wilmington, Char
lotte and Rutherford Railroad Company, in place
of Capt j. Walker, resigned. No better selection
could have been made; in addition to having al
ways been a jealous advocate and good friend of
the Read, he possesses business qualities which
will make him useful member of the Board
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

VIM. Fl. Harrison, Esq, has been reelected
Mayor of Raleigh by IS majority over VIM Dallas
Haywood Mr. Harrison made one of the best of
fcers in the State, and the people of Raleigh have
acted wisely in retaining him in their service.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
The Mecklenburg Bible Society

at its last Anniversary ordered that notice be given
the congregations to have collections taken up for the
bible before the End Wednesday of March next;
to examine and supply any restitution in their respec-
tive fields and make written report the executive
committee one month previous to the next Anniversary.
The executive committee consists of Messrs. D VI Lee,
j Irwin, and Rev. J B Griffith. Anniversary meeting
is to be Sugar Greek Church. the End Wednesday
of March, at ii o'clock m.
NJ. D. JOHNSTON, Cor. Scc'y
January %, 1859 ct .s-.. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer Europa arrived
at New York on Saturday last with Liverpool dates
to the Sth inst. Cotton had declined 1-16 to Of
pence per pound.
Political news unimportant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
Concert.

At the Red House, nearly opposite the Court House
WALLER & cos =. d. TROUPE will give this
week series of varied and amusing entertainments
the large Hall nearly opposite the Court House.
Jan. 2a 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

THE Coolest DAY.-Last Sunday the 2ad instant, was
the coolest day known in this section for many years
The thermometer stood at 15o in the shade Water
foze in ten feet of the fire in five seconds, at o'clock
in the morning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
REMOVAL.

The subscriber has removed from RudasiPs TO the
old Terres stand to the JAIL where he is prepared
to do all kinds of work in his line short notice and
reasonable terms Repairing done at short notice and
for exceedingly low prices FOR CASH.
N. s. oZMEyT.
Jan. 1s, 1859 344-n
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25
r, N. OATES & CO..

Would remind their customers that the Grocery bust
is a CASH trade We have credited many as q
matter of favor, need the money and hope they
will come forward Immediately and pay up, or expect
further credit from We neither expected nor in
tended to do long credit business.
R. M OATES co.
Jan. Is, 1859 st.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-25

n C.. STocKs-A sale in New York of North Caro-
lima per stock made on Monday at s8i IT.
ginia go; Tennessee 9Is; Missouri 963.