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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
THE MECHANIC AND THE FARMER

The following is the closing part of Address, de-
livered before the Cumberland Agricultural Society by
W. W. Holden, Esq:
have said, feow-citzens, that agriculture is the
chief pursuit Of man, yet is dependent on and inds-
soubly connected with the mechanic arts Ihey exist
together they flourish together, they languish and
decline together. Slight neglect innre one, and you
niure the other If the farmer feeds the mechanic
clothes us the farmer looks the soil for support
and fer sustenance for Others he looks to it and abors
in it with the implements the mechanic has placed In
his hands. Every ship that Sails every tortlhcatlon
that tower along the deep; every Improvement upon
our rivers lakes and SEAS every town and city that
the surface othe world every temple dedcated
to law art science, ond religion; every telegraph wre
aunihatng space; every seamcar, uniting the inter-
ess and sympathies of distant communities every tee-
scope sweeping the heavens and bringing other words
largely before ySion every microscope revealing
the hidden wonders of the world around US; every
printed book which informs, inStructs, delights, and
elevates the mind every fabric and conrivance which
contributes to convenience and comfort or which
protects us from the heat of summer and the cold OF
winter is the direct result of mechanical Ingenuity
industry, and skill.
Let no man be ashamed of mechanical labor. Some
of the greatest and best that graced the earth
with their presence, mechanics The hard hand
of toll infinitely honorable than the soft hand
of soth and luxury Rather let the mechanic De proud
of his Skill of his industry and OF his usefulness to
society Let him honor his VOCATION and his vocation
will honor him. The test OF merit Is IN the per-
formance of duty in whatsoever situation we may be
nlaced Tried bv this test the mechanics and work
ing men of North Carolina the equals of any and
ali others Be true, gentlemen mechanics, to your
selves to your country and to your God Be loyal to
YOUR State and its interests, you always have been
and as YOUR brother mechanics were before you, VINO
followed Washington the farmer, and Greene, the
blacksmith, and Morgan the WAGNER, and Sherman
the shoemaker and Franklin, the printer, In the war
of Independence Remember that you now pow
or in the State: and that Common Schools and internal
improvements are constantly increasing your intel-
gence YOUR influence and power. Remember that
labor of all kinds rightly appreciated and justly pro-
tccted and rewarded the happest temporal inherit
auce of man. Its fruits every where beneht-
inc gladdening and blessing the earth. Labor OF
whatsoever kind, is the life OF the state "heh II
nrosncrs ALL interests are fourishng; when it anguish
e. all interests are depressed. Let then, cherish,
encourage and honor it, and let the mechanics whose
interests and destnes are inseParaby associated win
h of the farmers resolve to do their full part in ad
vancng the prosperity and augmenting the glory OF
our good old State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

In Lancaster District, the oath u, by Rev. O. a
Darby Mr. Danl Wolfe of Mecklenburg county, to Miss
Margaret NJ, daughter of Jas. Miller Esq., deceased, of
Lancaster District.
On the 25th ult., Thomas p McGill, Esq, of CASTOR
county, Mrs Elizabeth Fulton of Cleaveand county
In Hlsboro the Gath ult, by Rev. D. c. johnson,
Mr. F. Mex. Shelton to Miss Margaret E. KiSter.
In Orange county, on the 18th ult, MIR Duncan Cook
of Aamance, to Miss Emma Stanford
Near Salisbury, the 9th ult, Mr. John Eller to
Miss Susan D. Mahala
On the 3lst of Oct, Mr. NJ W. Johnston of Cabarrus,
to Mrs A. H. Bost of Mecklenburg.
In Forsythe county, the 18th ult, Mr. Stanford L.
Nichols to Miss Emily c. Pratt both Deaf Mutes.
In Arson county, the 23d ult, Mr. Robert j. Flake
to Miss Jennie Garrs, daughter of Benz Garris.
In Chester District, the cath ult, Mr. Joseph Bell
to Miss Eliza Jane Collins, daughter of John Collins.
In Lancaster District the 2lst ult Mr. Jackson
Wright to Miss Mary Wright.
In York District, the 1stinst, Mr. VIM kimbrell
to Miss Margaret, daugater of N Steele, Esq:
In New Hanover county, the oath inst Mr. Gilbreth
Dickson of Cleaveand county, to Mrs Charity Moore
In Mocksville, the 22d inst, D. NJ Punches, Esq,
to Miss Lizzie, eldest daughter of L. Bingham
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
Execution of Brown.
ALL QUIET.

CHARLEsrowN. Dec. 2.-John Brown was hung to-
day. There disorder any attempt at rescue
Everything conducted with the srictest military
Discipline. Brown conducted to the gallows at IL
o'clock No minister of the gospel accompanied him,
as he scorned all religious ceremonies. He made some
remarks those around him, and assembled the gal
lows with firm step. The body was suspended half
an hour and was then delivered to Browns wife, who
present by special permission from Gov WISE at
teuded by male and female relative.
All communication. between Charlestown and Har-
phrs Ferry SUSPENDED, and no dispatches permit
tad to leave without close inspection
The execution took place in large field in the rear
of the prison. On Thursday all the prisoners were
visited by Ministers, Catholic and Methodist.
There about 900 troops present and not far
from the gallows,
considerable force will remain until after the ex-
execution of Cook and others on the 10th.
Arrest Of Another Of the COnspirGtor'
WASHINGTON. Dec. IA man is in jail in Alex
andria, the suspicion that he is Realf, who was
concerned in Browns organization of Provisional
Government
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
Valuable Mills, Land, and TOWn
Property for Sale.

In Catawha county, n c.. II miles north of Newton,
within a. miles of the n C. Railroad offer for sale
superior FIGURING Mills, all and in good working
order. 1890 n,,,>-o
Also. an improved TRACT OF FINE FARMING
LAND about 4 miles from the Railroad, containing
about 200 acres of splendid wheat and tobacco
Land
Also. TWO LOTS IN NEWTON, one well improved,
containing p acres, in the most desraoe part OF tue
o1p which if not sold will be rented the next year.
Terms Onethird to one-haf of purchase money, Cash.
the balance, one and two yers credit
For further particulars address the subscriber al
Elliotts Springs P. o. ,,o-r
Dec. 6, 1859. st T. u HHA'oAi'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

A PROPER DECIsIoN-The Attorney General
of Virginia publishes decision setting forth that
is the duty of all Postmasters in Virginia to sup
press abolition documents of any kind passing
through the Mails. He says that although such
stuff cannot be prevented from being transported
through the mails, yet Virginia has law forbid
ing its delivery to any citizen, under penalty of
5000 fine. 1t is the duty of the Postmaster, upon
the discovery of abolition matter, newspapers or
books, directed to his Office, to summon Magis-
trate to examine into the circumstances, and have
such book or newspaper burned. The Attorney
General says Virginia must Maintain and enforce
her laws in this respect, and that no postmaster
can be exempt from complying with the State law
by of any obligation to perform the duties of
a federal office, which are made to invade the re-
served Jurisdiction of the State in matters involv-
ing her safety and her peace.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

Eay- The North Carolina Presbyterian mentioned
the fact weeks ago. that Agent of the Boston
Tract Society (Which Society is composed of abolition
lists who seeded from the American Tract Society
operating in North Carolina, getting contributions &C.
And that the Presbyterian week reiterates
the statement. We hope the Presbyterian will give
the of the Agent, his location, and thus let the
public know who he is. The Boston Tract Society
has assumed the name of "Amcrican Tract Society,"
a name to which it has right 1t is composed of a
of desperate fanatics who withdrew from
Tract Society because they failed get that
ty to publish abolition Tracts.
We think the time has come when southern people
should contribute sustain Society of any kind
located at the North therefore have always APPROX
cd the effort made by the North Carolina Christian Adj
vocate to induce the South withdraw its support
from the American Tract Society Let the South build
up Tract Societies of her own snd let headquarters
be in some southern city or town.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
Report of Intendant and Commissioners
OF THE TOWN OF CHARLC

OF The TOWN OF CHAKLOlIE.
The Intendant and Commissioners of the Town of
Charlotte this the close of the fiscal year, submit
the following Report to the citizens of the Town
During the year just closed all of the floating out
standing liabilities, excepting small em have been
discharged and the Town will enter upon the new year
with no indebtedness except this referred to, the
tract payments for Stone Road and her bonded debt.
To these contract payments interest on Bonds and
the expenses of in the ensuing year.
the rate OF taxation Will be ample, and there
will be no necessity for to higher taxation.
The Streets have been paved with stone to consid-
cradle exen-the work is we'll done and will last for
wears The payments for this year have been
promptly met, and the balance falling due in one and
two years can be met without difficulty.
The Street Pumps have been put in good working
order: the Csterrs in good condition. the Fire En-
gnes are ready for service with full company well
eanzed the Police have been efficient and attentive to
their duties and few Towns of the size and population
of Charlotte display better morals and order than
has characterized community during the year just
drawn to a close. J . B. KERR Intendant.
R. Mex. JAMESON,
JOHN HARTY,
]. Il. CALDWELL,
A. c. STEELE, Commissioners
JNO. l.. BROWN,
W. A. OWENS,
December l, 1859,
Treasurer of To,en of Charlotte
In act uiM Board Of Commissioners.
To amount received from former Treasurer s2e 43
81 Taxes due in 1859, $7,475 90
1" Arrearages of former
years 263 40
u Unlisted taxes, shows,
concerts and all other sources 419 10
Total SS,Z43 70
CR
By Vouchers, items of expenditure on &C
count of Town las per vouchers examined
in detail accord;n, TO law, Gs243 90
THOS. W. DEWEY, Torn Tredsurer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

U1.. CHAR. & Ruth. ROAD.-The Whining
ton Journal says that Gov. Ellis (who was in Will
minrton attending the meeting of the stockholders
in the Viii & Man. Road took trip, in company
with number of gentlemen, on the finished por-
ton of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad, on the Goth ult. The Road was then
finished and in running order, from Wilmington
this way, between 234 and n miles. 1t was ex-
pected that by Wednesday last the first section of
% miles would be completed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
EXTRA SESSION OF THE N. c. LIE

GISLATURE---A communication in the last STAN
dard suggests in the present aspect of affairs,
meeting the Legislature ought to be called at an ear
ly day The writer says:
establishments for the manufacture of powder and
arms can easily, and should Immediately, be put in
operation within borders; and thorough and
efficient organization of the militia effected Measures
should also be adopted detect drive out and prevent
from hereafter coming into the State, all suspicious
bidding, peddlng, meddling StragerS by whom 1t is
infested adequate encouragement given by the
government lead people to direct their trade to
some more friendly quarter All this be done, and
done too in such to advance the interests
and welfare of the people and augment the power and
opuence of the State. But it requires the aid of the
Legislature; and that should be promptly and literally
given"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

ga 4 considerable number Of hogs now
passing through this place for the southern market
Six and half cents, gross, is still the ruling
price.-AxherWe Ne,cs Dec 1a.
A MURDERER CAPTURED.-We are informed
by gentleman from Watauga county, that Boone,
the murderer Of Gen. A. +. Keith, of Yancey
county, was captured last week within FIVE miles
of the town of Boone, and taken to the Jail at
Marion in Mcdowell county.-StatesrUe Express.
Mr. George w. Carter has Informed the editor
of the Kingstree s. c. Star, that he has raised a
squash the present year, weighing one hundred and
FIVE pounds, and measuring five feet nine inches in
circumference.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

THE "RAILRoAD CoNTRovERsY.'--We find
in the last Salisbury Banner communication from
Chas F. Fisher, Esq, in reply to a commune alton
signed "Plebs" published in the Greensboro Pa
triot some weeks ago by Mr. Jonathan Worth, in
which grave charges were made against Mr. Fisher
in regard to his connection with contracts on the
Western Road. Mr. Fisher most completely ex-
poses the f!sy of the charges and vindicatcs him
self from the least cause for censuve.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
Land for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale 225 of Land in
Steel Creek neighborhood, joining Isaac Wihers and
Others co or 70 Of the tract is fine woodland.
excellent Land for grain of any kind, and some of
it well adapted to growing cotton
There two good Dwelling Houses with out-houses
on the premises In fact the Land is well improved in
every respect -
j. ID. KENDRICK.
December 6, 1859 9O-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

The RIGHT MOvE-A meeting of the mer-
chants of Richmond, Va, has been held to make
arrangements to import goods direct from foreign
countries, instead of purchasing at the North.
That's the way-withdraw patronage from New
York, Boston and Philadelphia, and it will do more
towards bringing northern men to their senses
than $4,000 muskets-and the Union need not be
dissolved either.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
re- The following communication is from gentle
man in Western county:
For the Wcstprn Democrat.


For the Western Democrat.
Mr. EDITOR: As effort is being made by the peo
pie of Charlotte, get up Railroad to connect with
Jonesboro, it will not be taken amiss hope or
ceived with unkndness, zone shall in good faith make
suggestion | take it the aim is to connect with
Tennessee, and do SO in the cheapest and most eff
fcctua way. and to accomplish the same in the most
rational and satisfactory manner The present effort
is to build AZ miles. Can it be done? Suppose we
say Yea. Then if this amount were expended on a
Road commencing lIales and passing through Cald-
well and Lenor it would reach nearly to the foot of
the Blue Ridge The county Of Caldwell would con-
tribute handsomely and large part of the way is
level ridge. The Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruther-
ford Railroad Company WILL it is believed, build their
branch from LincOlnOn to Hales. 1t asSuredly WOnd
if the Atlantic Tenn and Ohio Road were to COM
mence a that point. Thus complete chain would at
one stretch reach from Charlotte to the Blue Ridge
Hhen what a combination of interests there would be
ito overcome the mountain height. The Western n. G.
Railroad company, the n. C. Railroad company, the
Will, Char. and Ruth. company, the Char and s. Co.
and the S. c. Road itself and others in North Carolina
would heartily cooperate to produce grand result
for they would all be benefited
1t does to me- sir, that is the true policy and
in this way only the charter be saved permanently
The present line only it for years, and then
greater difficulties will be experienced than at present
Now the policy is antagonstic to North C;rolina them
1t would with favor and aid. Why should it not
therefore be adopted? "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

RaE~ Banking is likely to become less pleasant
business in Georgia than in some other States. The
Governor of that State, in his recent message,
recommends revision of the criminal code, to the
end that a suspension of specie payment by any
bank in Georgia shall be deemed conclusive evidence
of fraud on the part of the President and Directors
and punish the officers of the Bank for it by
imprisonment in the Penitentiary, without permit
ting them to show that it not fraud.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

BISHOP ATKINSON--A paragraph has appear
ed in the papers, representing that Bishop Akin
son, of the Diocese of North Carolina, is sick at
Richmond, Va, with variooid. We are requested
by friend of Bishop A. now in this city, to state
that the Bishop has been sick with variooid.
He has been suffering from attack of chills and
fever, while sojourning with relative at Rich
mond, but is now entirely recovered, and has gone
to the discharge Of his duties.-PetersLurq &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06


SOUTH CARoLINA.-The Legislature of South
Carolina met .on Monday the 18th. The annual
Message of Gov. Gist sent in on Tuesday
The Governor devotes nearly fourth of the
Message to a discussion of Federal Relations. He
thinks the signs of the times clearly indicate an
approaching crisis in the destinies of the South.
South Carolina he says, should be careful not to
commit herself directly indirectly to any Presl-
Dental aspirant, and be forced to support party
nominee-she must not put her trust in Presidents,
but along with other southern States, look to her
own power and principles for the security OF her
Institutions In preparing for any emergency that
NAV arise, the Gov advises that early measures be
adopted by the Legislature to obtain the co-opera-
ton of the Southern States in concerted action In
defence of our institutions, whenever they may be
put in jeopardy by all the departments ofthe Gov
eminent passing into the hands of our enemies.
He thinks the election ola Black Republican Pre-
sidcnt will settle the question of our safety in the
Union, and that the vital principle of the Const-
tuition will be extinguished. Therefore, South
Carolina should exhaust every means to get the
co-operation of the Southern States in any move
ment, but she should never forget (says the Cow
that she has clear and unquestionable right to
resume her position as sovereign In the family
of nations.
In regard to banking, the Governor thinks it
would be the best plan to require Bank to go
into immediate liquidation upon suspension of spe-
Gle payments, and close business until new char
ter was granted.
The Militia System must be maintained, he
thinks to secure proper military organization
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

Hg~ Yesterday the election for Chancellor held,
and upon the second ballot Col j. p. Carroll, of
Edgefeld having received was indicated
as the successor the lamened Chancellor Dargan.
Col. Carroll has long occupied eminent position
among the lawyers of State.-Col1mdia Carol~ian,
Der I'd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

pslg- The Raleigh Register calls attention to the
fact that in the event of dissolution of the Union
we have no powder mandatory in the South-no
Powder Mills. There is not one powder mill in
the Union south of Delaware, nor is there a manu-
factory of arms, OF foundry for cannon, south of
Harpers Ferry. This is rather bad state Of at
fairs (says the Register) in view of the ''shadow"
which coming events cast before them" and it is
one which should receive the earnest attention Of
the South. This want Of preparation is attrbut-
able to the unwse and suicidal policy Of depend
ing upon the North for every manufactured article
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
To Hire and Rent.

A number of NEGRO MEN and GIRLS to hire, pri-
yatey, for the next year. ,,o,,
Also to rent a convenient DWELLING HOUSE,
next the old Methodist Parsonage, with rooms and
all necessary Out-buildings.
Enquire at my office opposite Kcrr's Hotel
M. MILLER, NJ. d.
November 30, 1859. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

Bsa@ In the Circuit Court of the United States, in
session here this week, Wilkinson of Bladen was
convicted of robbing the mall and sentenced to two
years imprisonment. R. ?. Dick. Esq, appeared for
the United States, and E. G. Haywood, Esq, for the
prisoner. Mr. Henry R. Bryan sent in his resignation
as Clerk of the Court, and Mr. W. j. Saunders was
appointed Clerk in his stead--Rale$gh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

Town MATTERs-We refer the reader to the
annual statement of the Commissioners and Treas
.,-o, of the Town of Charlotte 1t is good show
inc The revenue collected the past year amounts
to S. o43 90, which shows that the tax collector,
Mr. Harris has discharged his duty in that respect
&c he does in all others
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
SITUATION WANTED.

Young Man, qualified to prepare boys for College,
desires a situation Teacher. Testimonials Of char
acter and scholarship can be given.
REFERENCE: Alex. Wilson, D. D., Melville, N c..
E. W. Faucette, Statesville, N c.
Address H. c. DIXON,
Dec G. 1850 3t IIaw River, Alamance CO., y. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

saving of 20 per cent. by going to PALMER'S to
buy your Candies, they manufactured at his
Confectionery always fresh and free from all poisonous
coloring.
West India Fruits, Raisins, Nuts, Havana Segars
Snuff Fine cut, chewing and smoking Tabacco; French
English and German Fancy Goods Musical Instruments;
Velosipedes Cabs Willow Wagons and Baskets of the
finest quality, Christmas Toys, Cake Trimming, &C.,
which the public will please call and examine.
EGy@ One Door above the Bank of Charlotte.
Dec. 6, 1859. j. D. PALMER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
Gnrl1ek EnctOru Burnt.

New York Nov. 30-Messrs. Higgins & Co.'S carpet
factory Fortv-thrd street was burnt to-day. Loss
500, 600 Some twelve hundred hands are thrown
out of employment by the disaster.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

BARN BURNT.-We learn that the barn of Mr.
F. G. Davidson, in this county, was burnt on the
10Th, together with considerable quantity of
grain, and other things. The cause Of the fire is
not known.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
COMMON SCHOOL NOTICE.

The Board of Superirtendents of Common Schools,
for Meckenburg county will meet at the County Court
Clerks office in Charlotte, on SATURDAY the oath
inst. 4 full meeting is earnestly solicited as there
will be matters of interest before the Board,
J. P. ROSS, Charm
Dec G. 1859 St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06
DIED,

In Richmond county, the 2lst nlt. Mrs Mary Daw-
kins, wife of Wyatt Dawkins, aged 45 years.
In Rutherford county, the goth ult Mrs Martha
Carson, wife of Mr. A. 8. Carson, aged 81 years.
In Lancasterville, the oath ult, Mr. Alex. c. Dun
lap aged SO years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

~ Our thanks are due to the Hon. Thomas
Rraoo, for copy of the Congressional Globe con-
tanning the proceedings of the last Congress.
Also, to Hon. Warren Winslow, for Congress
sional Globes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

A NEW Posi- OFFICE has been established il
CASTOR county called "Chesnut Oak and j. NJ
Hanna appointed Postmaster.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-06

BSy~ 4 new kind of business has been commenc-
ed in this section recently, that of purchasing mule
and horse Colts. Mr John English, who resides
near Columbia, advertised his desire to purchase
stock of that kind. He up here last week and
we learn he purchased number at $50 for No
horse colts, months old, and $50 for mule colts.