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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

To THE PoINT.-In reply to the charge made
by the Rowan county opposition meeting, that the
condition of the State is much worse now than it
was when the democratic party came into power,
the Raleigh Standard remarks follows
"Since the Democratic party came into power the
amount of money distributed for Common Schools has
nearly doubled the tables will show; more than
three hundred and fifty miles of Railroad have been
consructed emigration has nearly ceased crops of
tobacco wheat and cotton have nearly doubled; WHILE
altogether the State has increased in wealth. in actual
ash valuation not less than hundred millions of
dollars. Does any unprejudced person believe that
North Carolina is off now than she was in 1850?
Not one Every feels that the old State is prosper
ing and that she is making rapid strides to the front
rank of by the side of Georgia herself the Gem
pire State of the South"
And in regard to the complaint about " State
debt" the Standard says:
ssWho created the debt originally 4? Why, the repre-
senatives of these very gentlemen-heir Wing repre-
senatves in 1888 in 1910, and other periods, 'h
their Approval 1t is well known to ALL and especially
we'll known to these very gentlemen, that the Wing
party left n legacy when they went out of power of
millions of debt to be paid by the Democratic party
increased to provide for that debt; and yet these
tlcmen who created approved the creation of large
norton of this debt and who advocated and labored
for the appropriation of three millions of dollars for
the North Carolina Railroad, would have the people
believe that they have always been opposed to State
debt and high taxes and that the Democrats are alone
responsible If this is specimen of their political hon.
estv we fear the State would Ego further and fare
worse" if it should fall into their hands"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

HARD PUsHED.-Our friends of the Fayette-
vile Observer are pretty hard pushed for an
analogy, and greatly at fault in their stn,e, when
they undertake to show that the editors of the
"Winston Sentinel" aud "Charlotte Democrat
might be charged with being in a league with ab-
olitionists in the business of Old Brown" because
the editors Of the Sentinel and Democrat are IN
fdr0r Of hanging Broun as is Henry Ward
Beecher and other abolitionists! We must beg
permission to say that respected friends of the
Observer not as successful ia this effort at com-
parison as they usually are. In fact, they have
missed the mark and wasted their ammunition
1t didn't seem to strike the Observer that its shot
could rebound and hit the source from whence it
came, for if there is any possibility of drawing
comparison in the premises, it applies to the Obser
yer as much as it does to the Democrat or Sentinel
because the Observer, too, as IN faror Of hanging
old BroUn, therefore we must claim the editors of
the Observer as members of the 'league," together
with all other editors in the State. Our friends
must load with more suitable ammunition next
time, and take better aim, if they want to "bag
the game"
OF course the Observer does not charge the
"league" upon US, but it thinks it might do so
with as much fairness as we charge Gilmer and
Vance with cooperating with Grow, an abotionist,
in securing the defeat of the Post Office Bill at
the last session of Congress- Another failure to
make "a good shot" There is no analogy be-
tween the cases Gilmer, Vance and Grow agreed
as to their object in pursuing "a factious i'll
regard to the P. O. H,-they wanted to embar
rass Mr. Buchanan-whle there is a total disagree
ment between the Sentinel, Democrat, and other
papers at the South, and Henry Ward Beecher and
his crew the former want Brown hanged be-
cause he deserves 1.-THE latter pretend to want
him choked to death for the purpose of holding
him up as a martyr. Some difference, sure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

WHIPPED.-We learn that three pick pockets
were detected on the upward train on the G. & :.
e. Railroad on Saturday last They had stolen
the pockct-book of some one on the train. On
arriving at Morrow's Turnout, the light-fngered
gentry were taken out and about $50 lashes put
upon each ones back, after which, it is said, they
were tarred and feathercd, placed upon the night
train and started back to Charleston, for the pur-
pose of being shipped to New York. One of
them is said to have been an old man, and the
other two comparatively young.
p. SWe learn that the affair took place at Column
bia, S c, instead of MorrOw's Turnout.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

SLAVES LIBERATED.-By the Will of the late Lewis
Y Christmas of Warren county, n c.. ten favorite
slaves have been liberated and a of 81 900 left
be divided among them when they leave the State The
residue of the property consisting of about 100 slaves
and very large quantity of Land, is wiiled to W. D.
Jones, ESQ the proprietor of White Sulphur Springs,
Warren county.-H drreaton Netcs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
For the Western Democrat.
ATTENTION. CITIZENS

Considering the inefhciency of military defence,
it is deemed necessary and expedient to organize vol
unteer Company at or in the vicinity of Piueve n. c,
resdes from the incendary and murderous attacks of
Northern abol;tionsts, therefore earnestly urge
every good citizen in Providence Sharon and Steel
Greek to forward and enroll under the banner of
the Old North State. For this purpose meeting is
called at Pineville 10 miles south of Charote, the
first Saturday in December, at lO3 O'Clock, A. NJ
Nov. 28th. MANY CITIZENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

In this county the 9TH instant, Mr. ". L. Wright,
aged about 80 years.
Near Davidson College, in this county, the Goth
inst Mr. Robert Potts, aged about 73 years.
In this county, the 18th inst, John r. Baker, son
of Jesse B. and Mary A. Baker, aged years.
In Raleigh, the 22d inst Louis E. Henry, only son
Of the late Hon. Louis d. Henry, aged % years. e.
Near Ebenezerville the 10Th inst Miss Jane Faris
aoed abO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Circassan arrived Friday last with
Liverpool dates to the 18th inst Cotton was selling
freely in the Liverpool market but had declined about
eighth.
Three Treaties of Peace signed the 9th inst.
No formal proposition has been made to England join
the Peace Congress. The Tuscans have conferred Il
Regency on Prince Carignan. The Moors have COM
menced an attack on Ceuta
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

BAD SIGN.-We see it stated that negroes
are becoming very scarce in Missouri especially in
the border counties. The slave-owners are sending
their negroes South for sale in order to prevent
them from falling into the hands of the abolition
lists That is the most efectual way to abolish
slavery in Missouri that could be adopted. The
places of the negroes are being filed with northern
white labOrcrS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

The FRENCH BROAD RoAD.-The Asheville News
Chief Engineer of the proposed French Broad Railroad
He proposes the adoption of temporary track for the
mountain district which, he says, will reduce the cost
OF the road from Spartanburg Ashevlle TO about
100000. One-haf of is already secured, and the
New. hopes South Carolina will subscribe the other.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

Profts Of tSeuing 4Machine Manutactur.-The
number of sewing machines sold last year by the
leading manufacturers is numerous, viz: 81 ,442.
Mr. Elias Howe, to whom each manufacturer pays
tribute for his lock-sttcn, has princely income
therefrom. One periodical has stated that it
amounts to 100000 but at five dollars for each
machine it amounted last year to ST., 21O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
To Hire and Rent.

A number of NEGRO MEN and GIRLS to hire, pri-
vately, for the next year ~.
Also to rent, convenient DWELLING HOUSE,
next to the old Methodist Parsonage with rooms, and
all necessary ut-buildings.
Enquire at my office opposite Kerrs Hotel.
j. NJ. MILLER, NJ. D.
November 30, 1859. St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

Thirty Thousand Cross-Ties are wanted between
Charlotte and the Catawba River for the Wilmington
Charlotte and Rutherford Road to be delivered before
the lst day of April, 1860.
This is profitable business, and presents chance
to land owners of converting their timber into
ready money. . --.5 .-..*H
Persons desirous of contracting viii call upon F.
Gardner, Pr. Asst. Engineer, or upon S. Caldwell
Resident Engineer, at Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
NEW TAILORING SHOP.

The subscriber having permanently located in Char
lotte respectfully Informs the citizens of the and
vicinity that he has opened Tailoring Shop opposite
Mr. Beckwith's Silversmth Store, next to the Rock
Island Office, where he is prepared to manufacture
gentlemens Clothing in the best manner and latest
style All work warranted
Repairing neatly done, and with dispatch.
49, ..-' w. S. HICKS
Nov. 80, 1859. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

New YORK ELEcTIoN.-The result of the late
election in New York turns out more favorable for
the democrats than had been anticipated. Jones,
State ticket, have been elected their black
publican competitors. 1t is thought that if the
election had been few weeks later, to have al
lowed time to establish the completely of the republ
leaders in the Harper's Ferry affair, the whole
black republican ticket would have been defeated.
A New York correspondent of the Richmond
Enquirer says:
"The result of this election kills Seward as
candidate for the Presidency. He can never carry
the State of New York. The majority of the peo-
pie are against him The party may be forced to
hunt some renegade southern demagogue of the
Bates stripe as an available candidate"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

HoGs-The first drove of Hogs, this season,
passed through this place on Saturday last. There
were 40 head in the drove. 81 cents, gross, was
asked, but not obtained about here. They were
carried to Arson county, We learn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

TAR AND FEATHERs-We are Informed that
in Salisbury last Saturday named Sandy
Tate, stone mason by trade, was tarred ana
feathered, rode on a rail and had one side of his
head shaved, for expressing violent abolition SEN
timents He had been living in the neighborhood
some few years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

ARREsTED.-We learn that two Northern book
spedders, agents, arrested in Salisbury last
week, and bound over to Court on a charge of
trading with negroes. 1t seems that they had been
having good deal of intercourse with the negro
population, promising to send them books. The
authorities did right to arrest the fellows, but we
doubt the proprety of encumberng the Courts
with such cases. they might have been paid off in
two hours and started norhward, with word to the
people at the different stations along the line to
hurry them forward That's the way to drive off
and keep off abolition emissaries, and until south
ern communities adopt such plans they will always
be liable to interruption. We hope there is not
lawyer in the South mean enough to take part in
action against a southerner for assisting to rid
any community, in a speedy manner, Of fanatics
and incendiaries
We admire the course the Virginians are pursu-
ing. In addition to the summary punishment they
inficting the northern emissarics they catch
lurking and operating about their towns and neigh
borhoods: the Richmond Wing advises that the
next Legislature be pettioned to pass law levying
heavy tax on everything bought at the North
and offered for sale in that State. The best way
to bring the people of the North to their is
to affect their pockets-touch the pockets of the
good we'll as the bad and then the good disposed
will do something towards crushing out fanaticsm.
Withdraw southern trade from New York, Boston
and Philadelphia, and as the grass begins to sprout
in their streets and their operatives begin starve
the people will feel for themselves instead of pre-
tending to feel for the southern negro.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

CoNVICTED-The case of the negro Oscar, from
Concord, mentioned last week, was tried at Sails
bury on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last
After about so minutes consultation, the Jury
rendered verdict of guilty. An appeal was taken
to the Supreme Court, which will stay Judgment
six months
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

SALE OF PRoPERTY.-Th sale of the property
of Dr. john S. Porter, decd, in this county, took
place last Friday. A friend who present in
forms us that Cattle brought from SIS to $50 per
head Mules Sl5l to $500, Mare (used by the
deceased as his sadde-nag) $3.50, Corn "A to 81
cents per bushel. The land (rather inferior
quality sold at from 81 to S. per acre. The sale
was on credit of II months, with interest
The negroes, 36 in all, ranging in @ge from 6
months to 80 years, were valued by persons APP
ronted for that purpose at s26,275 There were
eleven men in the lot. The Will of the deceased
provides that the negroes shall have 3 months to
choose masters at the prices at which they were
valued
At sale of the property of Michael Click, in
Dayie county last week, negroes brought very high
prices; one, field hand, sl64O, another $1,000;
a girl lG years old sl4OO. They were bought by
traders
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
Stop the Thief!

A STOLEN from my stable, near
NsN#H Tuckaseege Ford, in Meckenburg county,
~W on the night of the 18th of Nov, a dam
49,. colored MARE, with black and tail,
years old, blaze in the face and the left hip
little low. Any person returning the animal to me or
furnishing information its whereabouts will be
paid tor their trouble. will give reward of 25 for
the detection and apprehension of the thief.
The Mare tracked to the neiglborhood of Tirza
church, 6 or miles northeast of Lancaster village
A. F. SADLER.
Tuckaseege ., Nov 90, 1859 3t-pd
Wadesboro Argur and Lanca ster Ledger copy 3t and
forward accounts tC this office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
ALSO, WANTED TO HIRE,

For the ensuing year, 100 HANDS, to work on
said Railroad. Persons wishing hire assured
that their hands will be properly cared for well clothed
and fed and humanely treated. Liberal prices will be
paid Enquire OF the undersigned at Lineolnton, OF
S. ". Davis, Esq, at Charlotte,
H. w. GUION, ...-
Pre:t. W, C. Il r. r. R. Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

The first drove of hogs the present season pas
sed through Yorkville last week. The owners
asked cents gross A few droves have recently
passed through Asheylle-prices ranging from 6
to 81 cents gross
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
A Perpetual Running Ton.

Millwards Gyroscopic TOP, a philosophical Toy
which eXcites wonder and admiration every one who
has seen it. Call and get onc-prce so cents silver
plated, at J. D. PALMERS Variety Store,
Nov. Goth one door above Bank of Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

CALIFORNIA u. $. SENATOR -Gov. Weller has
appointed Judge Ham, formerly of Kentucky)
United States Senator to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Mr. Broderick
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

THE FAR WEsT.-At present there are four
routes to California, but not all open to transit.
We subjoin brief list Of these in tabular form,
with their respective distances and time of transit
to San Francisco from New York:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

DAVIDSON CoLLEGE-The Trustees of this In
stitution met in Charlotte on the 9th inst, and
elected Alex. McIver, Esq, of Carthage, Moore
county, to fill the chair of Professor of mathematics
vacated by the resignation of Maj. Hill
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

WAKE FOREST COLLEGE.-The Board of Trus-
tees of this Institution, have passed resolution,
admitting all young ministers ofthe gospel connected
with any of the evangelical. denominations, to the
advantages of the College, free of tuition. Such
hberality, We think, must commend itself to the
public -Rdieigh Age
Certainly it is very liberal in the Trustees and
creditabe to the Institution. "Wake Forest" is
under the aud direction of the Baptist Church
of this State. The Faculty is able and cOmpe-
tent one
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, October Term 1859
Joel A. Huggns Administrator of William p McLeland
vs.. r. s. MeLeland. .i
Petition to settle Estate.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that r.
S. McLeand is not inhabitant of this State but
sides beyond the limits of the same it is ordered by
Court that publication be made for six successive weeks
in the Western Democrat, a newspaper printed in the
appear before the Justices of Court Of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions the next Court be held for the
County of Mecklenburg at the Court House in Charlotte
the 4th Monday IN January next then and there
the petition Of j. A. Higgins admins of
VIM. p. McLelland the same will be hearl exparte
to him.
Witness, W. n Beid, Clerk of our said Court at Office
in Charlotte, the 4th Monday in October. 1859.
SCOT pr adv So W.K. REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

FIRE.-We learn that the old Methodist church
in Salisbury (Which was occupied by the colored
congregation burnt on "Wednesday morning
last. Cause of the FIRE unknown.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

AID TENDERED.-The Governor of South Carolina
offered furnish Gov Wise with troops if needed in
the present troubles in Virginia. Company in Will
mington in Raleigh. and one in Elizabeth City, also
offered their services Gov Wise returned thanks, but
said Virginia would take care of herself.
The Hornets Nest Ri1emen' of this town have ten
dered their services to Gov Ellis, in he should
need help any time in maintaining the rights of the
Old North State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
ID Likely NeSros

Ia Likely Negroes
For Sale.
BY virtue of a decree of the Court of Equity for
Mecklenburg county, the Public Square the
of Charlotte, on the 3lst DECEMBER, will sell
at public auction to the highest bidder
IL Valuable Slaves,
credit of Six Months with interest from day of SALE
the purchaser in every instance executing Bond with
two good Securities. .-... .------.
The object of the sale is make a division between
the owners Augustus j. Orr, and John A. Young,
guardian of James H. Orr.
A C. WILLIAMSON, C. NE.
Charlotte, Nov. 10th, 1859 St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
Negroes for Sale,

NegTOes TOT SlIe.
Having been appointed Commissioner by the Court
of Equity of Lincoln county, N. Co. to sell the Negroes
the property of L. E. L. c. Houston, A. V. l.. Houston
and c. Ii. H. Houston. will sell public auction on
Wednesday the 4h day of January, 1860, Beatties
Ford Lincoln county % miles west of Charlotte about
TWENTY LIKELY NEGROES, men, women and chill
dren .s#e r... ..r~ -.-.-.- ..-,- KS
credit of six months will be given, with interest
from date. Note and satisfactory security required.
A. II. HOUSTON, Guardian
November 20, 1859 89-6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
THE NEW CONGRESS

The first session of the Thirty-Sixth Congress
opens next Monday the 9th of December
| The Senate is composed of sixty-six members.
Parties stand thus: Democrats 81, Republi-
cans "a, Americans or know-nothings 2 There
are 3 vacancies viz: one in Minnesota, Oregon and
Texas.
The House of Representatives is composed of
237 members. Parties stand thus: Republicans
l13, Democrats 101, Americans %.
good deal of difficulty is anticipated in the
election of Speaker, neither party alone have
sufficient majority to effect an election Of the
democrats, there 8 anti-Lecomptonites; and if
they vote with the regular Administration demo-
Gratis it will require Is more votes to secure the
election of democratic speaker. The question is
will enough Americans unite with the democrats,
or will they throw their votes away, and allow the
election of Black Republican, as they did when
Banks was elected Speaker. The democrats and
Americans ought to unite to prevent the election
of black republican-the Americans ought to
support the democratic candidate, for they are so
largely in the minority it cannot be reasonably ex-
pected that the democrats should 60 over to them
We have no idea that such Americans CD as Hen
ry Winter Davis will do anything to prevent the
election ola Black Republican, but there are 9TH
ers who ought to avert such a calamity. Will they
do it? We shall soon see.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS, notice, have been
held in several counties in the State. All recommend
Gov. Ellis for denomination.
meeting in Nash county expressed preference for
the Hon. Thos Bragg candidate for Vice President
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29
DECEMBER lSt, 1859.

DECEMBER 1st, 1859.
tt. H- BreHn &c 60,
From this date will offer their entire stock of DRY
GOODS, Hats, Shoes,
Carpets, Fancy Goods, &c, &c,
At Greatly Reduced Prices,
they determined to REDUCE THEIR STOCK
much lower than usual before the opening ofthe Spring
trade
THIS IS NO HCMBUG! Call and ec-
anime Prices.
To the Ladies
We will offer Fancy Dress Silks at New York Cost.
We will offer Fancy Silk Robes at New York cost.
We will offer Fancy De Lain Robes at New York cost.
We offer Fancy and solid cold De Lains N. Y. cost
We offer Poplins and Poplinetts at New York cost.
We offer Raw Silks and all wool Plads at n. Y. cost
We will offer E...
Hosiery Gloves, Handkerch'fs
Embroidery, Linen, JacOnet, Swiss,
Nainsook and Tarlton Muslins at New Y ork prices
Our stock of the above Goods complete and in
have no hesitancy in saying that for style, price,
quality and elegance,
Our Entire Stock cannot be erceUed.
TIE GENTLEMEN will find our Stock of Cloths,
Cassmeres and Vestings full and prices that cannot
fail to please. ID .rr--
p1E- We determined to Reduce Stock. Call
and 7. ii. EREM & co.
Nov. 30, 1859. e..
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state Of Worth Carolima-Unlon county.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter October Term 1850
VIM. II. Simpson Jackson C. Lemmond.
Atachment--Cyrus Q Lemmond summoned garnis.ec
In this it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that the Defendant resides beyond the limits of
this State conceas himself that the ordinary pro-
flaw cannot be served him, il is therefore
dered by the court that publication be made in the
Western Democrat for six successive weeks, notifying
sad defendant to be and appear at the Term Of
this court to be held for the county Of Union the
Court House in Monroe the first Monday in January
1860, then and there to the Plaintiff according
to law. r.s.-'
Witness, Hougb, Clerk of said court at Office
in Monroe the first Monday in October 1885, and in the
saith year of our Independence
ss-6t J. r. HOUGH, Clerk