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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

THE MCkENNA WILL CAsE.-It will be re-
membered that the late VIM. McKenna, of Lam
caster District, s. c., made a Will conveying his
large fortune to the Roman Catholic Church, and
leaving his only child, the wife of Prof Nittag, in
needy circumstances. The Will was contested by
the heirs, and we notice that the Ordinary of the
District has recently decreed against its legality.
Quite demonstration 1--WE learn from the Ledger
took place in Lancaster at night when the Decree
of the Ordinary made public: Music, process
sion of citizens, speeches, supper, and rejoicing
generally.
DEATH OF MINISTER MAsON.-The Hon. John
Y Mason, United States Minister to France, died
in Paris on the Sd of October.
ESy- The following table shows the amount of
State tax paid into the Treasury in 1858 aud 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
REMARKS.

CoTToS-429 bales were sold last week. We put our
quotations for good middng this week at 81 to 10.
BACON is and will readily command quota
tons.
WHEAT is offered pretty freey-a lot of fine white
sold last week at ST. o3, red 92-but our quotations
may be considered about right viz 90 to ST. for white
and IS to 80 for red
FLOUR has advanced little, and the supply is not
equal to the demand-the best article in barrels will
command S.: sacks 81 so.
Conn, old, so to s., new 50 cents.
Butter, eggs and chickens in great demand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
From the Salem Press, n. CT
THE DOUBLE SHOW COMING.

The advertisement of Yankee Robnson's Circus and
Theatre will be seen in columns. 1t will be exhb-
tied this place Saturday the Odd instant and from
what learn from Southern exchanges, it is far
superior to any thing of the kind which appeared
in this section of country.
The Charleston Courier speaks highly of this exhbi-
ton.
The Cheraw (s c. Gazette says: "The performances,
generally, gave great satisfaction. Some of the feas of
activity truly astonishing. The Company is one
of the best if not the very BEST which has been here
since recollection. Mr.. and Mrs Robinson
host themselves"
The Columbia IS. c. Guardian says: "Ths
plished and talented company drew crowded end de-
delighted houses Their horscmanship acrobatic feats
and theatrical representations excellent and
tain nothing unrefned that would shock the
sensibilities of the fastidious.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

nsg- We are gratifed to see that the democracy
of the Western counties is moving. Democratic
meetings were recently held in Buncombe and
Henderson counties; Gov. Ellis was recommended
for denomination, and delegates appointed to the
State and District Conventions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

BROKE JAIL.-We learn that three prisoners
GALL that were confncd) escaped from the CASTOR
county Jail week before last One has since been
recaptured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
LIVE STOCK.

The show Of live stock the present occasion
quite credtable and was more numerous than Mt the
last fairs, being 252 lots against 229 in 1853, and
2O3 in 1857.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
CHARLOTTE MARKET.
OCTOBER rs, 1859.

Corrected aeeekty by Oates d Hillioms.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

j. f. WILLIAMSON
FRANCIS FRIES,
NJ. S. STOKES,
J.. W. HUMPHREY,
NJ. \. BLEDSOE,
JOHN WINSLOW,
j. G. BADHAM,
s. Mob. TATE,
WIN. j. YATES.
. II, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
THE STATE CONVENTION.

Raleigh, n. c., Oct. II, 1850.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

The horses exhibition included in their
some fine stock of the Blackhawk and Morgan
and other valuable stocks. We noticed some
lions, quick and heavy draught) brood mares a
fine harness horses, (single and double J saddle
1t is doubtful if any horse on exhibition was as
some at the last fair; but there were many that
their mile in $40
There were also some fine Jacks, Jennetts an
on exhibition; not quite so many as on former &C
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

ScanGalous Waste Of tie Public
Momcy.-ln order that some idea nav
pc had OF the cost Of tho Patent OGicc
fancy pictures, We will cite q row Of tho
cases connected Will. the report of
1856 In tho House edition a horse
cost Sl0,5T5.5l; a strawberry, $40.
1850; d sheep, $1G,675.6 amap.
$a,oV7.54. For the Senate edition
the same picture cost $G,879.15.
In the face of these humiliating
disclosures, which we're tho subject Of
generalridiculc, in and out Of Congress,
the person in charge Of preparing the
agricultural! report for publication, used
allthc arguments in his power to have
second edition Of horse, a tea plant,
and map, inserted in coiors, in the
report just published, which, at the
price stated bya Mr.. Sinclair for their
execution, in his rolunt arg card, pub
llshcd in the Union a few DAYS since,
Qnc!nding paper and inserting plates,
would have cost $32, 800 Wash
fHgton States. ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
Virginia Politic,.-The Richmon,

Dtrginia Politics. Richmond
Wig says, in reference to the State
Opposition organization:
We are determined to give battle to
the enemy. Even under the most in.
suspicious circumstances, NE shall be
able to poll for our candidates a large
and commanding vote. But with the
right sort of ticket, and with vigor.
Gus aggressive and animated canvass,
We shall not despair of carrying the
day most triumphantIy. Atall events
We shall demonstrate to our conserva>
tive friends, throughout the Union,
both at the North and ut the South,
that there is large and strong con-
sentative element here in Virginia
that will be ready to unite with the
Opposition in the next Presidential
canvass.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
a Good Move.

We observe that Hon. John A. Bing.
ham, OF the Steubenville (Ohio) Con-
gressional District, has introduced a
bill in Congress having for its object
the repeal OF the law giving members
OF Congress mileage. 1t allows in lieu
thereof, their necessary and actual ex-
penses Of travelling from their places
OF residence to the Capital by the most
direct and usually travelled routes. =
Ii this bill is passed it will bene fit the
nation nearly half a million Of dollars
1t will also eIualize the pay in such
manner that Statesmen remote from
the capitsl&illnot as now receive more
money as milage than as salary.
A'#s 3AHl &a a#Esa W.. Times.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
The Opposition Convention.


The Wing and American Convention
to be held at Richmond, Va, on the
10Th Of February next, promises to be
an outpouring of enthusiasm such as
has not for years been witnessed in the
Old Dominion. The Richmond TVhig
is extatic at the prospect. 1t says:
The ancient Wing spirit is aroused,
every where, and we sec TO difficulty
in tho,way Of a tremendous outpouring
of the Wings Of the State on the 10th
OF February. Indeed, the indications
are unmistakcablc that tho Wings and
Americans Of Virginia are resolved to
put on their armor, and do their best
IN the coming contest We hail the
spirit manifested by them, in every
quarter Of the State, with ineXprcssi-
bic satisfaction and pleasure. This is
glorious news. Let our friends then
arouse, grid on their armor, and has
ten to the field 10 redeem their State
from the hands OF the spoilers. We
heartily bid God speed to their efforts.
va observe (soys the Wheeling Ga
2cttc) that the Opposition movements
in this State are attracting more than
usual attention from abroad. Indeed,
the people throughout the Union are
looking with great interest to the op.
preaching canvass. The nomination Of
Lctcher--with such o rccord-takcs
them by surprise, as we'll it may. The
Nashville Patriot thus speaks Of the
contest in Virginia:
IF the people Of Virginia can -
aroused 70 independence Of thought 4
action, the victory in the coming con.
test VIII perch upon the banners Of. tho
opposition. But whether this shall be
Objected or nOt---whcthcr triumph or
defeat awaits tho Opposition, it is due
to themselves, and to the country at
large, that they should 90 into the field
and DO battle against the cohorts Of
Democracy. There is every thing to
encourage, and but little to cause them
10 despair. If they will bat use dis.
.cceetly the manifest advantages they
l'ol! in their bands, the Wings and 4.
americans Of Virginia may DO much for
thcmsclyca, and perhaps more for their
friends in Tennessee and Kentucky, 4
other Southern States, who look to
them in these pori!ous times for a man
~ and devoted stand against the en-.
cc0achmcnts and most evil tendencies
Of modern Democracy.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
A LIBERIA EN1eR,vr Am soc,v,,,

~ LIBERIA EMIGRANT AID SOCIETY
has been organized at Canonsburg, Pa,
among the colorod people, having in
contemplation the encouragement of
emigration on the part of their brethren
IN thus country, 20 Liberia. This is a
movement exactly in the right direction;
and one, that if practicable, will even,
tuate In mere good to tho human race.
than any other that is now before the
American public. 1t is one that any
man can consistently encourage, what
ever his politics; for itneither looks to
Southern or Northern sgrandizement,
but to the good of both sections, and
pre-emincntly to the good of the much
abused and much contended for class,
that lies fostering sore upon the body
polite. The colonization OF Liberia bv
negroes from the United States is the
greatest enterprise of bcneyolence that
can engage the attention of the phlan-
thropist, take any view of it we will
1t is only singular, that the ncgroe,
OF this country have not long ago dis
covered, and acted upon the discovery,
that Liberia is the black mans home
for it Is in Africa alone, that he can
attain to the enjoyment of that indcpen-
dence and self respect SO essential to
happiness. The explorations in Africa
Tor the last few years, have served to
invest that land with peculiar interest,
and we are glad to see the colored peo-
Pic turning their attention to the scgui.
stion of whatever information can BIO
obtained respecting it Wells5urg
! Herald. - .... ....
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

An Encounter w,th a VIA.
Cat.-A correspondent of the Kanav.
ma Republican gives the subioined ac.
count of ar encounter with a wildcat,
which occurred in that county:
The circumstances are these On
Wednesday evening, December 18th.
, a youth named William Ruffner, ESQ.
OF misplace, started out in pursuit Of
game, accompanied by his little broth.
err. They assembled what is known as
Flag Pole Mountain, about I mile
from Maiden. lie had not proceeded
Tar into the woods before he heard a
ruslling in the branches Of the trees n
boye him. He looked up and saw q
large wildcat in the act of sprnginp
upon his little brother who was imme,
dlatcly behind him. At this moment
his brother, perceived his danger, and
screamed out at the top oflis voice, dts
a wildcat, Will it's a wild cat !" The
elder brother seeing their danger lev
elod his gun and fired, just rs the ami.
NAL leaped at them. 1t fell mortally
wounded at their feet. Will drew out
his barlow-knife and dispatched tho
monster without receiving a single
scratch.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
The Congress Of 1860.--The appor-

The Congress Of 186O.--The appor-
tionment for members of Congress un.
der the census of 1860, will make a
great change in the representation of
several States, Judging from the votes
at the recent election in some Of the
western States. Illinois, with nine
members Of Congress, has given $3.50,
600 votes, while Massachusetts with @.
leyen representatives, gave only $780,
Obo' Wisconsin, with only three rep
resentatives, has given q vote within
a traction OF that of Massachusetts,
Compared with the votes of many
ot.Ser States the Discrepancy is still
create. The elections at the west
were held %nder greater excitement,
and called out = fuller vote than in
most Of the old Stater.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
From he Washjngion R-puJIc. !
Retirement OF Gen. Houston,

Contrary to what has been until re.
Gently supposed, it is now said thn,
Gen. Houston, at the close of his pres.
eat Senatorial term, will decline to be
candidate for any public office, and
retro definitely TO private life.
WithuIt imput:ng to him any TN.
sccmly or unrL asoRablc wishes, in res.
poet to tho Senatorial dignity, it may
be assumed that he would cheerfslIy
have retained it, if eu:h haa been tile
pleasure Of Texas.
That such has not been Tic pleasure
OF Texas, is a circumstance y hich can.
not fail to fix the attention Of the whole
country, in view Of the illustrious no.
s.tlon Of Gen. Houston in connection
with the entire history Of the State
which has now discarded him. ......
The case has no parallel cxcept that
Of Nh. Benton, deserted in his old are
by Missouri, with whose name and fame
his own waginscparably identified, and
to whose interests lie had devoted .
life OF unsupported fidelity.
Like the loss of Col. Benton in tho
Senate, that Of Gen. Houston will be
universally felt to be, what it unoucs.
tlonaJly is, u public cslsnlity. His
gympathics, like his fame, are as broad
as the nation, and the coun try can i'll
afford to spare from the public councils
men like him, who arc able, by the uni.
tIt,, ,r Il
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

Railroad Matrimonial Salute. "A
railroad man got married at Belloyille
the other day, and rs he returned on
the evening train to this city, his fell
low ra'Iroaders determined upon Civ
ing him and his fair bride a salute
Fifteen or twenty locomotives were
brought up standing on aswitch at the
depot, and as the train bearing the
happy pair passed by, the whistle on
each locomotive was made to give q
simultaneous blast, the like Of which
was never heard in this vicinity be-
fore. The hideous concert would have
awakened the seven slcopors, as it aid
the echoes for miles around, soaring
the urbane bridegroom out of his usu.
Fl serene equanimity.--- Columbus
Statesman.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
4 Young Woman EaNs Dena mill

| A Young Woman FaUs Dead yhi1e
Dancing. AT late hour night before
last, a young woman, Margaret Mich.
OILS, aged about nineteen years, a ma .
tive of Germany, was dancing in o
house, known as the "Steam-boat Ho.
tel, near the corner of Front and
Ludlow streets, when she fell upon the
floor, and a number of her companions
running to lift her up, supposed she
had slipped down, discovered to their
horror, that she was q corpse. Mar
garet was very robust ond healthy
girl and free from any illness except
that arising from the interruption of
certain physical laws, from which de.
rangement she had suffered for three
years, and which was 10 doubt tho su.
perindncing cause of her dcccase. The
verdict Of the coroncr's jury was that
she died Of opoplexy.- = Gin Ing.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

q. HE PRESIDENT CeRNEREp.-.A
clerk in one Of the Departments at
Washington was recently renewed be-
cause he refused TO contribute money
to influence the State elections. He
was employed under Prof. Torrcy, who
refused to sanction the removal, snd
has appealed to the President who
holds the case under advisement. If
be approves the removal, he condemns
his own letter written to the Fort Du-
quesne Committee; if he condemns it
he justifies the clerks in refusing for
the future to be taxed as they have
been Tor carrying on elections and
what is the party to do for wont Of
the fund thus raised (Which way
l turn is woe" ...." ".' .'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
Nor,heas, pennsylpon;, m.Z,,o,o..

''''''yFV"TF", NidTth y, 1904
DIX TN consequence of having hair, for ssy
era' years past, not only gray but perfectly white,
have cut ii short and worn a cap 10 hide il liou
view; but some three months since, I wa, Undue
cd 10 use your Hair Restorative, and I mu,t IL
justice 10 say that its effects were almos, mirss
uIous' for it has changed it gradually to all ia
loTmcr sp'cndor as 10 color, and left il so son and
glossy as 10 be more beautiful than it ever was
when under the influence of the finest oil. (
therefore, earnestly recommend ii 10 every LADY
as decidedly the best preparation for ,oie, use "
anything in the world. BETSY SMITH.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

A boy named Sherman leaped last
Sunday from bridge near Lynchburg.
in order to avoid train of cars. Al
though the fall Mas forty feet he rcceiv-
ed no injury.
A woman in Cincinnati recently
made an application for divorce ON the
ground that her husband was con.
founded fool
Large quantities of counterfeit $3.50
gold pieces are in circulation in Min
nesota. a poor Indian, who had lust
received his money at the agency, had
$75 of it passed on him in exchange
for his good silver coin.
The delinquent tax lists Of San Fran.
cisco, Cal, for the present year, fill
nearly eight columns ofthc city papers,
and compromise nearly one-half of this
years assessment. This indicates a
great reyulsion since the fast times Of
the early gold discoveries. ,.
There is n fugitive slave excitement
in Nebraska. "A Missouri STAKEHOLDER
named Nuckolls, recently removed to
that territory with number Of slaves
and established himself at Omaha. -
The slaves suddenly left him, crossing
The river, and finding refuge in Iowa.
The master and twenty. five other men
IN Omaha threatened to cross over after
them and execute summary vengeance
upon the parties who are charged with
harboring the fuSitives, but at last
accounts nothing Of a serious nature
happened. .#I @aa
The AMERICAN GoLD CRop.-The
New York Herald sums up review Of
the gold fields Of the United States,
with the following estimate Of our flu,
ture gold crop: I'm
"California gives US million a week.
All the other fields we can safely saw.
with what facts We already have, will
give US at least half as much. Our
gold crop is therefore likely to be, for
years to come at the rate Of mil.
hon and half per week, or seventy
five millions of dollars pen snnum-e.
quail to one half the value Of the cot
ton crop Of our country.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
An sgonost lawyer.

The Pittsfeld Sun, in allusion to
the will of the late Augustus Thorn
dixie, relates the following anccdote:
A person whom We will not name,
called upon Mr.. Chandler Williams,
then one of the principal lawyers here,
and still remembered by many, and re-
que8tcd him to draft his will. He in
CURED and noted down the disposition
the testator wished to make of his
property, which according to Mr.. vii.
liams' sense Of right was exceedingly
unjust toward one of his two children.
lie therefore demonstrated with him
but failing to induce him to do what
was right, at length asked: "Well,
you want mo to make your will accor.
ding to this memorandum you have
given me" The reply was, 81 do" -
Thon followed the rcjoinder, an be
d--difI will you must get some ono
else to do it" Alas, it WAS in the
days when lawyers would express them.
selves in improper language; but it
was one, also, in which they would not
minister to injustice and wrong.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

THE STANDING ARMY.--It IS said
that a proposition for an increase of
the army will come before Congress
at the present session. If il does we
hope it will not succeed. The present
standing army Of the United States
about $4,000 mems enough for the
legitimate purposes Of a republican
government. We can never raise
standing army large enough to defend
our soil against the mercenary hordes
OF Europe without the endangerinx of
our own government. .... .0,..r>,...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
The Cost.

The Washington correspondent makes
the following .judcious comments upon
the Congressional hiatus: .... : ..
This week of Congressional idlcncss
cost the people, in the shape of pay
and mileage Of members, 100000, or
$500 TO each member. The entire cost
Tor the session will be 81, 100000
Unless the per- diem system the cost
would have been $l50,000, with more
service, because there were then no
adJournments over more than three
days, on account of the stoppagc Of
pay. On the day of commencing the
recess, nearly ono hundred subjects Of
legislation were introduced by bills or
rcsoirt'ons, and the appropriation bills
had been reported by the committee
OF ways and means. Bat had none Of
these things been properly before Con.
grcs5, and if honorable members were
not prepared to act upon the excellcn,
suggestions Of policy by the President,
then sense orjusticc would have diota.
ted the taking up of the calendar and
OF compromising the parties whom both
the Court Of Claims and Constitutions
lai committees on claims have long
since declared entitled to allowance.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
Virginia Democracy,

The Richmond Enquirer sounds the
alarm of danger to the Democracy in
tho Old Dominion. 1t says:
"The moro we reflect upon the con.
dition Of the Democratic party, and
observe tho course and policy of the
opposition, the more are we convinced
of the necessity for Conventions in
the different Congressional Districts
Of this State. Unless the policy of
ConyontionsiS adopted, our party muse
become hopelcssly divided, ifnot signal
ly defeated. 10 divide us and then
conquer us, is the aim and policy of
tho opposition"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

81. Paul a model Boarder.-"IIoy
DO you like the character of ST. Pau. -
asked person Of his landIady ono day
during a conversation abont the old
saints and apostles. ...g.. 1T
"Ah, he was a good clever old soul.
L KNOW replied the landIady, " for he
said, you know, that We must cat what
Is set before US, and ask no questions
Tor conscience sake. l always thought
L should like him for boarder."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

1az0tion tn Caba.-The amount of
taxes collected in Cuba is $26, 0OO, 900
per amman. As there is but six thou
sand inhabitants, each one is taxed on
AN average over $16. Ia the United
states the total taxation upon each
white person is only $4. Annexation
to tho United States would make some
thing of difference to the people Of
Cuba, IN the amount Of their taxation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21
&Eoa@AwTov2r:
FRIDNY, JANUARY 81, 1850.
ADYERTlZING AGENCIES,

The following gentlemen arc authorised to re-
rei'e Advertisements, SC. for this paper, viz.
New works.. NJ Pcttcngill & Co. No. ITO
Nassau street.
Visscher, Owen & Co., $40 and 3AS Broadway
II. S. Schelfs Advertising agency, No. 935,
Broadway. We have good deal Of conEd cnco
Ia this coRcern. ..f.
Philadclphia-E. ". CARn, Northwest cor
.or of Third and Walnut streets, opposite tho
Merchants Exchange. -....
Pittsburg. Samuel Mcdonald, oGice Of the
Iron City newspaper.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

in the United States Senate, Mr..
lverson read an elaborate speech on the
Pacific Railroad which caused much
surprise by its reasonable doctrines.
Ho opposed the Central route, bccou @
IT'S effect would be to strengthen the
Union, which the South meant to dis.
solve. lie proposed to build North.
ern and Southern road, so that when
the states separated, zach section might
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-21

1t is said that one man in every 8
in Massachusetts is a shoemaker. In
Lynn 5000 arc employed in making
shoes, and the sales Of 1854 amounted
to $4O00,O00. In Boston there are
213 firms engaged in the trade, doing
business TO the amount Of fifty two mil.
lions. In New York there are only III
houses in this trade. -