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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24
CONGRESS.

There has been nothing of Importance done by either
House vet Mr. Fitzpatrick: of Ala, has been elected
President of the Senate pro- On the 10TH Their"
debate in the Senate the 'squater sovereignty
question: the resolution of Mr. Pugh to inquire into the
cxpedcncy of requiring the Legislatures of Utah and
New Mexico to submit their laws to Congress for APP
prevail being under consideration. Mr. Pugh defended
the Northern Democracy from the imputatiOns of Mr.
Ivcrson. The Homestead bill has again been introduced
into the Senate.
In the House, Mr. Gilmer defined and defended his
position Mr. Singleton of Miss, defended the South and
said he should insist the expansion of slavery out of
the Union if not in it. In of the election of Sew
ard or Hale Presidency, he would claim the right
of secession. ballot for Speaker resulted follows
Bocock S. Sherman ITO, the rest scattering MI BO-
cock then withdrew his name, saying that he had per-
mitted it be used two weeks believing that it pre-
scented point around which sound and conservative
men might rally, but he longer hoped for such
Il result.
On the 10Th, the House took another ballot, when
Sherman received votes BotcIer, wing. of Va 80
McCIernand dem. of Illinois, p; BarkSdalc 5 remain
der scattering. Another ballot gave Sherman loo
Botcler IS. McCcrnaud -, &c. And another stood
Sherman IO9 Botclcr So McClcrnand %. At the last
ballot several southern Democrats voted for BUtccr
On Wednesday it is stated that the Southern opposi
tiouSts determined support MillSon, of Virginia
democrat. \ ballot stood thus: Sherman 100, MlSon
90, Gilmer g. Eheridge I, scattering IL. This vote
don't Indicate that the whole opposition voted for Mill
son-not one half.
In the Senate Mr. SIidell introduced bill for the
QUESTION of Cuba.
A Washington correspondent writes as follows:
THE friends of Mr. Sherman claim the ultimate sup
port of Adrian, Riggs, and one other antI-Lecompon
democrat. 1t is more probable, however, that these
members will ultimately for the adoption of the
plurality rule "a majority to elect), which will result
in Sherman'S election unless combination l. formed
for giving the majority to some national man. 1t is
evident, however that determined opposition is to be
made to the plurality rule.
Senator MasOns select committee the IIarper's
Ferry plot are preparing for very thoro investga
tiOn, and will compel the attendance of Witnesses
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24
THE CAVALRY COMPANY.

meeting for organizing the 'MeckIenburg Dragons
was held at the Town Hall Thursday last Dr. J.
N. Miller presided, and DR.. W. E. White acted Secy.
The following gentlemen elected officers
J X Harrison, Captain Miller LIST Lieut. Laban
Grier I'd do. W White 3D. 90.
Al Orr lst Scrg't., Morrow 3D. IT Davis Sd,
J p Smith 4th.
Reese Blair lst Corporal, Harry Mcconnell I'd, L
Feastcr 3D. Abdon Alexander 4th.
Grier, Secretary and Treasurer
A committee, consisting of J X Harrison, \ NJ
Taylor, L Morrow W White, and S NJ Howell, was
appointed to report a Uniform and trappngs.
Another meeting of the Company will be held on
Saturday the 3lst inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24
MARRIED.,

In Newton, the 18th inst by Rev. J. D. Wilson,
A. J. Seagc, ESQ.,. to Miss H. H. Harris.
In York District, the goth inst Mr. A. r. Savill
of Mecklenburg county, to Miss Jane Harper
In Richmond county, on the l4th inst, Mr. William
F. Brookshre of Pekin c., to Miss Bette Powell,
daughter of Pleasant NJ. Powell, Esq.
In Statesve. the 18th inst, Mr. j. R. Davidson to
Miss Sallie W. Walker.
In Concord, the 18th inst by Rev. A. G. Stacey,
Mr. Chas W. Bradshaw to Miss Lou \. Haltom, daugh-
of Rev. w. l.. HaltOm.
In Aamance county, the 9Th instant Capt. John
Hunter to Miss Harriet Thompson.
In York Dist. the goth inst, Mr. Thomas Freeman
to Miss Margaret f. Creighton. Also, 9Th. Mr. VIM
Barry to Miss Mary Pierce. Also, David AA Wat
to Miss Margaret L Tate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

Indignation Among the WorAmen Again&t the
1bolitionitS.-Ncw York, Dec ia large ship
building firm of this city received an order from
Charleston, S. c. recently to build two steam ships.
They began to make arrangements to execute the
order and expected to employ, directly and Indirect
w. on their construction from 200 to 300 workmcn
and laborers. But, upon the display and sympa-
thy at the North for the traitor and murderer, old
john Brown, and his associates, the order was
withdrawn, and all those workmen, who would
have had constant work during the cold winter
weather, and which would have enabled them to
have kept their families in comfort have been de-
prved of their work. and, to that extent, of their
means of living.
They naturally asked the cause of all this? And
being told that 1t was the work Of the Aboliionists
and John Browns sympathlsers. they expressed
the greatest Indignation. and made violent threats
against them. They also, went in body and
signed the call of the Union meeting, and vowing
all sorts of III will to Browns sympathizers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

WOODEN PUMPKIN SEED AND RosIN NUTMEGs.
A gentleman of this city purchased a quantity
of pumpkin seed at the North, and finding, after
he had put them in the ground, that they were
rather slow in coming up, had the curiosity to
examine the material they made of, and
found them all of wood. A lady observing in
grating nutmegs over her desert, that the flavor
was not much improved, discovered that the
nutmeg was made of rosin. This will do very we'll.
Brown paper heels and soles of shoes, hollow brass
nail heads, wooden pumpkin seed, and rOsin
nutmegs.-All of piece with the hollow philan-
thropy of abolitionism-Rthm Dispatch.
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WAKE FOREST COLLEGE.

The next Session Of this Institution VIII open the
Third Monday IN January.
FACULTY.
Rev W. NJ. WINCATE President.
PROF. W. 7. WALTERS PRoF. w. c. SIMMONS,
PROF. J. TT. FoOTE, PROF. WV. RoYALL.
German will be Taught extra study. French
will also be extra if pursued beyond the usual time al
lowed to it.
The Trustees feel that they have secured an able
and well appointed Faculty, and the College stands
deservedy high for the toned morality and gudi-
Gus habits of its young
JAMES s. PUREFOY. Treas.
Forestvi!le. y. c.. Dec. %. 1859. 93-7t
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Ee5g~ The abolition papers ridiculc the idea of
the South withdrawing patronage from the North.
They say we cant live without buying from and
selling to the Northern cities. A friend handed
us the other day copy of the New York Evening
Post, in which the people of the North are told
that they need not be frightened by the threats OF
non-intcrcourse that it is all humbu@gery, and
they will hear nothing more of it after the Fresi-
Dental election. We'll, we hope the Post is mis-
taken; but if the Southern States don't take some
definite action in regard to discriminating against
goods bought at the North and offered for sale in
the South, such predictions will be verified.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

Lost. Between Charlotte and Tuck
aseeee Ford. the 10th of December Morocco
Pocket-bOok containing two Notes on Samuel /. Cad-
we'll for S27. payable to II. H. Whitner and dated
tho 9th Dec. 1859, and the same for sol, pay
able TO J. w. Mccoy dated Nov %, 1889 There We're
also in the book several accounts and receipts. All
persons forcwarned against trading for the notes.
any finding the Pocket book will oblige the
dersgned by leaving it at this Office.
Dec oath. II. IT. WHITNER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

H<lg~ 1t Will be seen by advertisement in another
column that c. : Barbce 4 Bro. have established
i Daily Line of two-horse Coaches between Fay
etteviiIe and Raleigh, running through in twelve
hours, and making regular connections at Ralci.h
This line will only contribute to the convent
ence OF the public, but under the control of such
men as We know the Mcssrs Barbee to be, it will
become a line of pleasure.
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Iarge Sale.

I'm Wednesday the 18th day January, 1860, will
" sell. my residence 20 miles Northeast of Char
lotte the head waters Reedy Greek, all my House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Implements and
everything that belongs to Farm. 1000 bushels of
Corn, Fodder and Hay; large stock of Cattle and
Hogs, Thirty good Pork Hogs Horses and Mules; One
first rate Carriage, one Buggy, two Road Wagons.
Also my PLANTATION, containing IT'S acres, with
first rate frame Dwelling and all necessary outbuild
ings; and excellent Well of water in the yard
The tract embraces quantity of good meddow land
and is of the most valuable Cotton and Grain
Farms in the county 1t will be divided to suit pHr
chasers.
Also, other Tract of - the Pine Hill.
One Tract on Paw Greek, containing loo acres.
Also. valuable Mill Seat the buildings having been
burnt down.
The sale will positively take place that time as
determined go West.
TERMS: Twelve months credit with interest from
date.
ALBERT WALLACE
Dec. 90, 1850 92-ts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

Good NEWS FOR RICHMOND AND TIE SoUTII.
On Saturday evening despatch received
by the Faculty here from Phladel phia, asking up
what terms the Richmond Medical College
would receive hund,td end .ttiy Southern
medical students for the present session. The
Faculty very promptly, and properly, replied that,
as the said students had already paid their College
fees in Philadelphia, they would be cordially re-
ccivcd here and be instructed without cost, save
only that those who should graduate would be ex-
rectcd to pay their graduation fecs.-Richno"d
Enquirer, 18Th.
That's the way to do Such will do more
TO bring the North its than all the Union
meetings and Union speeches between now and dOoms
day. BY the by, the Richmond Medical College is a
good institution and there necessity for young
men to e further North. Those who want to enter
that College address L. s. Joyncs, NJ. D., Rich
mOnd, Va.
Jefferson College loses 200 and Pennsylvania Uni, er-
sity 100. The Of these students arrived Rich
mOnd on Wednesday last
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&C. \ correspondent of the PETERSBURG Press
says that Judge Douglass has done evcrvfbin, in
ms power to secure Bococks election as Speaker.
by reasoning with the lew refractory Democrats
His want OfsucceSs has not been from Lack If OK
erton. The fact is the Forneyitcs have been Ms
ing Judge Douglass name to PROMPT, their q wn
ends, not out OF love or affection for him
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

Ess~ The two book-pcdlers who were arrested in
Salisbury some weeks ago under suspicious circum-
stances, and soon afterwards discharged, Oh their
return to their homes in Connecticut published a
false statement of the affair." slandering the citizens
of Salisbury and misrepresentng their action.
That might have been expected. 1t is pity the
people OF Salisbury did not give them something
to grumble something they would have
felt for a few weeks at least.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

Some men are so extravagant that if they owned
the solar system they would cut the moon up into
shillings and squander the proceeds in week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

DIRECT TRADE.-In the House of Representa-
tves OF the Georgia Legislature, resolution has
been passed to appoint two commissioners to OK
anime into the feasibility of establishing direct
trade between the South aud Continental Europe
Hon A. I'll. Stephens and DIR. McGehee, Senator
from Houston, have been appointed,
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REMARKS.

Produce of all kinds have been and continue in good
demand at steady prices.
Cotton has not been offered very freely-we suppose
planters holding for higher prices. The highest
price paid during the week s.; but 80 to 81 may
be considered the proper figures.
There is very little Bacon in market. Pork Z
I! from wagons Corn has slightly declinedwe quote
it at cents. Flour and Wheat remain at former
quotations. Liquors rather the decline.
Salt is quite at IS per sack.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

ea~ We refer the reader to the advertisement
of Wake Forest College in to-day paper The
Faculty of this Institution is composed of able and
experienced gentlemen, qualified to properly train
young in science and moral and religious prin-
ciplcs. The College is located at Forestyillc in
Wake county, near the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail
road, and is healthy and pleasant situation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

In Yorkvc. the 18th inst Julia. Youngest child
Of Col. Saml N. and NJ. NJ. Stowe, aged "a months
In Rowan county on the l4th inst, Mrs Catharne,
wife Of Jacob Earnheart, aged 60 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

COLUMBIA Dec. 22.-Cotton active, with adj
vancing tendency-7 to log extremes.
CHARLESTON, Dec 2o.-Cotton is in good demand at
l0i to liz.
YORKVILLE, Dec 2l.--Cottcn * to %; Flour 50 80
so per sack; Corn 80 to IS.
New YORK, Dec 2o-Cotton is dull; Flour is heavy;
Southern So 80 to s. -. Wheat is lower
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24
WASHINGTON. December q

A very important movement initiated here
last night in which leading men in all the great
points of the country, uncOnnected with the Dem
ocratic or the Republican parties, are supposed to
be engaged, for the purpose of forming party
on the basis of the Union and the Constitution, and
faithful execution of the laws Senator Crit
tenden, of Kentucky, was chairman.
A meeting held in New York yesterday nomi-
natrri~ G en- Scott for the Presidency
IThc "samc old coon" is quite visible in these
movements.
DEMAND FOR CoRN-At Norfolk Va, there
was an active demand for Corn on Friday last.
Nearly $4,000 bushels changed hands readily, the
figures running as high as S74 for yellow, and So
for white and mixed. During the last two weeks
Q,000 bushels have been sold in Norfolk. The
receipts of this staple in that market in November
1859, were over FIVE times much as in November
1888 and the receipts this month it is estimated,
will double those Of the corresponding month last
year.
A HERoINE-Mrs. Mary H. Richardson, of
Hampton, Texas, writes 20 her brother, in Wayncs-
boro', Tenn as follows:
On the 18th of September last the Indians
in among Us, and after doing some other mischief
paid me a visit. My husband was from home on
business, aud | was alone with my five little
children, two miles from any other house. ] sent
my two Oldest Mary and john to drive up the
cows, and did not suspect that the indians were
lurking near-They esped the children about
three hundred yards from the house, and chased
them towards home. where they fed for projections;
and little was the protection that l. alone, timid
woman was able to give, against eight savages,
thirstng for blood and punder.-AIary (the Oldest
made good her retreat, but oh. imagine my feelings
when | saw them overhaul little John and begin
to stab him with lance. | was much frightened
and expected nothing but to be massacred together
with my children. thought of my gun at that
critical moment. | took it down and fired, and
kept firing until assistance came to my relief
The Indians Gas | suppose) thought there were
men in the house prepared to receive them, and
fed and left my child alive, but severely stabbed
in the hack, through the arm, and in the right
side he has recovered from his wounds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

BLUE RIDGE RAILRoAD.-We are pleased to
state that both the Senate and the House of
Representatives have agreed to prosecute the Blue
Ridge Railroad as far as Walhalla. This will
require an additional appropriation of about
$500 OOO. Columbia CdrOiinion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

CANADA-It is we'll known that the negroes
who stolen from the South are run off to Canada
by the abotionists, that abolitionists congreeate
there and cOncoct schemes against the rights of the
southern States, and that subjects of Great Britain
are aiding and engaging in the work And we are
glad to see it urged that complaint should be made
to the British Government, with request that she
prevent her people in Canada from harboring our
negroes and protecting mean white men who plot
treason and set on foot schemes against the peace
ofthis country. a correspondent of the Richmond
Enquirer writing from New York on this subject
says:
at is time that Government assumed some
action in regard to the people in the British Pro-
vinces of Canada. in relation to our domestic seen
riy and Tranquility.
We have right to demand Of the British roy
Srnment that the good neighborhood of her Cana
dian provinces shall be maintained We should
demand that it should to be the hotbed Of
cOnspiracics against the Constitution aud Union of
the States and the refuge of stolen negroes and of
traitors and murderers of the people of the States
We should make it the subject of grave COM
plant, that meetings are held in Canada compris-
ing negro thieves and reasonable abolitionists in
Guiding subjects of her Majesty's government both
black and white, for the purpose of exciting nsur-
rection in our southern States, and with the view
of subvertng our government. And after nvad-
ing one of our States, Selling upon public and pri-
vae property and numbering our peaceful and I'M
offending citizens, and then flying for refuge back
to Canada. 1t is well known that Brown held his
reasonable convention at Chatham, in Canada,
composed. to large extent of British subjects,
who aided in the formation of a Constitution for
Provisional Government, to be enforced in subver-
sion of the existing Government of the L. States.
The most active agents in forming the plan for the
late invasion of Virginia English abolitionists
such Forbes, Kaei, Reate and others. No
sooner had their plan of instruction failed, than
those of the conspraors who escaped sought safety
by flight to Canada All this should be stopped
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

\ LARGE EAGLE.-Mr Stephen NJ. Timmons,
on the 9TH inst, Killed Eagle the plantation
Of X. &. limmons, Esq, on Brown Greek, Union
county, which measured from points of wings
when extended, feet inches.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24
Notice to School Teachers.

School Teachers can he examined in one of the rooms
of the Court House in Charlotte Saturday the 3lSt
of December. j. p. ROSS.
f. NYE HUTCHTSON : Com.
NJ. d. JOHNSTON J
noo
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

1zsy- In order to give our workmen holiday on
Monday and Tuesday, we anticipate the fes "''i
publication day
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$500 REWARD.

will pay reward of Five Hundred Dollars for proof
sufficient detect and convict the person who set fire
E. G. DAVIDSON.
December 20, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

y. c. UNIvERsITY.-We learn fiom the Stan
Gar that the Trustees of the University have elect
ed Rev. y ID. Hepburn of Harrisonburg, Va, TO
the Professorship of Rhetoric, Logic and AIetaphy
>cs, aud the Rev. e. +. Deems (of the n. c. Con
fcrcncc) Professor of History and Elocution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

TIE UNION MEETINGs-We put no faith in the
sOcallcd Union meetings recently held in some Of
the Northern cities--we have faith in some Of the
men who participated (for we think they sound
and in earnest in their wishes to put down fanatic
ISM but none in the general proceedings of such
meetings. While few in the cities, where they
want to retain the trade Of the South, are holding
these meetings, assaults the South and slavery
are still going on all over the North by abolition
preachers and lecturers. The southern people do
not care so much about "Union meetings" now as
they do about seeing the people of the North take
some efFectual remedy to make fanatics let the
South and her institutions alone We have seen
nothing of this sort yet-the nearest thing to it
was the act of Mayor Of some town in n. llamp-
shire, who, when one of John Browns sympathz-
ers commenced tolling the town bell, went and
threw him down through the scuttle-hole. 1.-THE
Northern people want to put any faith in their
meetings. let them surrender the fugitive slaves in
their midst and assist the in reclaming
them. Then, and not till then, shall we expect
peace for the South.
Mr. Vallandigham, democrat, of Ohio, made
sensible remark in the House Of Representatives
the other day when he said that cone table Of cleo
ton returns was Of more value as indication of
public sentiment than all the Union speeches ever
made"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

AS winds the ivy round the tree, as to the crag
the patch roots, clings my constant soul to
thee my own dear, besutiful-my boots.
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NOTICE.

The undersigned hereby cautions all persons against
hunting with dogs otherwise trespassino on
his land, the Law will be enforced in every instance
J. N. HUTCHINSON.
Dec. Is, 1859 ct
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pg- The Hon. Lynn Boyd, of Kentucky, died
on tho Olst inst

ga~ The Virginia Democratic State Convention
is to meet in Richmond the 10th of Feb'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-24

The copartnership formed for the purpose of build
ing the masonry of the Catawba River Bridge fer the
", G. R. Railroad company, and known as Childs
Hoke Co., is this day dissolved. W. j. Hoke will at
tend to the settlement Of the affairs of the firm
L. D. CHILDS,
j. f. HOKE,
VI. 5. MORRILL,,
Dec. II, 1859 St ". j. HOKE.
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NOTICE.

OFFICE A., T. Il O. RAILROAD,
Charlotte, n. c., 2lst Dec, 1859
At meeting of the Board of Directors of the Allan
tic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad Company, held in
Charlotte on the 10th instant it was
Resolved. That insalmcnt Of Five Dollars per
Share all the stock subscribed i'll Mecklenburg coun-
ty, be made due and payable on the 10th of January
1860.
In conformity with the above resolution it is expect
ed that the stockholders will be prompt in their pay
the Treasurer who may be found at the Office
of the Rock Island Manufacturing Co. in Charlotte.
NJ l.. WRISTON,
93-4t Seo'y & Treas.
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1000 Acres ofLand,
$500 Bushels Corn, II Mules, Horses,
&C., to be Sold!

will sell to the highest bidder, at Mount Welcome
Forge, Lincoln county the late residence of Dr. VIM
Johnston, decd, on the FIFTH Of JANUARY next, IL
Mules, or Horses large number of cattle hogs &c
AGO. ORG Wagons Of various sizes; 800 Bushels
Of Corn large quantity of Hay and Fodder quantity
OF Iron and Castings; large assortment of Farming
implements. and Wheat Thrashcr Also fam
lily Carriage, Buggy and Harness, and other articles
usually attached 10 large pantations
Al the same time will sell to the highest bidder,
that well-knOwn and valuable COTTON FARM known
as the Riley Place containing about $50 Acres Of
Land, lying the Plank Road and being one of the
most productive Cotton plantations in this portion Of
the State.
AT the same time and place. will be publicly HIRED
for IL months, number of NeGroea
Men, Women and Children.
bG5- The Sale will be on liberal Credit and con-
tinue from day to day till all is sold.
EgJ- ] will also sell about $500 Acres of Land in
Guiding Home Place, Forge, Mills, &C. upon PRIVATE
TERMS.
JAMES F. JOHNSTON,
Dec. l3, 1859. At Commissioner.