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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

TAXEs.-We learn that the amount of Taxes
due Sheriff rier of this county, FOR the years 1854,
80, sc and 81, is near thirteen thousand dollars.
The Sheriff has borrowed and used his own private
means to pay this amount into the State and County
Treasures, and he hopes that dcnquenrs will now
settle as he needs money very much. lie has been
an indugent officer, and all will admit that the re-
quest now made is reasonable one.
Every man knows his own business best, but We
fear this neglect pay debts is owing to the fact
that each one wants to hold more property than he
can conveniently manage. This remark is meant
in general sense, and is applicable, probably, to
all sections of the State. Would it not be far bet
ter to own less property and be easy in finances,
than to be rich in land, houses, negroes &c, and
always cramped for money. No doubt the people
of this county are prompt as any in the State,
Eve certainly consider them in as good circumstan-
ccs } but we are sure some of them would "breathe
easier" if they would not consider it important to
own Charge possessions"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

MORE AMALGAMATIoN.-The following mar
rage notice appears in Ripon (Wis) paper:
MARR1kD-In this city, on the 10th, by the
Rev. B. Parsons. Mr. Moses hurry, of Pitts
burg, to Miss L. Story, of Ripon.
And letter to the Milwaukee (Wis.) News ex-
plains MIR Moses Murry, of Pittsburg, is great
six feet negro, black as Othello or the ace of
spades, and Miss L. Story, of Ripon, white girl
of sixteen. Her parents reside here, and knew
nothing of the shameful affair until too late to save
their child from her dissraceful connection.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15
Seizure and Burning Of an american Vessel.

WASHINGTON, Feb II.
Government is in receipt of intelligence to the
effect that the American Brig Rufus Soule was
recently seized, searched and burnt by the British
steamer Viper, under the suspicion of being a
SLAYER.
This will call for explanations. If such things
were settled by few shot first and explana-
tons afterwards there would be fewer of
the kind.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

KILLEp-We learn that a white man was run
over by the Express train on the North Carolina
Railroad, on Friday night last, just this side of
Durham station 1t is stated that he was lying
with his head on the railing, supposed to be
drunk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

Dg- The bill to prevent the emancipation Of
slaves by Will and Testament was rejected in the
House of Commons on the 5th Mr. Fleming of
Rowan who introduced the bill, explained it be-
fore the vote was taken. He said
"The object of this bill was to prevent men from
emancipatng their slaves by will and deeds of gift
coming into effect after their death. 1t would pre-
vent those avaricious men, who, keeping their
slaves till DEATH then free them, and thus create
dissatisfaction with other slaves, and causing liti
cation. If a has liberality enough to free his
slaves, he ought to do it in his life time and send
them out of the country. This bill also gave the
freed slaves the option Of remaining slaves and not
be sent out of the State"
Mr. Fs remarks are correct and to the point
But probably if the bill had passed some mans
hope of paving his way to Heaven would have
been cut off f; though it is generally supposed that
owning negro during lifetime, and freeing him at
death, affords but inferior passport to realms of
everlasting bliss
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15
Which deducted, leaves
Sl51,536 Sc

The report states that the income of the last year
exceeds that of the year previous by 81, 541 II,
while the of expense is only S12, $50 OF
This increase of expenses caused mainly by
the purchase of three new passenger coaches and
the construction of two new baggage cars. The
Report then goes to say that
"The receipts from freights give increase in favor
Ct the year the past of S34 42S o. and
from passengers of GLE 81, making the aggregate
from these sources, $4,000 Al. The Board express
the opinion that in these results the stockholders have
of congrauation at the future prospects of the
Road The trains have been with great regularity
and during the year, almost without acct
dent-no passenger having sustained any injury the
road The whole number of miles 2l2,955, at
average cost of 60 cents. per mile But few Roads
have been operated many miles at the expense
with so much improvement added as has been made to
its material structure and equipment with few
alities to life and property
The following gentlemen were elected Directors
for the ensuing year: A. R. Taylor, DIR. John
Fisher, of Richland District; W. R. Robertson,
Thomas Dubose, of Fairfield District Samuel Nc
ALLEY, II. C. Brawley, of Chester District A. B.
Springs of York Dstrict VIM. Johnston, A. B.
Davidson, j. II. White, J. A. Young, of Mecklen-
burg county, n c.; and John Caldwell of Char
lesion.
Of course Mr. Johnston was reelected Presi-
dent of the Company, no Road ever had bet
ter officer or one who more successfully conducted
its business operations.
The chief engineer of the Road, Mr. T. j. Sum-
ncr, has also faithfully and satisfactorily performed
his duties, and is esteemed by the company as a
gentleman we'll qualified for the responsible posi-
ton he holds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

CHURCH IMpRovEMENTs.-We learn that the
Lutheran Congregation, shortly to be organized in
this place, has purchased the Methodist Church
Building, and will have stated worship according
to the forms of the Lutheran Church.
The Methodist denomination is making arrange
ments for erecting new and handsome Church
edifce on Tryon street.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

1t will be seen that the number in SO is not as
large as that of Sc or "a Probably this was ow-
ing to the bad crop prospects or the pressure in
money matters, or to a Dissemination. Those in
terested may fix the causes to suit, and report at
leisure. One thing is certain, it is the duty of
somebody to take care of the ladies, and every one
ought to be willing to bear his proportionate part
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

NEGRO CHILD BURNT.-One morning last week,
a negro child about five months DID, belonging to
A. C. Williamson, Esq, of this place, was burnt to
death by its clothes accidentally taking fire while
in the arms of boy near the fireplace Mr. W.
discovered the child in a blaze too late to save
its life, and burnt his hands severely in trying to
extinguish the fire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

has Cotton receipts, at all the ports, 2,464, Ill
bales against ,473,6 1884 last year. Increase, 900,
433 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

VIRGINIA CONFERENCE.-The Wing and OPP
position Convention met in Richmond, on the 10th
inst, and nominated for the GOvernorship William
L. Goegcn in opposition to John Letcher, Demo
cratic nominee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

:: FAMINE IN CANADA-The distress which pre-
walls in some of the townships of the county of
Bruce, in Canada, is represented as most appalling
There are hundreds of families verging on starva-
ton; many of the best and thriftiest farmers are
destitute of the wherewithal to carry them through
till another harvest--the crops of the past year
having almost proved a total failure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

nS- Victor c. Barringer, Esq, of Concord de-
livered a Lecture before the Young Mems Chris
tian Association of Wilmington, on the llth inst
The Wilmington papers speak of the lecture in
complimentary terms.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

SALE OF BANK SrocKs-Mr John III. Cook ,
Auctioneer, sold yesterday, for cash,
8 shares Bank of Fayetteville, at S63 per share.
@ S62 IS
Bank of the State, at sl25
Par of the first, $50, of the other, slO0.-Fay.
ObserHr,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

An editor in Indiana was attacked by man for
some personal grievance. The editor says To
avoid injuring him, and prevent his injuring US
,c- got out ofthe roy!" Sensible man, that.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

h5r We learn that our spirited military company,
the Hornets Nest RiRemen, contemplate visiting
Newhern on the 22d inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

TRU ST SALE.
Valuable Mills aid Plantations for Sale.
10y virtue of Decd of Trust executed to by
I'D GEORGE MOSTELLER, l will sell at public
Sale Friday, the I'd day of .4priE next, at the
residence of the said Moseller Four miles South of
Lincolnton, his PAPER MILL SAW MILL and GRIST
MILL, including $50 Acres of
GOOD FARMING LAND,
the South Fork of the Catawba river, embracing o
first Shoal with abundance of Water Power.
The Grst Mill is the West side of the River and
will be sold separate from the other Mills, with twenty
Acres of good farming Land. The Paper Mill is on the
East side of the River, and the tract il good
Saw Mill, large and good building used as Cotton
Mandatory to run by the water power Also, good
Store House; two or three, r more, good
Dacelling Houses, Biacksmih and Wood Shops,
Tin Smith Shop, large iStaJie, Corn Cribs,
and all other good necessary out-buildings.
Two sets of Tn-Smith Tools, Blacksmith Tools and
Tools for Wood Shop; Household and Kitchen Furn-
ture Stock in the Catawba Toll Bridge and Plank
Road, and other articles
SALE will positively take place.
E6- Terms will be made known the day Of Sale.
C. e. HENDERSON, Trustee.
Liucolnton, Feb. Is, 1859. 487t
Indian Land Chronicle copy till Sale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

bar VIM. F. Davidson, Esq, Senator from this
county, who has been confined to his bed for some
time in Raleigh by attack of typhoid fever, has
returned to his home in this place, and glad
to learn that he is now improving
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

RAIN.-Since the LIST of December it has rained
in this section about fifty days and nights.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15
LAND FOR SALE.

On Tuesday the 26Gh OF April next, (beiug
the week of County Court) will sell at the Court
House door in Charlotte, 21s ACRES OF LAND
lying the of Long Creek in Mecklcnburg
ty eight miles west of Charlotte, known the Cathey
tract and adjoining the lands of James Beatty Nancy
Cathey and others.
This Land is superior for farming purposes but Is
highly priced for the valuable pine Timber there
on There is Saw Mill within mile Of the tract aud
the line of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad runs within one-fourth of a mile Of ii.
Terms: Twelve months credit-note and approved
security required. -
wa. J. HAYES,
Executor of Catharine Hayes.
February 8, 1859 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

g- Mr. George Page, of Washington city, has
invented a machine for cutting wood, which it is
said will cut and split cord of wood in five min
utes. 1t consists of curiousy contrived axe and
saw, moved by steam, and working upon the prin-
ciple of pile-driver.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15
DIED.

In Gulford county, the I'd inst, suddenly, Mr. Asa
Lednum aged IS years.
In Orange county, at Durhams station, DR.. Bartlett
L. Durham, aged 81 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

il ss- The Chester Standard of the 10th inst,
says:
Some twenty shares of Charlotte and s. C..
Railroad Stock were disposed of at public sale by
the Administrators of Cornwell-this stock was
sold in several lots credit of thirty days, and
brought from Gil to 81 per share. This shows
an upward tendency in this Stock and speaks well
for the present condition and management Of the
road
We have heard of sales at s65 per share, and
understand that price be obtained for all offered
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15
SUPERIOR COURTS.

The Spring Terms of the Superior Courts in this
(6th) Circuit will be held as follows
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15
LEGISLATURES.

In addition to Legislative proceedings on
another page, notice the following:
The bill to allow E. c. Grier, Sheriff Of Meek
lenburg to collect arrearages of taxes passed its
second reading in the Senate Wednesday,
marie and Chesapeake Canal Company, and re-
jected the bills to abolish the Supreme Court at
Morganton, and to give the election of Clerk and
Master to the people
The third reading of the Revenue bill was COM
pleted in the Senate on Friday last The only
alteration made since the bill left the House was
that the tax on marriage licenses mortgage deeds,
deeds Of trust, and other deeds of conveyance,
stricken out. The tax on race-tracks and cock.
pits added on the second reading, stricken off
on the Sd reading. A tax of per cent was laid
on all sums of specie drawn from our Banks by
brokers not residents of the State.
The resolution granting an additional appropria-
ton of $1,000 to the State Agricultural Society,
rejected-yeas 81, nays So.
The House passed the bill to punish usury in
certain cases. The bill enacts that any Bank
officer violating the usury law, may be punished
by fine and Imprisonment.
troduced to protect the States interest in the Cape
Fear and Deep River improvement, passed its I'd
reading in the Senate by vote of % to l6. This
bill pro idcs for the purchase Of the work by the
State in the eeent of its being sold, at sum not
to exceed 100000; and authorizes the Governor,
should the State become the purchaser, to draw
upon the Treasury for $4,000 per annum for two
years, to be expended in keeping up and prose-
cutting the work.
The bill to aid in the completion of the Chesa-
peake and Albemarle Canal passed its Sd reading
by a vote of % to 20.
Mr. Benbury (whig) introduced resolution in
the House authorizing the Governor to accept a
Congressional grant of public lands for Agricul-
tural Colleges. 1t rejected-4S to So.
The bill modifying the restrictions the West
ern Extension was rejected-3l to "A.
The Legislature will probably adjourn about the
2lst instant.
CHARLOTTE AND S. G. RAILRoAD-The an
nual meeting of the stockholders of this Road was
held in Columbia on the 9th inst. We learn from
presided and on motion of Gen. W. H. Neel,
Messrs J. L. Morehead and Chas Bouknight we're
appointed Secs The affairs of the company were
found to be in good condition. and the satisfactory
manner in which the officers had discharged their
duties and the present prosperity of the Road af-
forded cause for general congratulation.
From the Report of the President, VIM. John
ston, Esq, we learn that the receipts of the Road
for the year ending 3lst Dec, 1858, were
From Freghts s!73,l90 81
:. Passengers S9,857 IS
" Mails l1,7OO co
Other sources 8,515 81
Total s,263 80
The Expenses for the same
period were S131,727 A
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

WILMINGTON AND CHARLOTTE RAILROAD
We learn that the President of this road is at
the North for the purpose of buying the iron for
part of the track, and locomotive. 1t is contem-
plated to complete, as soon as possible, twenty-five
miles of the Road from Wilmington this way, and
twenty-five miles from this place towards Lincoln
ton. The friends of the Road are now sanguine of
success, and work will progress steadily until COM
pleted.
While on this subject We will call attention to
the fact that the Bonds of Mccklenburg county,
issued for the payment of the county's subscrip-
tion to the Road, are now for sale. They bear
per cent interest, payable semi-anhually, and no
doubt would prove good and safe investment, as
the county has already levied taxes to meet their
payment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15
NOTICE.
FEBRUARY s. 1859

All those indebted to me, by Note or Account will
please come forward and settle the same by CASH.
ROBERT GIBBoN.
Fehuarv 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

SoluoUAO oAC0m Will IVS Cdlcs
Mr.. White, of the firm of WHITE CANNON, being
resident of California and wishing his interest in the
above property disposed Of WILL his agent sell
at public auction the l7th of March next the Mill
in the town of Concord at which time the entire
perty can be bought If desired. The Mills In
ceent running order. There two French BurrJ
for Wheat and for Corn Any wishing negotiate
for the property privately do by letter. writ
ing to me will meet them in Concord.
JAS. G. CANNON.
Feb. s, 1889 St Concord, n. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

Total s2ss,263 so
The Expenses for the same
period were Sl31,727 A
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-15

Judge Baily will preside.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-08
ALBANY, Tuesday, Jal

ALBANY, tuesday, June Z, 1913.
meeting of the Republican General County Com
mittee was held this morning, end William G.. Weed
was unanimously elected President for the ensuing
year. Tweu,y-three members of the Committee, out
of forty, were present Mr.. Weed last Fall read
out of the Republican party by the old General Com
mi,tee for supporting Mr. Corning for Congress against
Mr. Reynolds.
The minority of the present Committee have called
another meeting for this evening, aud the result will
probably be division in the Committee.
The Republican General Committee met this even
ing, pursuant to the regular call of the presiding Off
GERS of the last General Committee under the direc
tion of that Committee. Twentyeight delegates
were present. Charles r. Easton was unanimously
elected President The delegates present all pre-
sented credentials of election. This il claimed to be
the regular meeting of the Committee. Only twelve
delegates were present at the morning meeting who
were admitted to have been regularly chosen.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-08
Another Wife Poisoning Case.

PORT JERyIs, y. Tuesday, june b, 1919.
The neigh borhoOd Of Montague, SUSSEX Co., ~ T.,
eg ht miles below this place has been in the greatest
state Of excitement imaginable for the past few dsys,
from the fact that the sudden death Of woman near
Montague very my-terit U.s. The facts are mainly
these: A certain DR.. Wickhau induced an ignoran,
man by tie name Of Cole to have his wifcs life n-
sured for 81 ,0C0 and che would DO confined IN
short tine il was arranged to have her die at that
time and they two divide the insurance money, but II
20 happened that she cOnfGed when DIR. Wckhzn
was absent and another physician asd who delivered
her Of her child and both dong well could be
expected for about a week, when Dr. Wickhain called
to see her aud she not being quite as well that day the
Doctor ga, her something medicine aud 10 twenty
minutes she was corpse She wa buried 10 due time
and nothing thought of IT, TIL the pcions OF the
INSURANCE Company excited by the anxiety Of the
parties to get the HOuey AID they sent an agent 70
make inauires and had the body dsDterred, when,
upon examination, a large amount Of arsenic dis
covered in the stomach. The parties IL the meantime,
bad been arrested and Cole confessed the whole, "a
above stated 10 the agreement between himself and
Wckham but before the proper evidence could be got
here for the commitment of Dr. Nckhan, the Justice,
for some unaccouutabe reason, discharged him from
custody, and lie escaped.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-08

Bishop McIlvsine continuing feeble the necessity
of an assistant in his growing diocese was male pain
fully obvious to the Episcopahans OF Ohio. There
was some opposition to the movement in the Conven-
ton, but was finally made the order OF the day Tor
June last Friday, and the first balo. Dr. BedeH
was elected receiving AZ out Of % clerical and 80 out
of 10 lay votes. The salary Of the Assistant Bishop
was fixed at 8, ,OOo and the Rev. Drs Nicholson and
Claxton were appointed Committee to proceed to
New-York and officially notify Dr. Bedell OF his cleo
ton as Assistant Bishop of the Diocese Of Ohio. As
the Bishop elect receives larger salary here, and
enjoys very agreeable position in lis present pas
orse, as Rector of the Church of the Ascension in
this city, 1t Is no. certain that he viii accept.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-08
ImpOrtant from Utah.

" NAsHTNUTVNi IUVS'Id!' VuIIo - r00''
A gentleman just arrived here from Utah, repre-
ser,s that the people in excited and turbulent
condition bordering rebellion, and hence the proc
lsmation of Gov. Cumming with view to dispers-
ing the various parties Of Mormons assembled in
military capacity in the mountains surrounding salt
Lake. These parties, he says, are portion of the
militia called out by the Governor To resist the en-
trance of the Government troops during the session
of the Court at Salt Lake City, The Mormons are
being monthly augmented by the arrival of foreign
converts The civil law having failed to answer its
purpose, it is the opinion of intelligent Genes the
Territory, that peace be preserved only by strong
military rule, or bloodshed Iaverted by iavoring the
removal of the Mormons beyond tho jurisdiction of
the Federal authorities.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-08
Neyy.Hampshire Legislature.

NUNtOKDl Iuesuay JUNE 7, io0': ,
The New Hampshire Legislature is now under fuil
head of steam, and business il abundant. Important
local matters have been introduced into the House,
among which bills to prohibit the change Of school
books in schools of ener than once in five years bill
to repeal the Hawker and Pedilers act and to refund
all money paid uuder it by parties who have taken out
licenses and bill to abolish all the Courts of Com
mon Pleas, and give their business to the Supreme
Court.
The bill in relation TO the change Of school books
has brought bitber quite delegation Of publishers,
and its passage will be warmly opposed.
The Senate resolved to adjourn finally on the 18th
il ST., but the House has not jet cOncurred
The Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter Of the New
Hampshire Masons are holding their annual COnvoca-
ton In this city and the old officers reelected.
Masonry in the Granite State Is in hourshing con-
ditiop
New-York daily tribune., 1859-06-08
Dealers invited to call.

PROBABLE MURDER.-An atercstion arose last
night between two seamen, named Charles Stewart
and John Burns in front of No. Il James slip re-
suting in light in the course of which Burns drew
knife and stabbed his adversary in the abdomen,
nflicting a wound which is considered mortal. Both
are connected with the ship Tornado, Burns occupy
irg the position Of third mate, the other being a
common sailor. In consequence of breach of disei-
pine Burns fogged Stewart, when the latter swore
that he would have satisfaction. The parties met in
James slip, when Stewart revived the old trouble,
and an angry alteration ensued. Burns, as is al
legged struck the other with his fist which led to
general fight in the of which the former drew
knife and plunged it into the abdomen OF Stewart,
who fell to the sidewalk, crying I'm stabbed !!
Murder Murder" Burns immediately fled, but
was pursued and overtaken in Wa,er street by Of
feer Cone, who conveyed him to the Fourth Ward
Police Station The wounded man was also conveyed
TO the Station House, and the physician who was
called in to administer to him pronounced his wound
mortal. The cut was so extensive that his bowels
protruded, and all efforts TO replace them mpos-
sible and in this condition he sent TO the New
York Hospital