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VIRGINIA ELECTION.
CHARLOTTE, \.

On next Thursday the election for Gov
ernor of Virginia takes place. The election OF
Letcher, democrat, is consid cred fixed fact; In
the meantime the canvass is raging turlously The
Hon John Minor Bolts, who advocates the cleo
ton of Gocgin, published Card some weeks ago
accusing Letcher of voting for the appropriation OF
money by Congress in order to enhance the value
of lots owned by him (Letcher) in Washington;
in which Card Bolts bore pretty hard on one OF
the editors of the Richmond Enquirer, Mr. y. ).
Wise. Mr. Wise has published Card in reply,
which is very bitter, rather too much so we think
The reader can form some idea Of how matters
stand by the following extract from Mr. Wise
Gard:
~ will never wantonly assail even so vicious
and unworthy person as John Minor Bolts. But
when forced in duty to myself, or to the public of
which | am the servant to refer to this person, 1t
is impossible that | should do so in terms of re-
spect of liberation. Were Mr. Bolts as
we'll known abroad as he is ut h"m", l world not
even now subject him to the modification OF an
exposure. But he has imposed upon the credulity
of strangers and it is due to them, to myself to
announce the reasons why | cannot cOnscienticds-
" treat him with ordinary respect.
y man who sustaims among those who knIw him
best the character of fraudulent bankrupt; a man
who does not pretend to decent wOrldy morality
IN any respect relation Of life; MAJ who habit
uany refuses to pay his honest debts; man now
laboring under the incapacty of an hsolvent oath,
and who, nevertheless, authorize, and permits
himself to be described in political newspapers as
stakeholder; a man who on the hustlngs can at
feet disgust even at the mentioned name of a by
brid race, and yet who is notcfiOusly pointed out
the streets of Richmond as obnoxious to even
graver charge than that of oSowed willingness to
combine politically with free negroes; the active
cOad juor of an abolitOnis party, without even the
possible plea of moral fnaticsm to furnish his
excuse; denounced as a traitor to his country, and
the denunciaton proved before the people Of
Virginia; pretended teacher of the people, whose
utter Ignorance of what he prctends to teach is
only partially concealed by insufferable insoencc;
q man at this moment detected in an unmanly act
OF calumny; surely / cannot i'll self respect or in
decency, pretend to recognise ths man on any
footing of equality"
Although Bolts, in recent speech, said that
he willing to unite with any party at the
North, free negroes, to defeat the democratic
party We think the above is a little too hard Oh
the old fellow.
\ of Mr. Bolts replied in a card, and de-
nounced Mr. Wise in unmeasured terms
1t is reported that Wise challenged Bolts and that
the former killed. But the Richmond papers say
nothing aboutt Mr. Wise made a speech at Petersburg
since the report of his death first started
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Foreign Intelligence.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

On our first page will be found interesting war
news from Europe We give the following addl-
tional items received by later arrivals:
The Austrian army advanced without serious
combat to Cambria GAIA, LomellO.
The official journal is authorized to declare
most nositivcv that no treaty OF alliance offensive
or defensive exists between Russia and any other
power.
1t appears that the bridge of Buffalova was
DESTROYED by the Piedmontese on retiring.
Gen. Ginlay, had issued proclamation IN which
he said the Piedmontese should be treated with
the greatest consideration, Austria appearing there
solely to combat the turbulent party which attacks
her RIGHTS and those of the Italian States.
The invaders had not advanced thirty-fve
miles fipm the frontier. 1t seems that though
Austria stakcd heavily for opportunity she won,
she has now thrown it away.
MAssEIILEs, May 5th.-The Monlteur contains
the following: "Alessandria, evening Of the 18th,
the Austrians, who crossed the Pc, in small
numbers 1t Campbia and who had pushed their
vanguard as far Salla, have crossed the nver,
and their divisions reported on the right bank as
still threatening the passage of the PO at TrassinOtta,
but the river was much swollen, and there We're
other obstacles to their crossing. Rain continued
to fall, and the low grounds were covered with
water.
PARMA, May 5-The reigning Duchess entered
the country yesterday. Que portion of the troops
had marched out to meet her. and another portion
was drawn up along the roads to receive her.
The Swiss Federal Assembly had approved the
declaration of neutrality. Measures of defence
have been taken by the Federal Council, which
has appointed Gen. Deparier, commander-in-chiet
Of the army.
From India we learn that Maun Singh had
surrendered to the British. Tanta Topee had been
captured and five hundred rebels killed.
LATER.
No battle of decisive action is yet reported from
Italy. The Austrians were repulsed in attempting
to cross the Po at Trassinotta.
1t is announced that the Emperor of Austria
will assume command in Italy in person.
The Derby-D'Israel Ministry have gained
twenty five votes in the English elections.
The Bank rates have been raised to i F.! per cent,
and the bullion shows a decrease of 535, 900
francs
1t is reported that the Sardnians have seized all
the Austrian vessels at Genoa.
France would soon have 100, 900 troops in Pied
mont, and the Emperor would leave about the
18th.
There were rumors Of martial law in Paris.
1t is reported by telegraph from Paris, the
9TH, that Marshal Valiant and Walewski have
seeded from the ministry.
The reports Of the foreign markets show that
Cotton is very dull and declining, while Wheat
and Corn and provisions of every kind are active
and advancing.
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THE DESIGNS OF FRANCE ON THE
IT. STATES.

The special Washington correspondent ofthc n
Y Herald, telegraphs to that paper the following
piece of news in regard Louis Napoleon S designs
upon this country:
THE Comte de Sartigcs is, as every one knows,
the most cautious and reserved of diplOnatsts
There are times, however, when under the influence
of sudden excitement he is thrown off his guard.
The absorbing interest of the events which at
present transporting in Europe has occasionally Of
late disturbed his balance and betrayed him into ex
prcssOns to which a serious meaning night be at
tached. Thus, the other day, in speaking of the
war, he incautious enough to drop the observa-
ton that the United States would ako be drawn
into it, for that the Emperor had a scheme for
that
"There is but one scheme of the Emperors by
which this result could be brought about and it is
this: To induce Spain to sell US Cuba at time when
the hundred millions that she would get for it
would virtually flow into his own exchequer, and
when he felt certain that some other Power would
attempt to prevent from taking possession Of the
purchase. Any such attempt would undoubtedly
lead us into war with the Power undertaking it.
Thus he would accomplish two objects-that of
creating financial reserve to fall back uTOn when
his own resources were exhausted, and otindirect-
ly bringing about Wa with Power with which
he has other decent pretext for quarelling.
If these be his calculations they offer striking
parallel to the circumstances under which he first
Napoleon ceded to us Louisiana. He declared
that he parted with it only to get the means to
build navy by which he might ultimately de-
stroy the maritime supremacy of England.
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mounted on an American stallion of pure blood
Mai Kearney, Of New York, who fought so brave
" in the Mexican war, is stated to have joined the
staff of one of the French Generals of Division.
ceived in Washington, from sources entitled to
credit, mention that rumors were prevalent
in various portions of Italy that the Pope
might be compelled to take refuge in the United
States Our Ministers at Rome and Naples speak
of it as highly probable, owing to the unsettled
and precarious condtic4 of things.
Hungary.-It is said that proclamations have
been, or are to be, circulated in Hungary, calling
upon the people to throw off the domination of
Austria. Perhaps Hungary will be offered as a
bait to Russia. 1t is certain, however, that the
Cabinet of Vienna processes to feel no sort of a.
larm about Hungary, and disbelves the possibility
Of a rising.
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From the Newbern Progress.
FORGET ME NOT

Forget me not, tbs all [ ask
My absent friend of thee,
That it may never seem a task
For you to think of me.
Think of the happy hours past,
That we have spent together:
When you my hand have fondly clasp'd,
And vowed true friendship ever.
Forgive what in jest did say,
That makes thee angry now,
And from me coldly turn away
With frowns upon thy brow.
I thought you knew me then too we'll
Than to believe it true;
You knew deceit could never dwell
Within my heart, I'm sure.
Forget the words that caused thee pain,
Think of the good you knew
And do not ccnsure me again.
As wrongly as you do.
Tis not to chide, that I have penned
These simple lines to thee;
tbs but to ask thee now my friend
TO sometimes think Of me.
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D1sUNIoN MovEMENT.-The Mobile (Alabama)
Mercury informs us that there are active move
ments going on in that city, looking to secession
from the Union. It says:
"Thc times are now ripe for the organization of
political movement in the slaveholding States,
and there are peculiar reasons why such move
ment should be undertaken now and here. Indeed
we are credibly informed that conferences have
already been held by leading patriotic gentlemen
in this city, of all parties and the plans Of south
ern organization have been set on foot and almost
matured, preparatory to action.
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NON-INTERVENTION.

Let it not be supposed, says the Detroit Free
Press, that there is the remOtest probability that
the Democratic Party will recede from the doc
trnc of non-interference by Congress with slavery
in the Territories 1t was the doctrine laid down
by the party in 1913, and again in 1852, and still
again in 1856. 1t will be laid down with no less
emphasis in 1860. And this doctrine means some
thing. 1t means not only that the Territories
shall form and regulate their domestic institutions
subject only to the Constitution of the United
States, but also, that the question of slavery shall
have part in the legislation of Congress. 1t
means that Congress shall let the question of
slavery wholly alone 1t means that slavery is a
local institution, purely, and that Congress has no
not touch it in the States, that it shall not in the
District Of Columbia, and that the whole subject
in the Territories has been RENTED to the people
thereof, to be determined by them when they shall
come to form their Constitution Of State Govern
mcnt That is what the democratic doctrine of
nOn-intcrvcntiOn means, and this meaning cannot
be perverted or abridged
But We may be asked by some Southern fire.
eater, what if a Territorial Legislature shall pass
laws destroying or impairing rights of proper
ty in such Territory i'll which, you admit, we
have equal rights? We answer, you must seek
your remedy in the courts. Your rights are con-
sttutional, and if the Territorial Legislature shall
pass any unconstitutional law, you must rely on
the courts to SO declare it. You have no other
reliance, i'll State or Territory. The question of
the cOnstitutOnality of the law is purely judicial
and in no wise n1litic.I That WAS eUrned in tho
Kansas-Ncbraska act, when Congress surrendered
the practice of passing upon the Territorial laws
and of vetoing such as it disapproved. IF you
seek other reliance it will fail you, and YOU will
be guilty of cgreeious folly if you do seek any
other. The Democracy of the North will never
consent that the slavery question shall be brought
back into ConGress-never and we are happy to
know that the genuine Southern Democracy will
never ask that it shall be brought back
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-05-24
TERRIFIC STORM.

On Sunday night the 18th instant, at about 10
o'clock, the Western portion of York District was
laid waste by storm Of wind and hail. which in
violence and devastating effect exceeded any SINH
lar visitation within the experience of our people
The record we have to make is indeed saddenin g.
We have only heard from that portion Of this
track of desolation which commences at Wylie's
Store, and extends in ,o>1M to Clarks Fork a dis
lance Of more than three miles. From that point
the terrific hurricane, accompanied by storm Of
hail and rain, extended toward the South, passing
the crossroads at Berrys; over Bullock,s Creek
at the bridge on the Rutherford road, the Eastern
edge touching at Blarsville, laying waste the
plantations of Rev Mr.. Russell, Samuel Blair
and others; while the Western edge, it followed
the course of Bullocks creek and thence enIjra-
cling the scope included between line running to
the cast of Bullocks Creek Church and anothe, to
the West of Pinckneyvie, it continued its way
how far we have been unable to learn.
We have heard Of no loss oflife except in one in
stance The house of Mrs. -Alberson not far
from Bullocks Greek Church, was blown down.
Her mother was Instantly killed. and lady who
was in the house, but whose name we have not
learned, had leg bro ken and Is thought to be in
jured mortally; while other members Of the family
were sufferers to some extent. A singular in
stance Of Prov,dential interference alone arrested
in the destruction Of the entire household!
The damage done to the growing crop is beyond
calculation. The whole length and breadth Of the
track is perfect wrcck-the wreck of a Simeon
blast The hurricane, the hail and the lightning
ntermingling their clements with awful fury,
have left upon the forests impress of ruin which
age cannot wear away. The fields have been laid
bare at every point; wheat mas been beaten down,
not stalk remaining; and the traces of the grow
ing corn and cotton utterly obliteratcd. An idea
Of the truth may he gathered from the fact that
in drifts on Monday, the hail lay upon the ground
from three to .f1"rtcct /" d(pH!-Ihe roof of every
clubhouse, barn, stable, and negro-house through
out the entire sweep Of the storm, has been blown
off and destroyed; and scarcely 'pannei' Of fence
remains anywhere TrhrMc Enquirer.
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MEETING OF RAILROAD PREsIDENTs-We
learn from the Raleigh Standard that meeting of
the Presidents of the various Railroads in this
State was held in that City on Tuesday last as
suggested by the Board OF Internal Improvements,
to make suitable arrangements of system of
through frcights. Among those present were Mr.
Ashe, of the Wilmington and Weldon Road, Mr.
WhitfOrd, of the Atlantic and North Carolina Road.
Mr. Fisher of the North Carolina Road, and Mr.
Pearson of the Western North Carolina Road
His Excellency Gov Ellis, President er-otfcfo
OF the Board Of Internal Improvements, was also
present. The Standard says:
Owe learn that the important arrangements and
regulations were agreed upon, after FIJI considera-
ton; and that the officers of the Roads evinccd
every disposition to conform to the suggestions of
the Board OF Internal Improvements, and thus
afford to the public and to business men all practi
clb!e dispatch and convenience in the transporta-
ton of articles"
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Land for sale.

A Rare Chance IS "ov Altered to bay one Of tn
UdRdSOmcSt Farms IN Western NOrM CdrOhnG
THNlIE subscriber being DESTROYS to remove from lux
Z country, offers for sale the PLANTATION o.
which she now resides, lying miles from Chario't
on the Western Plank Road The land is now in mig,
state of cultivation. In the yard is Well Of fine %
Water. The Plantation has been much improyeaT
the last few years The Dwelling House and out-bnIp
ingS are al There is also a young Orcha.
of several hundred fine choice FRUIT TREES on u'
plantation bearing this the second year. This PIaD
tatlon is very healthy, and is beautifully situated GU
tanning 90 Acres, one half of which is cleared.
ESJ Terms made to suit the purchaser ForP"
hculars enquire of the subscriber on the premises.
MRS. X. NJ. STEVENoON
May 10, 1859. If
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MURRELL TIE LAND PlRATE.-Thc Memphis
Appeal says that Shawnee Village, where John A.
Murrell and his clan had their headquarters, has
been converted into farm, and is now cultivated
by DIR. McGavock.
The old log huts of the gang may still be seen,
but they have fallen greatly into decay and are
covered with moss. The old Sycamore tree under
which they held their counsels, was blown down in
1886, and has been removed to make room for the
plough Last summer ''mill,' as the natives
term it, was plowed up, which was used by Murrel
for manufacturing the bogus one dollar The
financial machine was sent to Washington, where
1t now occupies place in the archives of the
Caritols curiosities Murrell, it may be remem-
bered, served twenty years in the Tennessee Peni-
tcntiary, working blacksmith. On being re-
leased he wandered off into East Tennessee, where
he lived but short time, and died of consumption
the disease being doubtless contracted in prison.
His grave is in the neghborhood of Bon Air
Springs, upon the ur.berand Mountain. His re-
mains were disinterred, and decapitated and then
placed back. The skull is in possession of
one Of the Medical Colleges East.
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M AGIC OFT =!

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OXYGENATED BIrTERS-The following letter,
from wel-known Architect of Montreal, speaks volumes
favor OF the Oxygenated Bers as medicine for those
whose occupations of a sedentary nature.
Montreal, Nov 20, l85i-Gcntemen Il am happy to be
able to send my testimony favor of the Oxygenat
Bue1s, and INTENDED have done before hIs but have
been prevented by professional engagements.
feel great pleasure recommending to all sucrino
from imperfect digestion, SICK headache acidy, any de-
anGment OF the stomach, from which have suffered very
toq OF one OF my friends, induced try bottle
and ind myself much benefited by It's USE that do not
think necessary to continue any further.
You may This, Gentlemen, you think proper and
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join ATKINSON.
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DESTRUCTIVE HAIL SToRM.-Wc learn from
a gentleman in Franklin county, that on last
Saturday evening most destructive storm of wind
hail and rain passed over Holly Springs in this
vicinity The hail in places fell to the depth
OF twelve inches, destroying corn, cotton, wheat,
aud indeed almost everything within its range
On the next day at o'clock, P NJ, the hail on
the ground in some places was six inches deep
Fences were blown down, windows in houses
broken to pieces fruit trees DESTROYED, and atorether
it was one of the most destructive storms that is
known to have ever occurred about Holly Springs
The hail stones were about the size Of patridre
eggs and the storm covered an area of six miles in
length and two in width.-Ortord az O. Leisure
Hour.
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DISTRESSING ACCIDENT-Fom Persons Dropn-
cd-On Saturday last, the 14th instant, about
quarter past two clock 2. NJ, sailing boat con-
tanning four persons, three men and boy was upset
and Immediately sunk opposite Dock street land
ing, and all on board drowned. The boat was
about l2O feet from the dock, when the sail sud-
denly gibcd, and those on board perhaps becoming
excited, the side dipped, filling her with water.
She was ballastcd with stone, and consequently
sunk instantly, carrying the four persons with her
The boy, who excellent swimmer, soon rose
and struck out, but was caught by one other Of
the drowning men, and drawn under. He cried
for help, but there being no boat at the dock, be-
fore help could be given, all had sunk to rise no
more. The names of the deceased are Charles
Jennings, of Portsmouth, Na aged 26 years; Isaac
Taylor, Of Pawtucket, r. l., aged ? years; Charles
Simpson, Of New York, aged II years; all three
were seamen. The boy was named Charles Far
row, of this place, aged Is years and little over
a month. He was adopted son of Mr.. Williams
Superintendent of the Seamans Home-HH
JOurndk
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HOG MARKET PROsPECTIvELY-Now that pro-
visions have become in active demand and prices
taken such sudden and unexpected advance,
parties are said to have appeared in the Cincinnati
market offering to make contracts to sell hogs, to
be delivered next November, at SCI s., net The
Price Current says there are buyers at Sc a IS 25
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WASHINGTON, May 19.-Just previous to
Count Sartiges, (French Minister leaving WASH
ington recently, he openly said in conversation
with two well known gentlemen of the State Of
New York, that if there should be an European
war, he believed it would not be without embar-
rassnent to our commercial relations for the r"ht
OF search would be re asserted and enforced.
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BRIGHAM YOUNG SELLING OUT-The Nor
mon embroglio bids fair to be speedily and pcrma-
ncntly settled. 1t appears that Brigham Young
has submitted proposition to a company of capt
talists to sell all the Mormon right title and in
fed time
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STEEL CREEK, May 9, 1859.

able Citizen OF thlS county,
STEEL CREEK, May 9, 1859.
W. W Quinn: Having used your Rheumatic Remedy
in my family and thoroughly tested its curative powers
in the worst Of Rheumatism | ever saw, allow
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One of my negro women for years afflicted with
this dreadful disease. After procuring and giving a
fair and full trial to the best professional medical skill
within reach, to purpose towards effecting cure,
your Remedy was brought to my notice by friend,
and was induced to try bottle Of it last hope.
Now am happy to say, after using three bottles of it,
negro regards herself entirely cured and fully
able to do as much labor any my plantation.
There others who know the facts in this case and
who would willingly and cheertuy append their names
with mine to this testimonial of the wonderful cure
which your Remedy has performed, if it were neccs-
sary. tour remedy is indeed blessing for the I'M
matism. ALEX. COOPER
May L. 1870
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LOST, a CaEGSEzin Pocket Book

Containing Note on VIM P. Noes for $50, with Chas
l. Ebcrhardt as security, made payable to p. NJ Brown
and transferred to Andrew Plaster. There is credit
the note of $l3 All persons forewarned against
trading for said Note.
May I1th. 2t-pd ANDREW PLASTER