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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1859-06-16

There have recently been tornadoes
in the State Of Illinois, and awhirlwind
near Iowa City, in Iowa, that have de-
vastated large sections Of those States;
degtroying large quantities Of property,
killing many persons, and much stock.
The praTio States appear 30 bo pecu.
llafly Liable 20 those dreadful vista,
ti0n8.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1859-06-16
nontb,s 1cpartmcnt.

Attempt the end and never stand TO doubt,
Nothingso hard but search willfn tout.
fIerrick.
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AN ACT

L W. A0ss AN All
10 amend on act entitled "an net to
provide for the Recording Of Land
Patents" passed March IA, 1886.
Section J.. BE IL enacted BY the
General Assembly Of the State Of Ohio,
That The act entitled Gan act to provide
for the recording Of land patents, pass
en- March 14th, 1886, bo so amended as
to read as follows:
Section 2. All patents for lands ~
ing within the State Of Ohio granted to
any person or persons by the President
Of the United States, and all copies Of
such patents duly certified by the com
missioner of the general land Office of
the United States, and all exemplifca-
tions Of the record upon the general
land officer aforesaid Of any patent
recorded there, may be recorded in the
Office Of the recorder Of the county in
which such lands, or any part thereof
are situate, and the recorder shall be al.
lowed the same fees for recording such
patents as are or may be allowed for the
recording of deeds and other instru.
ments Of writing.
Section 3. Copies Of such record
heretofore or hereafter made, duly certi.
fed by the recorder under his oficia
seal, shall be received in all courts and
places within this State as prima faci,
evidence of the existence Of such pat
ents, and as conclusive evidence of the
existence of such record.
Section 4. That the original act en-.
titled Gan act to provide for the record
ing Of land patents" passed March IA
1886, be, and the same is hereby re-
pealed.
Section 5. This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after its pass
age.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
MARTIN VET KER
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TNo. 1851 AN ACT

[ No los. AN ACT
TO amend an net entitled can act to o5-
tablish alterations in State and Couu-
ty Roads, passed March 25, 1854.
Section / Be it enacted by the
General Assembly Of the State Of Ohio,
That the FIRST section of the act entitled
"an act to establish alterations in State
and county roads, be, aud the same is
hereby 30 amended as to read as follows.
Section /. That all alterations Of State
and county roads, that are now, or here
after shall be lawfully made aud estab-
lished, shall form a part of said road,
and so much of the original road as lies
between points at which the alteration
intersocted, or iutersects, shall bo and
remain vacated
Section 2. That the original section
one to which this is an amendment ia
hereby repealed.
Section 3. This act to take effect
and bo in force from and after It's pass
age.
WILLIAM b. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
MARTIN WELKEB,
President of the Senate,
March &C., 1859
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justice Of the peace during tho period
of time he shall hold such county Office.
Section Q. That the act entitled can
act prohibiting any citizen Of this State
from holding, BY appointment, more
than one Of several offices therein
named, at the same time" passed Feb
ruary Ia, 184O, be and the same is hore-
by repealed.
Section 3. That this act shall take
effect from and after its passage.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
MARTIN WELNER,
President Of the Senate.
March &c, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

On Wednesday, the I'd inst, at the residence of JAS
Mckinney: in Lancaster District s. c. by Rev. o. A.
Darby, Mr. James c. Cook to Miss Mary Talbot both
of Mecklenburg county.
In this county Davidson College, the 2Gth ult,
Mr. H. A. Giles of Union Springs, Ala, to Miss Mary E.
Houston.
In Raleigh, on the 9th ut Mr. Thomas D. Macon to
Miss Elizabeth Porter
In IIillsboro, the Goth ut, DR.. Joseph Graham
Miss Bette Hill, daughter of Thomas B. Hill, Esq.
In CASTOR county, on the 10th ult, Mr. Andrew j..
Martin to Miss Mary NJ. Cameron
In Wilmington, on the Goth ut by the Rev. A. Paul
Repton, Mr. ". B. Shemwe of Fayetteville, to Miss
Margaret E. Oldham of Orange county.
In Guilford county, on the 3lst ult, Mr. Thomas E.
Cook to Mrs Emily L. Hall
In Arson county, the 9th ultimo, Mr. Pleasant p.
Ballard of Montgomery county, to Miss Mary c. Smith
In Richmond county on the 26th ult, Mr. Solomon R..
Ford to Miss Martha Northam daughter of Geo. Nor
than, Esq
In York District, the 9th ult, Mr. James r. Ken
nedy of Chester, to Miss E. j. Smith. On the Of
Nov, DR.. w, H. Heath to Miss Hattie Smith.
In York District, the 26th ultimo, Mr. Edward H.
Strngfeow of Chester District to Mrs Margaret Miller
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
NEWS ITEMS. &C.

FIRE-In Raleigh on Wednesday morning last the
store-house and Goods of Jordan Womble, were con-
sumed by fire. Loss Eve six thousand dollars-no
insurance.
THE SYNoD.-The Presbyterian Synod of North
Carolina met at the Town Hall last evening at
IL o'clock. The opening sermon was preached by
Rev. Mr. Doll, Moderator. The Rev. Messrs.
Laferty and Junkin, are the Clerks of the body.
- Wilmington Journal NoU.
MA Post Office has been established at Rock
Mill, Lincoln county, N. C.
The schedule of the Express train on the N. C..
R. r. going east has been changed. 1t now leaves
Charlotte at IL o'clock, p NJ.
Charleston, November Hon. Charles Macbeth
has been reelected Mayor, by majority Of three
hundred over his opponent, Col John E. Carew.
THE WORKING OF AN ELECTIVE JUDICIARY
The Anti-Renters in the Anti-Rent region round
about Albany have thrown over board Judge Ira
Harris because, according to law, he decided that
lease holders must pay rent. The beautiful opera
ton of an Elective Judicary-the creatures Of all
sorts ofnterests, passions, preudices and politics
is thus again illustrated.-Neo York Express.
MULES SoLD-Two hundred and forty mules
were sold in Georgetown (Ky.) on Monday.
Yearlings ranged from $72 to 1913; old ones S12O.
ACCIDENT.-A HILe negro BOY DeIOOSlnS 10
Thos. Little, ESQ.,, near marlborough, was killed
on the Goth ult, by the accidental discharge of a
gun in the hands of his young master. The
hammer of the lock struck a limb, and fell
discharging the gun.
A PERFECT SOcKDoLAGER.-MrW William Crow,
of Union county n. c., sends us two potatoes,
which in point of size excel anything have ever
seen in that line One of them weighs 81 lbs,
and the other 81. Mr. C. challenges South Carolina
and the rest Of mankind to beat these figures
Lancaster Ledger.
OUR SWAMP LANDs-A company with capital
of $4,000, composed of gentlemen from Beaufort,
Craven, Greene, and Cumberland Counties, has
been formed within few weeks, for the purpose
of buying up and selling swamp lands in Craven
and Beaufort
STILL AT THEIR DIRTY WoRK.-A slave lately
escaped from Missouri into Illinois, where he was
captured, and being brought before the court at
Ottawa, remanded to slavery. AS the Judge
finished making the order, crowd of Abolitionists
took forcible possession of the negro, placed him
in a carriage, and drove away.
HALIFAX Nov. 4.-The steamship America arrived
at this port to-day, bringing advices from Liverpool
the 22d ut.
The sales of cotton for the week amounted to 81 900
bales. Prices have an advancing tendency. Some
circulars the advance at 3D. for all clean descrp
tions.
WASHINGTON, Nov 3.--Mrs. Senator Douglas received
extreme JUNCTION to-day, and it is thought that she will
not survive through the night.
Maryland Election.
BALTIMORE. Nov. 3-Returns Indicate that the
Democrats will have majority in the House. The
Senate is doubtful The returns for the city not
yet complete.-The Americans will have about 900
majority, thus securing the State Ticket by heavy
majority So far hereappears to be change in the
Congressional delegation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

EXAMINATION OF THE ATLANTIC RoAD.-We
learn from the Standard that Mr. Speaker Clark
and Mr. Speaker Settle, under resolutions passed
by the last Legislature, have appointed Francis
Fries, of Forsyth, John Norfeet, of Edgecombe,
Jeremiah Pearsall, of Dupln, and Rufus Barrin-
ger, of Cabarrus, Commissioners "to examine into
the management, affairs, receipts, disbursements,
Indebtedness, present condition and future pros
poets of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
Company" The Commissioners will be allowed
So per day and their expenses paid while discharg
ing their duties
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-Wc learn that dem
ocratic meeting held at Monroe, Union county.
on Tuesday last. Delegates we're appointed to the
State Convention to be held at Raleigh the Sth
of March, and to a District Convention which the
meeting recommended be held at Charlotte Re
solutions were passed recommending the thorough
organization of the party and cordial support of
the nominees of democratic conventions. Our re-
preventative, Hon. Burton Crage, was endorsed,
well as the administration of Gov Ellis, who
was warmly recommended for denomination. D..
b. Rea Esq, of this place, addressed the meeting.
The proceedings have not yet come to hand for
publication. We are glad that Union has led off
in the work of organizing the party in this district
let others follow
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

sS~ In regard to the San Juan difficulty, the
London Sun publishes letter from correspon-
dent, threatening that in case of war between the
United States and England the Indians would be
aroused against the Americans, who are thirsting
for their blood. ''Let it be known" says the
respondent 'that the English are no longer friend
ly with the Americans, and 100000 Indians will
attack the Americans"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
Equity Sale.

n WILL SELL at the late residence of John Brad
M shaw, decd, in Lincoln county, the lst and 2nd
days of DECEMBER next,
ESQ Acres good Farming Land,
in two parcels FOUR NEGROES, two Of them Grst
men, aged "a the other As years, and old
Negroes. ALSO-all his Household and Kitchen Furn-
iture, Horses, Hogs Cattle, Corn, Wheat, and other
articles too numerous to mention.
10 per cent. Cash will be required of those who pur
chase the negroes to be paid down. and the balance
credit of Six Months with interest The Land will he
sold upon a credit of six months with interest.
OF the personal property, all under 81 to DO
Cash. B6s" Note and approved security will be re-
qured of the purchaser.
WIN. J. nOKE G. & n. r.
Nov. |, 1859. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
NOTICE.

Having qualified as Administrators, with the VIII
annexed of DIR. J. s. Porter decd, the 25TH OF
NOVEMBER, at the dwelling of the said deceased,
will expose to public sale, on credit of twelve
months for note and approved security, the following
property, to-wit:
valuable Mules, No. Saddle Nag, Horse, head
of Cattle, 80 head of Stock Hogs, about 500 bushels
Corn, quantity of Fodder and Shucks, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, and other articles unnecessary to
mention
ALSO, at the time and place, will offer for
sale the valuable tract of Land upon which the late de-
ceased last lived containing about 22 acres another
valuable tract, known his Mill Tract situated about
miles north of Providence Church, mile from the
Providence road, containing 400 acres; also, tw1
other small tracts, of 40 and the other Is acres sit
uated or miles west of said mill tract.
All persons indebted to the estate of said deceased
hereby notified to make immediate payment and settle
ment, longer indulgence cannot be given and all
having claims against said estate will present
them for payment within the time prescribed by law,
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
S. II. ELLIOTT,
J. ". MORROW,
Adm'rs, with the VIII annexed.
November l. 1850. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
THE CONTRAST.

The following pertinent remarks We copy from
the Fayetteville Carolinian:
"Our inclination to give the people true I'M
derstandng of the sentiment of the Northern press
upon the Harpers Ferry outrage, has led us to the
consideration of the vast difference in the tone of
Democratic and Republican journals Some of the
latter approve of the course pursued by old Brown;
others consider that the time for such demonstra-
justifable while the act is condemned and more
consider it an unhappy occurrence and Brown
martyr
We have examined our democratic exchanges
from Maine to Iowa, and without one single excep-
ton, the whole affair, the motive, act and instru-
ment condemned and denounced. We defy
examination to prove that solitary democrat in
the nation from New England to the far West, has
refused to condemn the whole affair
Need we point out the duty of the South; has
blinded fanatcism far led her astray that she is
not able to see her duty? Can she longer raise up
her hand to oppose herself?
What do our old line whig friends say now to an
opposition party? OF what must it be composed?
There are but two parties North, the Republicans
and Democrats. Are you willing to form party
composed one-half two thirds of the black repub
Ecans? Are you willing to allow ohicehunter
and ambitious politicians, with Their irresponsible
journalists, to lead you forever? * You have
opposed democracy. Why? Because 1t is demo-
c'0cy You can't give any other good reason.
Your fathers opposed it, therefore You oppose it.
Is it not time for you to act; to cut yourself
loose from your deadly foe and resolve that here
after you Will work and labor in the cause of de-
mocracy and the nation?"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

All persons indebted to the undersigned, Admnstra-
tor of John n. Thompson, decd notified that their
Notes due, and the money is wanted. am called
upon daily for money, and in many sued. wish
request all lift their Notes without delay. hint to
the wise is sufficient.
THOMAS A. WILSON, Admir-.
Nov. |, 1850 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

Beg Mr. Vallandigham, democratic member
of Congress from Ohio: who visited Harpcrs Ferry
just after the late outbreak, has written letter to
Cincinnati paper, in which he says:
John Brown failed to excite general and most
wicked, bloody, desclating servile and civil war
only because the slaves and non-saveholding white
men of the vicinity would not rise. He perishes
justly and miserably, an nsurgent and feon; but
guiltier than he and with his blood upon their
hands, the false and cowardly prophets and
teachers of abolition
That's the way northern men ought to talk to
the deludcd fanatics of their section. Vallandg-
ham is the gentleman who contested and got the
seat of Louis D. Campbell in the House short
time ago, and he is the same person who was pro-
nounced an abolitionist by some southern opposi-
ton Journals about that time; but he don't talk
like abolitionist
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
CHARLESTON, Nov 4.-Cottou A tolI4.

COLUMBIA, Nov 5.-The sales of cotton yesterday
amounted to 232 bales-extrsmes 8 TO 10 20.
YORKvILLE, Nov 2.-There less animation in
the Cotton market the past week. Sales of $50 bales
prices ranging from 81 to 10 49, but quote 81 to
10 i extremes. Flour 81 SO per sack-suppy
light New Corn IS cents Salt 81 80 per sack Brown
Sugar 10 to l2t. N. o. Molasses 55, Cuba 40. Lard
IL cts.-Enguirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

The COTTON CRoP-It is stated that the le-
cepts of Cotton at the shipping ports thus far this
season, are beyond the anticipations of the most
sanguine, and far greater than the receipts of any
previous year. Up to the latest dates the number
of bales which had gone forward was 508,OO0,
against 450, 900 same time last year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

pas- A man by the name of Lowe, in New York,
is preparing to make voyage across the Atlantic
ocean in a balloon. He calculates that he can
reach Liverpool in SO or 4S hours A merchant
named Gilbert backs the enterprise with his money.
Six persons are to 90 out in the balloon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

In Hillsbore, suddenly the 3lst ult Miss Sallie
Mitchell of Salisbury.
Near Raleigh, on the 9th ult Capt. E. P. Guion,
long and well known good citizen and the aable
proprietor of the Eagle Hotel.
In Union county the 2lst ult, Miss Eliza Chears
daughter of Fachel 7. Chears.
In Chambers county, Ala. Mrs Cecilia Ellis, wife of
VIM II. Ellis, formerly of IIedell county, G.
In Bayou Rigoette, La, the 18th ult Maj. Joshua
HUE, aged SO years. He was a native of Cabarrus
county, n c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

DIVISION OF CALIFoRNIA.-The question of
dividing the State of California was recently re-
ferred to the voters of that portion interested A
large majority was poled in favor of division. 1t
remains for the Legislature to take further action
on the matter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

RALEIGH AND CASTOR RoAD-We learn from the
Standard that the annual meeting of the Raleigh and
CASTOR Railroad Company was held in Raleigh on
Thursday last. Messrs Mordeca Hinton, Royster and
Perry were elected Directors the part of the Stock
holders, and Messrs Wilder Hawkins and Taylor were
appointed for the State.
The receipts of the Road the past year. las we learn
from the Press, from all sources amounted to $685.
s25; the expenses SI73,G2s. Leaving balance of
S95.l96; out of which the Company has declared
dividend of six per cent.
Maj, &. II. Wilder was reelected President OF the
Road
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
THE FATE OF BROWN

The New York Journal of Commerce has an in
timation that, perhaps, the State of Virginia, in
its majesty and power, having INDICATED its honor,
put down the invasion, and brought the desperate
Brown and his associates to justice, will exercise
it's mercy in the pardon Of the prisoners.
We must confess surprise at such an init
nation in quarter distinguished as conservative
and patriotic. But we are more than ever con-
WINGED that the whole gang of outlaws should have
been executed as soon as taken. Hereafter, when
an attempt like that at Harpers Ferry is renewed
let the "higher law" of aboltionism be met by the
"higher law" of selfprcservation, and the rufians
have a short shritt and long rope
There are occasions and times when apparent
rashness is the truest prudence and when it is wise
and safe to follow impulse rather than reflection
We have little doubt that Brown himself and all
his confederates at the North were surprised that
he was permitted to live ten minutes after his cap
ture, and that this noble moderation and forbear-
ance are msconstrued by abolitionists into fear,
and have given rise to vain expectations of his
pardon in the minds of those who sympathise with
murderers and pirates, though not with their
crimes. 1t is unnecessary to say that the human
mind never entertained more insane deluson
than the expectation of Browns pardon, and that
the only regret is that Seward, Giddings and his
other confederates, have not yentured their own
necks within reach Of the same halter.-Richmoad
Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

HORRIBLE MuRDER.-James Beatty, residing
short distance from this place, found dead
in his yard on Friday morning last, havin, been
murdered sometime during the night of Thurs
day. His skull was broken in several places, and
his face terribly mangled. Forty dollars, which
he was known to have in his possession, was miss
ing. His wife was asleep in the house, and pro-
fesscs to be ignorant of the whole affair, not know
ing even when her husband arose to 90 out.
The Coroner summoned jury and considered
the matter, but clue could be obtained as to the
pcrpetrator of the crime, and the verdict was about
the substance Of the above statement
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE-The
Members OF the National Democratic Committee
requested to meet at Wizards Hotel, in
Washington, d. c., the 7th day of December
next, for the purpose of fixing the time of holding
the National Convention at Charleston, and the
transaction of such other business as may come
hntilrn them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

Ra3- We learn that Railroad meeting was held
at Hopewcll on Saturday last Speeches were
made by j. Edmonds Brown, ESQ, and General
Young, of this town. The people of that neigh
borhood arc much interested in the success of the
work, and are doing what they can to promote it.
meeting of the friends of the work will be
held at the Court House to-day, about noon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
$25 REWARD!

DANAWAY from the subscriber the LIST inst, =
NJ muatto boy named SOLOMON. lie is near six
feet high about thirty years DID, toerably bright rath
look when spoken to. The end of the foreRnger Of his
left hand has been cut Off and sharp hard knot has
grown the end Of it. think he is lurking about
ROCKY River in the lower end of Cabarrus county where
he raised H6rAll persons are forewarned not TO
harbor assist him, under the penalty of the law.
will pay the above reward for his delivery me- his
apprehension and confinement in any Jail can get
him. WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Negro Head Depot, Union co., n. C.
October l8, 1859. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08

SHEEP LOST.

EIGHTEEN HEAD OF SHEEP STRAYED from nj
pasture the Southeast side of town. about days
ago. They marked with red and black on the
back; white one has a bell on. There is a black one
among the number; the rest white. liberal re-
ward will be paid for their recovery.
J. L. STOUT,
Nov. ], 1859. II Town Butcher
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-08
REMARKS.

We advance quotations for Cotton this week.
Some 800 bales sold last week at prices ranging
from 81 to 10y. Market firm
Flour has offered freely-saes of extra in bills at
SIS IS to SIS so; bags So 62.
Wheat has slightly advanced and not much offering
quote 81 81 o5 for white, and 95 cts to 81 for
red as the ruling figures.
Corn and Bacon is scarce and in demand, and we
think it probable these articles would command some
thing more than quotations.