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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-06-27

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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13

Indian in Egypt, where it was manufactured
into meal very much like our corn cakes.
Prof GRAY asked 'f it was Indian corn, or DOwra,
which was probably our broom-cornT
Mr. Folsom replied she both Indian corn and
Dowra there, but they both called by the same
name He could not learn that there was distinctive
for each, although he repeatedly endeavorec to
do so. One Sorghum Millet, and the other
a small variety of what we call "lndian corn.
DIR. Gibbon remarked, that 4" the common title for
Indian corn in Europe Turkey, or Egyptian corn
the interior of Africa it sometimes called "Sy
rian" or Egyptian Mllet." The Abyssinians call it
Millet from the Sea- their usual mode of designating
any foreign importation. DIR. Livingston found
"Dowra" and Maize" growing side by side in the GEN.
tire of Africa Maize recently brought from Syria to
Maryland described of amethyst blue or purple
color, just Moses represented it in his day hen
this imported Syrian corn is milled it forms very hne
white meal and if beaten in q homny-block 1t re-
sembles cOriander seed"-another comparison of the
Hebrew Record This grain a novelty to the Chill
dren of Israel of DID, the Irish Emigran5 in our
country now They both entertained other preferences
which were very freely expressed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
A HORRID CRIME.

We are informed that the people of the North
eastern section of our District known as the "Wld
Cat region, are greatly excited in consequence of
the we'll grounded belief of murder having been
perpetuated in that section few days since,
which in point of brutality, challenges the most
diabolcal instances of atrocity known to the annals
of crime. The victim was young girl, about
thirteen years ofage the daughter of Alvin Massey.
She died suddenly on Thursday night and under
circumstances plainly indicating that she was
poisoned. Suspicion rests upon Dan, slave of
the said Massey, as having administered the poison
His motive for so doing, it is said was to screen
himself from the consequences of an intimacy
which had for some time subsisted between him
and this girl, the criminal character of which must
in the course of nature have been revealed in
few months We forbear to mention further
details of this outrageous affair until legal
investigation has been had. Coroner Hunter left
here on this (Monday) morning for the purpose of
disinterring the body (Which was buried on Friday
and holding an inquest. Warrants have been
issued for the arrest Of Dan and also for Sal, who
is in some way connected with the affair, but up
to this time, we have not heard that they have
been MISUNDERSTANDING (!S. CO. Ledger
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
MR.. BoYCE's SPEECH.

The Charleston Mercury publishes the speech
of Hon. w. w. Boyce, representative in Congress
from the Columbia District, delivered at Ebenezer
recently. We subjoin that portion Of the address
which is of special interest at the present juncture
embodying his opinion in regard to Intervention
and the "Re-opening of the Slave Trade" He
thinks that the Territorial question is merely spec
ulative; "because, the territories open to settle
ment impossible to slavery" He says:
"True craftsmanship consists in the pursuit of
the practical, for government is practical affair
As we can gain nothing practical by the most ar
dent and successful pursuit of this question, [
think it is wise in to dispose of it for the pres
ent by leaving it where the Constitution and the
bred Scott decision now place it. We have the
decision of the Supreme Court asserting our right
to take our slaves into territories We have all
the remedies known to the common law for the
protection Of this property in territories. These
necessity for further legislation. If these RENE
dies prove insufficient, then We can insist upon
such further action by the Federal Government as
may be necessary to attain the purpose desired.
For the present safely leave the question
where the Constitution and the decision of the
Supreme Court leave it. This was as | understood
it precisely the position taken by Mr. Calhoun,
when he said: "They (the Southern States) are
willing to leave the whole subjec where the
stitution and the great and fundamental principle
of self.government place it." Such too, if COM
prehend it correctly, is the position taken by Sena
tor Davis, of Mississippi, on recent occasion.
AS regards the revival of the African slave trade
think it is a most unfortunate issue. Being
clearly impossible in the Union, cannot see what
good can possibly result from its agitation Be
sides, the tendency of this agitation is to divide
and distract the South, when, and above all things
We need unity, harmony and concert of action at
the South. But if these considerations are not
conclusive, think the objections to the revival of
the African slave trade iusuperablc To go
farther, We now have 100000 of slaves. In
twenty-five years We will have 100000; in fifty
years we will have 100000; in seventy-fve
years will have "a 100000. Surely, in the face
of such an increase this, in periods so short
to nation, arc under no necessity to plunge
into the of difficulties which will have to be
overcome, to add to our slave population by new
importations"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

GREAT BRITAIN-Parliament was nro,,
ON the 18th The Lord Chancellor read the sr:
of the Queen. She regrets that the nterrntr,S:ee
during the session have prevented many imnp' .O@
measures being carried, and hopes for tber a os
consideration at the next session The w.,
italy having been concluded, England had h.'
invited to take part III the conference of the o,o
Powers, should one be held, but there was w
sufficient information ensthe subject to admit os'
definite reply She would rejoice at being abb .
contribute to arrangements to secure a hs;.
neace. She hopes that the direct commuD;c,t.s
with Pekin will prove beneficial. She homes E'a
continuance of the existing amicable relations w$t
all Powers, and rejoices at the complete sunn,o'
sion of the Indian rebellion
FRANcE-The news from Paris is pacific
tone. The Emperor Napoleon has, it is said ~
solved to inaugurate a real and solid peace poicv
and with this view he proposes to reduce the !"
port duty on certain raw materials, including es
and iron to promote railway works, and otherVig
to give stimulus to trade and commerce III.
rumored duel between Marshals Canrobert and
Neil proved to be unfounded.
ITALY-A defensive league has been formA,
by the States of Central Italy. The Mercant1s
Courier, of Genoa, states that the Princes Wbo
have lost their thrones in Italy have sent secret
emissaries into their respective States to foment
disorder and distribute money among their ad
herents.
GERMANY-Thc military riots at Mayence have
been followed by others of more serious Nature
in the neighboring city of Frankfort, the seat
the German Federal Diet.
Prussia The King of Prussia continues
grow much worse, and fatal termination was
feared.
RUssIA-The Russian government has begun
the construction of the telegraph line which is@
run from Moscow right across the north Of Asnb
the mouth of the AMOR, on the Pacific ocean
The whole length will exceed $500 leagues. A
project has been drawn up for continuing the ls
to the coast of America, which would afford great
facility for laying the cable to connect the two
continents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
RAILROAD MEETING.
From the iStdtesriUe Express.

At meeting of the citizens of Iredell, held at
the Court House in Statesville, on the 9TH Sept,
1859,-on motion of A. X. Simonton, Otho
Gillespie, Esq., was called to the chair and c. A.
Carlton requested to act Secretary, A. X.
Simonton, Esq, explained the object of the meeting
to be to take into consideration the Importance Of
building Rail Road from Charlotte, n. c., West,
via Statesville to the Tennessee line--as per
charter ratified by the General Assembly of North
Carolina, on the 18th of February, 1855. On
motion
Resolred, That there be meeting of all the
friends of the project at Statesville, on Tuesday
4th October, (being Tuesday of Iredell Superior
Court and that the counties of Alexander, Wilkes,
Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Caldwell, Davie, Yadkin
Surry, Iredell, Mecklenburg, &c, be requested to
send Delegates.
On motion of Mr. Alexander, of Mccklenburg,
ResolUed, That each common school district, in
each of the above named counties, be requested to
send at least one Delegate to said meeting and
that all who desire, likewise attend said meeting.
On motion of Dr. Dean, it was
Resolced, That the chairman appoint COM
mittee of three to make arrangements for holding
said meeting.
On motion of A. X. Smonton,
ResolvcI, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Jonesboro' (Tenn.,) papers,
Iredel Ex press, Yadkin Statesman, Salisbury papers
and Charlotte papers, and call attention under
their editorial heads.
O. GILLESPIE, Chm.
G. CARITON Sec'y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
THE MOUNTAIN MEADOWS" Chill
DREN.

From the Leaven~orth Kansas Herald of August 81.
Yesterday morning train of fourteen wagons
arrived at Fort Leavenworth from Utah 1t lett
Salt Lake City on the Goth of June.
Accompanying the train fifteen of the
children who escaped from the terrible massacre at
Mountain Meadows, in Utah, some two years since.
The particulars of that unparalleled outrage perpe
trated by Mormons under the guiSe OF Indians,
startled our whole country when the intelligence
reached the States We have not the details be-
fore us, but if we remember Alright company
numbering 145 persons started from the State OF
Arkansas in the spring of 1857 for California.
They were supplied with excellent outfit
wagons, mules, and ample stock of provisions,
&c. They got along we'll enough until they reach
ed what is known as the "Mountain Meadows,
in the southwestern part Of the Territory OF Utah.
Here whilst encamped they were surrounded by a
party, the larger portion of whom were Mormons,
diguised as Indians-the balance Indans--and
the whole party brutally butchered, except seven
teen children who were taken possession of by the
Indians. The object of the assailants was evident
ly plumber. Early last spring. through the vigi-
lance of DIR. Forney the Indian Agent for Utah,
the children were all obtained and properly cared
for Although most of them very young,
they were enabled to detail with considerable in
telligence nearly all of the particulars of the ter
ribe massacre they had witnessed.
we saw the cnlluren at the port yeSReTudy
morning when they arrived. Ten girls and
five boys. The oldest little girl did not appear
to be over ten years of age, and the majority are
much younger All comfortably clothed,
in good health, and in fine spirits. We saw a
little rosy-check girl, not over We should think,
four years of age, whose right arm was entirely
helpless. At the time of the massacre the child
was in it's mothers arms, and the bullet that sent
its protector to an untimely grave passed through
the little ones right arm just below the elbow.
An agent from Arkansas--sad to be relative
of some of the children, most of whom suppos-
ed to belong to Johnston county, in that State-is
expected here to take charge of the children and
conduct them to their friends.
Two of the little girls-the oldest of the seven
teen-are retained in Utah to give evidence in the
courts in relation to the massacre They will be
kindly cared for and sent to Arkansas as soon as
the bloody murderers-several of whom have
been detected and apprehended disposed of.
There also came in with the train, the three
Foster children, of whom much has been said in
the papers. The father and mother lived in Con-
necticut. The father espoused the Mormon faith
several years ago, and left for Salt Lake City,
carrying with him his three little girls. The
mother remained behind, and all efforts to retain
her children were abortive. About a year ago the
father died, and now, through the efforts of the
Secretary of War, her children have been reclaim
ed, and will soon be where they can receive a
mothers love and devotion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
NO CONGRESSIONAL CODE FOR THE
TERRITORIES.

We are gratifed to that many of our cx-
changes are declaring against Congressional
slavery code for the Territories. If this be not
insisted on, We do not see what is to prevent the
entire Democratic party of the South from COM
bining against the views of Judge Douglas, and
obtaining victory in 1860. Fortunately, the
entire Southern opposition has committed itself
against him. Laboring under the delusion,
which disturbed, and still disturbs, many, that
Judge Douglas would be nominated as the De-
mocratc candidate, it arrayed itself against
him, and cannot with any consistency, go for him.
In his article in Harper's Magazine he repudates
either the Intervention of the Courts or Congress-
and declares broadly that the people of the Terri
tories have the right to exclude slavery. This ar
rays him against the entire South, and disspates
whatever chance for the nomination of tic Char
lesion Convention he may have had. The men
who meet in Charleston know full well that the
main reliance of the party is in the South. The
North may be able to out-vote the South in con-
veEtion, but our politicians, when it comes to a
Presidential election, a wide-awake, shrewd,
sagacious, emnenty practical class of men, They
would no more think of nominating a man for
whom the South would refuse to vote, than thew
would think of trying to sustain vitality without
food-for the support of the South is as necessary
to the success and existence Of the party food is
to vitality. They may come down to Charleston
with bold front for Douglas, but if, as they will
be, they are met boldly, the Illinois Judge will
find himself very coquettishly thrown overheard.
This declaration above alluded to, takes the wind
completely out of Judge Douglas sail. If the
South insist on it, he will make capital by oppos-
ing it. Ifthe South does not insist on it, what is
left him with which to make capital at the North?
Nothing. Having cut loose entirely from the
South, and left without any issue to win strength
at the North, it is plain to be seen, that if the
South dscards this idea of a Congressional slavery
code, Douglas must sink insigni6cantly between
the two great parties.-Colunabia Carol;nian
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13

o. Physicians generally 10th speak word pras
of what called "paIient med cInes." Indeed, 40
article the code OF me deal ethics, that physician who
sanctions The OF patent INT dlcGts c0hIO' be a men,
Der of the National Association. But there exceptions
the stringent rules, aud many OF the disciples
Esculapis ha actually been compelled, by the facts
recommend the use OF Dr. J. Hosteers Stomach Bites
Tor those diseases which particularly prevalent during
the and fall They have asceuained that there
remedies in the pharmacOpia which compare with
tn wonderful compound for arrangement of The system
Thousands of families resi- ling along the low grounds O
Western and Southern rivers, now convinced that they
have found mndcine peculiarly adapted to ih nimeus
while IN other portions of the country, during the summer
months, the demand for The article IS equally large.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, everywhere
For sale in Charlotte by T.. NYE HUTCHINSON &W
September s.
The following from of our Agents, who IS too w,l
known in his Stale to need endorsing by US, will be
read with interest by Dyspeptics:
LEBANON N, H., Feb. %, l656.-Messrs Seth W. Fowt
d C6.-GPnemen: Please send by Express, another Box
OF Oxygenated BtIers, as we nearly These Btr
have bee used with unusual benefit bya member family
who has derived more benefit from than from all Other
medicines, which fact being known, greatly influences The
demand for the Biers There is profession in which
reputation for truth and sincerity desirable, than
that OF ApOhecary; and for this reason have always
been etul in nendng remedies. But feel peecl
advising all who troubled with Dyspepsia,
once to the Oxygenated DiIrrs.
Yours truly, &c, GEO. 5. kENDRlCk
For sale by E. NYE HUTCHINSON & CO.. Charorh
Sept. &
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
Franklin, Aug. 90, 1859

A FATAL JOKE.-A Man named Shrecves in
Knox county, ILL.,, discovering two on a night
of last week, helping themselves on his premises,
to water melons, without leave, knocked one of
them down with club. The man sprung to his
feet, and closing with Shreeyes stabbed or cut him
with "a knife which he had using on the me!ons.-The
scuffle was soon over; when Shreeves recognizing
the trespassers to be couple of his friends and
neighbors, accepted their apologies, regarded the
affair joke, and invited them to partake of
refreshmcnts.-The cut he had received was passed
over a trif1ing matter, but it was more serious
than he supposed, for the next day it caused his
death.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13
NOTICE

rs hereby given that the Books of Subscription
IL the Capital Stock of the BANK OF NORTH CAR
OLlNA will be compared at the Office of the Public
Treasurer on the 10Th of September next, by which
day all Commissioners required to make return
their books. payment Of two instalments Of 2jm
cent. each, with 80 days interest the first insaIm
will be required to be made to the 18th Of 0cO
ber in specie, all stock obtained under subsCrT-
tions made since the books were last opened. Ger.
thcatcs of special deposits of specie in any of the Banks
in this State, their Branches in the Banks Ofth
Republic, Continental and Merchants Bank, New York
Farmers Mechanics Bank, Philadelphia Merchanb
Bank of Baltimore. and the Banks at Richmond Peters.
burg Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. will be received"
specie. JOHN w. ELLIS,
c. II. BROGDEN,
ID. w. COURTS.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13

WHAT SHALL BE DONE WITH TIE MORMONs!
I have been informed that Brigham Young and
other leading Mormons DESTROYS to leave
America and plant themselves and their followers
on the Island of New Guinea, one of the East In
dia Archipelago Islands, lying Borneo and
the equator, and in negotiation with the United
States in regard to their improvements and the
transportation of their whole flock to their final
resting place. | also understand that they claim
that there are one hundred and fifty thousand
Mormons in Europe who are ready to join them
here, or, if they determine to go to the island
spoken of, to unite with them there Washington
correspondent Of the PHILADELPHIA Inquirer.
On what authority this statement rests We know
not, but earnestly hope that there may be truth
in it. No other mode of dealing with this hideous
excrescence seems possible. Time has demon
strated that it will not of itself rot and slough off
Time has also proved that it will not scatter and
be absorbed. Every year consecrates it, indurates
it, enlarges it, and makes it the more malignant
Soft treatment has been tried thoroughly and fail
ed and SO has hatred treatment. In spite of
every thing the abomnation holds its own and
grows. There is absolutely alternative left but
an utter clean removal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13

CROPS IN TIE SOUTH.-The New Orleans
Bulletin says:
La the South the great taple has already begun
to come in, and the accounts from all quarters re-
present 1t as magnificent. In this State there is
not probably parish in which it will not be more
than an average while in many of them it will be
greater than it ever was before As to the
sugar CROP we are sorry that we cannot also speak
in the same strain. But the facts will not Justify
it. 1t it shal turn out average crop it will do
fully as much as can be expected or more The
cane is some two or three weeks behind hand, and
some OF it looks sickly and dwarfted The La
tourche Union of yesterday says in that parisl,
hardly half crop will be made. The result will
OF course depend to considerable extent, upon an
early or late frost.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13

SINGULAR ADvENTURE-The Cleaveland CO. J
Herald says that young man is now in that CITY
In search OF his parents from whom he says he
was stolen by Indians 26 years ago. and ever since
mas been sold from one tribe to another, and has
wandered over large portion of the Western and
Northwestern regions of this continent. His last
soJourn was with the Snakes and Copperheads,
about 200 miles northwest of ST Paul Minnesota
and about 300 miles from the North Pacific Ocean
Ills tribe trades with St. Paul, sending semi
annual train laden with furs, and he got leave of
his chief to seek out his parents, and is required
to reJoIn his tribe in 1860. He expresses no de-
sire to remain among the whites, as he has a wife
English quite well, having learned it while with
trading parties. Wv"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-09-13

Coon IIUsBANDs.-When you see young
man modest and retiring in his manners who
cares less about dress than his moral character,
depend upon it, ladies, he will make good
husband. IF you get tho one who is kind and
attentive to his mother, affectionate to his sister,
industrious in his habits, and economical in his
business, rest assured you have found one of whom
you never will be ashamed. The ballroom is no
place to find husband, the fashionable assembly
is no place; it is in the retirement of home, the
place of business, where you can study character
and disposition, and where the best is not put on
for effect or display. Many young woman sadly
misses it who is carried away by bright look and
splendid dress. The man that makes the most
polite bow and is most graceful in his manners, is
not always the most suitable person for a husband
Look at the heart, study the character and learn
the character,