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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13
SALEM ALMANACS.
FOR SALE AT THE
CHARLOTTE BOOK STORE,
Nov. %. I'm P. J. LOWRIR.

State of n. CarOliDa-Meckien burg Co.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, October Term 1852
Joel A. Higgins, Administrator of William p McL,N.Ud
VS.. r. S. MeLeand.
Petition to settle Estate.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
S. McLelland is not inhabitant of this State but re-
sides beyond the limits of the same, it is ordered BY
Court publication be made for six successive weeks
in the Western Democrat, a newspaper printed in the
town of Charlotte, notifying the said r. S. McLeland
appear before the Justices of Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions the Court to be held for the
County of Mecklenburg at the Court House in Charlotte
on the 4th Monday January next then and ther.
answer the petition of j. A. Higgins. administrator Of
VIM. P. McLelland or the same will be heard sxpar'
az to him.
Witness, W. r. Beid, Clerk of said, Court at ofe,
in Charlotte, the 4th Monday in October. 1889.
S9-6t7 pr adv So W. X. REID, CLERK.
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NEGROES for Sale.

Having been appointed Commissioner by the Court
of Equity of Lincoln county, n Co. to sell the Negroes
the property of l.. E. L. G. Houston, A " L. Houston
and T. H. ii. Houston. l will sell at public auction
Wednesday the 4th day of January, 1860 Bcatties
Ford Lincoln county. % miles of Charlotte about
TWENTY LIKELY NEGROES, men, women and chill
dren
credit of six months will be given, with interest
from date Note and satisfactory security required.
A. Fl. HOUSTON, Guardian.
November 90, 1859 s9-6t-pd
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NEW TAILORING SHOP.

The subscriber having permanently located in Char
lotte respectfully informs the citizens of the and
vicinity that he has opened Tailoring Shop opposite
Mr. Beckwith's Silversmith Store, next to the Rock
Island Office, where he is prepared to manufacture
gentlemens Clothing in the best and latest
style. All work warranted
Repairing neatly done, and with dispatch.
w. S. HICKS.
Nov. 30, 1859 I'm
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DYSPEPSIA EIIREn

The mass Of testimony favor great curative pron
critics OF the oxygenat.d Buffers constantly accunulane
Here OF the latest, in by the Publisher OF va
able periodical: ~
5. w. FOwe & Co-fsentlemen: have taken three bo,
ties oyour Oxygenaed Ber and have derived
tit from their use have been much oubled with Dyspsu
relief, until tried your Bers / most chterflIIv reor
mend the Oxygenated Bhers to all who afflicted with
this painful, troublesome and stubborn complaint ''
Yours truly, JAMES RoB,Ssos
OF the AStudent and Schoom.,. ,,
December b. ~ ORs'ioIle'
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The subscriber offers for sale 225 of Land
Steel Creek neighborhood, joining Isaac Wthers and
others. GO 70 of the tract is fine woodland
1t is excellent Land for grain of any kind, and some Of
it well adapted to growing cotton.
There are two good Dwelling Houses with clubhouse,
on the premises. In fact the Land is well improved
every respect.
j. D. KENDRICK
December 6, 1859 9O-5t
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man who says his name is John D. Williams, has
been arrested and confined in Hillsborough jail, on
charge of tampering with slaves. He is about
twenty-five years of age, and is travelling as book
agent He was twice betrayed by slaves, to whom
he communicated his abolition sentiments He
was still in Jail on the Sd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13

In Equity-FaH Term, 1859.
Jacob Mosteller Guardian for the minor heirs of Han
Null, decd, John Mosteller and wife Catharlne'
Peter Mosteller and wife, VS. Ezra Null, Franklin
Mall, VIM Null, Polly Null, and Eli Null, Admrs o.
the estate of Henry Null, decd.
In this case it appearing to the satisfaction OF Wv
Court that Eli Null is nonresident of this State, H
therefore ordered by the Court that publication DO
made in the Western Democrat, paper publisheu
the town of Charlotte for six successive weeks c
handing him to be and appear before the Judge OF g.
next Court of Equity to be held for the county o, -
tawba at the Court House in Newton, on the 1tn ~
day after the 4th Monday in February next, then @
there to answer to the complainant BILL or Juds"'
pro confesso will be taken. -. ok
Witness, G. NJ Yoder, Clerk of our said court a. "
fee in Newton, the I'd Monday in October, 1897 =.
s7-et] pr adv Sci g. NJ. loDhH'
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state Of ". CaroIina--Catawb a County

In Eqnitg-FaH Term, 1859.
Jacob Setter and E. j. Robson Catharine Robe'en
Petition to sell Land
In this it appearing the satisfaction OF ne
Court that Catharne Robson nonresident of TINS
State, it is therefore ordered by the Court that pube
ton be made in the Western Democrat, paper pup
shed in the town of Charlotte for six successive week
commanding her to be and appear before the Judge
our next Court of Equity be held for the county OF
Catawba, at the Court House in Newton, on the Ttn
Monday after the 4th Monday in February next, thsn
and there to plead demur to said bill, other
wise the will be taken pro confesso, and set M
hearing exparte to her.
Witness, G. NJ Yoder Clerk of said court at Of
fee in Newton, the % Monday in October, 1859.
87-6t1 pr aiv So g. II. YODER C. n D.
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INCENDIARY PUBLICATIONS IN THE MAIL
Postmaster-General Holt has addressed letter to
MIR Chas. ~. Orton, postmaster at Falls Church,
Va, in answer to enquiry whether the statute of
Virginia, denouncing under heavy penalties, the
circulation of incendiary publications, in conflict
with the act of Congress regulating the admins
tration of the Post-ofice Department Mr. Holt
refers to the opinion delivered by Attorney T. Cen
eral Gushing in the of the Yazoo City post-of
fce wherein it is held that statute of Mississippi
in all respects analogous to that of Virginia, not
inconsistent with the act of Congress quoted, pre-
scribing the duties of postmasters in regard to the
delivery of mail matter, and that the latter as good
citizens, were bound to yield obedience to such
State laws.
This judgment is now recognised as one of the
guides of the administration of the Department.
The inquirer is informed, therefore, that be must
determine whether the books, pamphlets, news
papers, &c. received by him for distribution, are
of the incendiary character described by the statue
and if they are then he is not only NOT obliged to
deliver them to those to whom they are addressed,
but is empowered and required, by his duty to the
State to dispose of them in strict conformity to the
provisions Of the law referred to- The people of
Virginia may not only forbid the Introduction
and dissemination of such documents within their
borders, but, if brought there in the mails, they
may, by appropriate legal proceedings, have them
destroyed -Richmond Dispatch
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.-Mrs Haselwood of
Franklin County was instantly killed on Friday
morning, by the accidental discharge of shot gun
in the hands of her husband He rose from his
bed about o'clock for the purpose of going tur-
key hunting. and after dressing himself attempt
ing to take his gun from behind a Bureau, which
stood near the bed, it was discharged, the whole
load entering his wifes head near the crown, caus-
ing instant death. Mr. III. is almost insane from
mental distress. He is Of the best citizens of
the county, and much sympathy is felt for him.
-Raieigh Register.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

MISS SARAH A. NISBET informs the Ladies of
that she prepared to do kind of work
In the Dressmakng line and respectfully solicts pat
ronage. She be found at her fathers residence
near MIR N d Johnstons dwelling.
koyembeF %, 1859 3m
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State of N. CaroIina-Gaslon County.

y IL III 1zYHHy-IUIt IUW, IOV9
William D. Ferguson VS.. A. A. Mauney, r, Abram MAJ
ney, ST., and Thomas Little.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court thai
Thomas Little the defandent in this case, is none'
dent of this STATE it is therefore ordered by the Court
that publication be made in the Western Democrat
paper published in the town of Charlotte for SIX weeks
notifying the said Thomas Little to be and appear y
the next Court of Equity to be held for the County
Castor, at the Court House in Dallas the 9th MOB
day after the 4th Monday in February noxt, to pIsso
answer demur to COMPLIMENTS BILL otherwise judg
ment will be taken pro confesso.
Witness, F. NJ. Alternately, Clerk and Master Of !ns
Court of Equity for CASTOR County, at Office the s.n
Monday after the 4th Monday in August, A D. 1897
and the Saith year of American independence.
SS-6t] pr adv Sc. F. NJ. ALTERNATELY, C. NJ D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13

Staae Oh NOFlh &afOllna-Uhton cOHhty
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Scssions-Oct. Term, 1852
Sterling Tadlock and W Fl Simpson VS.. James Lowry
Original Attachment.
In this case it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Court that the defendant in this resides beyond
limits of this State, conceals himself that the or
binary process of law cannot be served him, il
therefore ordered by the that publication be made
in the Western Democrat for six successive weeks no
flying said defendant to be and appear at the next
Term of this court to be held for the county of Union
at the Court House in Monroe, the first Monday
January, 1860, then and there to the PLAINTIFF
according to law.
Witness, J Hough, clerk of said court at office
in Monroe, the first Monday in October 1889, and in
the S4th year of our Independence.
s8-6t j. F. HOCGH, CLERK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Persia has arrived with Liverpool
dates to the Goth. Cotton is reported as rather
dull and prices weak.
Spain was chartering English steamers for the
Morocco war.
The Very Right Rev. DR.. Barry, Roman Catholic
Bishop of Savannah, had died at Paris.
Father Mortara had arrived at Paris He is
determined to demand from Congress the restora-
ton of his child.
Garibaldi complains of Vaccinations aginst him.
He says he will resume service the moment Victor
Emanuel calls to arms.
The London Times seems to think Prussia is
preparing for war. Her standing army consists
of 10000 men, and the reserve comprises
10000 more.
The Jewish Messenger, published gloomy news
in regard to the condition of the Israeiites in
Morocco. Hundreds of families have fed from
Tangiers to avoid Spaniards, Moors and Kabyles.
Twenty hundred ofthese fusitives had arrived
at Gibraltar. The Jews in London have responded
to the call for aid, and assistance is also hoped for
from the prosperous Israelites in America.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13

THE TATE TAR AND FEATHERING-The par
ties implicated in the tar and feathering Of Sandy
Tate, on the Goth ut., were last week indicted in
our Superior Court, but Mr. Solicitor Lander under
the circumstances of the case entered MOL pros
The offence of which Tate was guity-wishing
that every one who upheld the system of slavery
might have his head chopped oF-could not be
punished by ordinary course of law, otherwise
Mr. Lander would have felt it his duty to prosecute
the parties alluded to-ISoiisbury Banner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13

HoGs.-lftheq quantity of an article has anything
to do with the price, think pork should be had
at low rates. For the last few nights our lots have
been full Of hogs, but very few if any selling.
The drovers wanting from to u cents per
pound Perhaps our people think they will get
them cheaner- Chester ,SfUu1Ur1
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state OF NORTH CaroIima-Unlom COUNTY

Court Of Pleas and Quarter SessiOns-Octo6er Term 1872
VIM. II. Simpson VS.. Jackson c. LemmOnd
Attachment-Cyrus Q Lemmond summoned rs garnSlss
In this it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Court that the Defendant resides beyond the limits Of
this State conceals himself that the ordinary
of law cannot be served him, is therefore
dered by the court that publication be made in tho
Western Democrat, for six successive weeks notifying
said defendant to be and appear at the next Term u
this be held for the county of Union, the
Court House in Monroe. the first Monday in January
1860, then and there the Plaintiff according
to law.
Witness, Hough, Clerk of our said court at Office
in Monroe, the first Monday in October, 1885, and tho
Saith year of our Independence.
s9-6t J. F. HOUGH, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13

LATEST ARRIvAL.-The latest and most dis
tinguished arrival from California was shown us
this morning, by our friend Mr. Erwin Sluder
1t is horned frog, with caudal narrative about
an inch and halfin length. The "varmint" looks
like he might be first cousin to a crockadile. 1t
was mailed at Garden Valley, California, the
3rd of November, and reached Asheville on the
9Th inst. On being turned out of the box his
frogship was quite lively and active, apparently
none the worse for his long journey and the jolts
and thumps receiv ed on the way.-AsheoWe Neus
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13

EPISCOPAL PAPER AT RALE1GH-The Rev
Henry f. Green proposes to publish the Church
lntelligencer," Protestant Episcopal paper, to he
issued weekly at Raleigh, commencing early in
March next, at 81 50 year in advance. 1t is
recommended by ten Southern Bishops of the
Episcopal Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-13

pa| The three adjoining counties of Mcdowell,
Watauga and Yancey have been very unfortunate
since their organization in the election of Sherffs
Two out of three from Mcdowell have left the State.
Half dozen from Yancey. The first candidate
elected during the last court in October to fill the
vacancy occasioneI by the flight of Ray was unable
to file bonds. The second near the close of the
week succeeded-went home-excited his wife S
curiosity on the subject, and then Informed her,
Sheriff of Yancey Instead of the manifestations
which the new officer expected, the good woman
responded signing
swell, 1 might as we'll begin topack up."-Ray
was found on Indian creek in Washington county,
Tennessee, and brought back by his securities. He
surrendered some two thousand dollars. They
have the tax lists also.-Ruthertordton Enquirer
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The other Prisoners.

The execution of Brown has greatly depressed
the other prisoners, and all, with the exception Of
Cook, are looking forward with certainty to THEN
impending doom, and making religious preparation
with sincerity and carnestness. Cook has evident
y not yet abandoned his hope of communication
Stevens has almost entirely recovered from his
wounds, with the exception of considerable sore,
ness and slight FERTILIZATION on the right side Of
his head where several buckshot are lodged near
the ear. He has but little to say. and seems calm
quiet, and resigned. There is better feeling in
the community for Stevens than for any of the
other prisoners from the fact that he has evinced
much sincerity, and has avoided all attempts to
increase the excitement and agitation that prevails
in the country. He is to be tried before the Uni
ted States authorities, and may probably escape
with imprisonment With regard to Hazlett, al
though he has been identified with some certainty
having been one of the party, Brown and the
other prisoners refuse to recognize him. and will,
doubtless, under the injunction of Brown, con-
tinue to be faithful to their friends.
hterciew bet,eeen Cook and his Aother-in-la,c.
Mrs Kennedy, the mother-in-law of Cook, visit
ed him in his cell. After general conversation,
she said to him. "Had | only known your business
at Harpers Ferry, you would not been here, John."
He replied: 81 know that very wel you knew
nothing of it, In the conversation Mrs X. said
she had gone down into the Ferry to find him twice
on the morning of the 18th, and referred to the
narrow escape of young friend, who came near
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-11
Opinions of the Supreme Court.

By PEARSON G.. j. In Garter v. Melton, from Arson,
affirming the judgment Also in Wells v. Wilmington
and w. r. r. Com, from Edgecombe, affirming the
declaring that there is no error. Also in johnson "
Dunn from Halifax judgment reversed and uentrt de
nouo.
By BATTLE, j. In Jordan V. Lasster, from Mont
gomerey reversing the judgment and directing ucniri
de nouo. Also, in State v. Nat, from Northampton,
declaring that there no Also in State v. At
knsnson Shallington and Williams from Johnston, de-
claring that there is no error. Also, in Mccoy v.
Norris in equity from Crayen plaintiff entitled to
lief. 81 81 $500 ss .sas
By RuFF1N, j. In Whichard v. Jordan from Pitt,
affirming the judgment. Also in Butner v. Keeper,
from Forsythe, affirming the judgment Also in Haws
v Craige, from Alamanee, affirming the Judgment.
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Important From rTexlco

to the 28th ut have been received via Mipatan
I'd inst. vi he
Miramon reached the capital on the 26th of Jonn.
with thousand of cavalry He disapproyed of al
acts of Robles, and displaced him. placing Gen Seo me
the head Of the army he had also renstated
1t was reported that Miramon intends marcbna
Vera Cruz with strong force The Liberals had roS N
Gen Negretts near Jalapa. ''u0o
The correspondent of the New Orleans Picayune
that the Mexican schooner Iturbide had haan
tured by an American and six foreigners, who kpd
of the crew and escaped with the vessel No d. e
given for this occurrence "
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For the Journal

Z For the Journal.
! The HIoore,ss Creek Monumenf. =. s.
This deserved tribute to the hearts and immortal
deeds of departed heroes finished and stands erected
upon the sacred ground Moore Greek Battle Our
has just finished putting up and he has done his work we'll
Around the halloWed place let stand few minutes
this hour of its compilations and give brief description
The Monument stands the fading marks of the old
entertainments upon fine elevation of land about hun
bred yards FROM and its base level with the Bridge
vermemorable 10 the glorious Battle of Moore Creek 1t
is of good sandsone purchased Philadelphia where the
monument made 1T is fifteen feet high clear OF the
foundation and The base is three feet six inch
square, the pnth two feet ten inches the die twenty
three nches the cap inches and the obelisk
teen inches at the base and twelve inches at the top
The inscriptions elegant and appropriate are in Gothic
words: In Commemoration of The Battle of Moore's
Creek Bridge Fought here 9th February l776 The First
Victory Gained the American Arms in The War of the
Revolution
On the inscribed the following " Here Lie the
Remans Of Private John Grady of Dupn County Who Fell
the Cause of Freedom in North Carolina, aud the only
Wing Killed in this Battle
ton, and on the opposite side is the word Caswel
Ellington and Caswel in raised letters; the 9th
er Inscriptions in sunken letters. The Monument in
spect to architectural STYLE of the Grecian order
military emblem principally representing two the
crossing the other beautifully carved the obelsk
This Monument should be dear every patriot especially
to every North Carolina patriot Who can visit this conse
Grated place and view this offering of people, without
having to arise in glowing cluster his bosom thrilling
associations of patriotism and glorious "reminiscences of the
past? Honor to the Monumental Committee who have
it charge!
We repeat that this strucure-this enduring Monumental
pes well calculated to the patriotic pride of every
North Caronian. As long the of Ashe Lng
and Caswe shall standas they deserve prominent
among the foremost of the bright of those patriot he
who immortal honors in the days that tried mems
souls so long should the citizens of the State and of the
whole State visit with peculiar qualification this spontan
eous offering of patriotic citizens to the memory Of brave
hearts and noble deeds ELLINGTON.
February 18th, 1859.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-11

In the Terre Haute Jail they have most ingenious
rascal who manufactured silver key from half dollar,
with which he could unlock the cells and he had worked
his way to the outer door, when he was detected and
baked In his intentions
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Later from, st. Domingo.

Boston, Feb. dates from Portau-P Prince to ho
10th of January state that the revolution had extep6
to all parts of the island There had been severe gb
ing at ST. Mare both On sea and on land resutinS IN
considerable loss of lfe Solouque was compelled to M
treat. In naval engagement, six Ships including tbp
Admirals vessel, were badly damaged. The whole in
perial fleet had returned to Portau-P Prince Reinforce
ments were joining Getard from all points, and it was
believed that Solouque would be unable to force his
back to the Capital The city was being surrounde;
by the Republicans The Emperors coffee had all beer
seized and sold at auction The inhabitants of Portan
Prince were under arms and no mails were allowed t
leave.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-11
Serious Charpe

MONTGOMERY, ALI, Feb. 5th-A preliminary avo,,
ination of Mr. N. Moroney the Montgomery s aaai
charged with robbng Adams Express of forty thTSsnS
dollars, commenced here yesterday before the ma
strates. Able counsel are engaged on both sides ana
the examination is still progressing "Uo
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nenlocraYfc NTeetInc

HARTFORD Conn. Feb. 8.-The Democratic meetir Q
held here last night denounced the Republicans repuda.
ted the caucus proceedings of last Thursday and en-
dorsed the Administration.
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Letter from, Chr,

ssafcT from Cuba -
New ORLEANS Feb. The steamship Black u
rior has arrived from Havana on the Sd inst " ar
A French steamer, with $50 coolies, arrived IT,
the 1st. ~" "lefe On
The proceedings of Congress relative to Cubo !,
created great excitement at Havana o" mad
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-11
Kansas.

.LEAvENwoRTH, February 8--The legislature passed
bill providing for constitution and formation OF
State government It authorized an election on the 4th
Monday in March for or against holding convention.
If favorable election Of fifty delegates will be held on
the Ist Monday in June The convention will meet on
the LIST Tuesday in July at Wyandotte City The con-
sttution IS to be submitted to the people October,
and the officers elected under the constitution in Decem
her