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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

No-PARTYIsM.-We think the people have pro-
fitted by experience sufficiently to prevent dema-
gogues and broken down political hacks from de-
ceiving them any more with the hypocritical cry
of ''no-party combination" Whenever the oppo-
nents of democracy fail to defeat the party with
party issues they generally resort to the deceptive
policy of endeavoring to make the honest and un-
suspectng believe that they are in favor of Oblit
Grating party lines and uniting in one common
party for the sake of the South, hoping, by this
means, to neutraze the strength of the democratic
party and secure the election of opposition men over
democrats No one but an enemy of the demo-
cratic party ever raises the cry of no-party" for
democrats believe in the correctness of their prln-
ciples and are willing to rise or fall with them.
All remember how the people were deceived with
the no-party cry in the Taylor canvass, and after
the election of Gen. Taylor secured in this
way, how his administration prescribed nearly
every democratic ofice-holder in the country. The
Taylor administration was of the bitterest op-
position concerns that obtained power, yet 1t
was elevated by this same hypocritical cry of no
partysm. Know-nothingism tiled to gain the as
cendancy BY pretending to obliterate party lines,
but we suppose everybody is now satisfied that
know -nothingism was whiggery Ohe same old coon
slightly disguised.
We ask our readers to look about and see who
it is that talks about doing away with party lines
Is it not those who have always worked against the
democratic party, who were members of and CO.
operated with the know-nothing party, and who
have been convicted from time to time of boxing
the political compass for selfish motives! They
are beautiful pnks of consistency to talk about
obliterating party lines !!
We are no bitter partizans-we are willing to
yield to others the privilege VIC claim for our
selves, that of thinking and acting as our JudS-
ment dictates-but despise hypocrisy III any
thing We claim to be decided party man-we
want 20 deceive no one in this respective enter
tain no principles that wish to conceal, and have
no ends to accomplish that we are afraid to openly
avow. We are INDEPENDENT IN ALL
| THINGS-NEUTRAL IN NOTHING.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

We make several alterations this week in our table
of prices. Bacon is in demand at advanced figures
hams very scarce and wanted The market is well
supplied with Flour and prices have declined-SG for
extra superne in bbs is about the figure but heard
of a sale of very superior article at Sc 25-bags
So IS for extra superfine and So 30 for superhnc.
Wheat is not very pleny-a fine article of white wheat
would bring 81 Is, and about 81 O5 for red. Cotton
is scarce and the demand by manufacturers is increas
ing-we quote fair to good at lo9 to lo2, middlng to
lO-the supply is nothing like equal TO the demand
The supply of Corn is fair-sales at 81 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

TRINITY COLLEGE.-This is a Methodist In
stitution, and is located in Randolph county We
find full account of the Commencement Exer-
cises, week before last, in the Greensboro Times
The following are the names OF the Graduating
Class: L. W Andrews, o. w. Carr, ID. 5 Latham
r. s. Small, j. W. Cheatham, j. e. La Prade, ..
FL Robbins, W. C. White, W. T. Watson, and
J. r. Winston.
Among the names of the DISCLAIMERS in the Fresh
man Class, we notice that of David B. Phifer OF
Union county-subject, "The Lone Star OF Texas
On Wednesday evening Missionary meeting
was held. at which Dr. J. E. Williamson, OF Gas
we'll, presided The meeting was mainly for the
purpose of giving farewell greeting to Rev NJ
L. Wood, of the n C. Conference, who is about to
leave as a missionary to China. Eloquent and
feeling addresses were delivered by the Rev. MI
Yates of the Baptist Church, Rev, Y. }. Allen
Rev. DIR. Sehon, and by Mr. Wood himself sl'ooO
were raised towards defraying Mr. Woods ex
penses.
The College is reported to be in very prosper
Gus condition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

CIRCULATING DoCUMENTs-The wing party
in this State is flooding the country with docu-
ments containing false charges against the demo-
cratic marty. We advise our friends to be on the
lookout In many places this work is being done
secretly, and the credulity of the unsuspectnS rs
imposed upon One of these documents is entl-
tied, "What it costs to be governed" We warn
the people against being deceived by it. Look
out for electioneering schemes on the eve OF the
election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

Man SHoT-On Friday evening last, just after
supper, Owen Norment shot Charles Tittermerry,
in Quinn's grocery in this place, with rifle, the
ball passing entirely through the left side OF the
breast, and through partition wall OF the Room
The parties had quarreled during the day, and in
the evening Tittermerry returned to the grocery
in which Norment was a clerk, and renewed the
quarrel. After wrangling for some time' Cthe de-
ceased, it is said using very abusive language
Nomeut, who was standing behind the counter,
about 10 steps off, caught up the rifle and fired,
the ball entering the body of Tittermerry as above
stated, who sitting in a chair at the opposite
side of the room. Two persons were sitting very
to Tittermerry when he was shot. These are
about the facts as we have them from eye witnesses
Tttermerry lived two days and nights after re-
ceiving the wound, and then expired.
Norment Immediately made his escape. Sheriff
Grier promptly issued a hand-bill for his appre-
hension, but up to tbs time he has not been
arrested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12
CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE
CHARLOTTE. ~. C.
REV. r. BURWELL, A. NJ, PRINcIPAL.

REV. r. BURWELL, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
JNO. b. BCRWELL, A. NJ, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL.
The next session of the above institution will coua
mence on the 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER. The
scholastic year divided into two terms Of 2Oweeks cac
the first commencing on the l4th of September and
the second the 10th day of February. This allows
a vacation of two weeks at Christmas.
Tcrias: Board and Tuition in English Branches for
term of weeks S95 90. Well qualified instructors
in Music, French, Drawing &C. will be employed. The
Building which is spacious and elegant is situated in
retired and elevated part of the Town. II is lighted
with Gas furnished with for bathing, and in
winter is warmed by furnace.
For catalogue containing full particulars address,
REV. R. BURWELL, Charlotte N G.
July s. $50. 68-Gt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

bz- Everybody reads the advertisements OF
course, and everybody is a wise gentleman for
doing SO. The man who expects to do business in
this age of the world without the help OF printer
ink is a slow COACH and ought to have belonged to
the ante-deluvian era. He made his debut at the
wrong time, and will find himself badly distanced
in the race of life-AMerMe Ners.
We have always taken it for granted, OF course
that people who read any at all, and who endeav-
or to keep up with the age, read the advertise
ments; and for this reason we do not deem II
necessary to call particular attention to every adj
vertisencnt which our friends insert in the Demo
GRAFT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12
FRANKLIN ACADEMY.
CONCORD, n. e.

REV. WIN. GERHARDT, A. NJ, Principal.
The Fall Session of this Institution begins August
4th, 1859. Its design is,
!. To afford good Business Education
2 To qualify young men for Teaching.
g. To prepare students for college classes.
The Principal hopes that experience of 10 years
teaching will enable him carry out successfully the
above three-fod object.
Tuition per session. from So to SIS. German, Vocal
Music Tactics and Drill free Of charge.
Board from So to 50 per month, including room
furniture, wood and washing.
There will be an Examination and Exhibition at the
close of the session For further particulars address
the Principal at Concord, N. G.
July II, 1859 69-5t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

Some editor says that the destiny of the world
- on the smallest trifes A little milf between
Charles Bonaparte and his love Letitia, Nigh have
broken off marriage which gave birth to Napol-
CON and the battle of Waterloo. To which the
CHICAGO Advertiser says: ayes, that is fact
Sunpose a little milf had taken place between
Adam and Eve What then -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

In this county, the 18th ult., Sarah Al. wife OF
Duncan C. Shaw, aged % years. Also, on the lZth,
VIM A, son of Duncan c. and Sarah Shaw, aged
months and Is days.
Fayetteville papers will please copy.
In this county, the eth ult, Mr. James Bell In the
47th year of his age.
In Raleigh, the 4th instant, Mrs Jane 81, wife OF
Samuel Ii. Young, Esq
In the vicinity of Raleigh, the LIST inst, Mrs Mary
W. consort of Charles j. Williams, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12
MARRIED..

In CASTOR county, the 3Oth ultimo Mr. 8 Henry
Williams of Yorkve, to Miss II. J. Hand OF CASTOR.
Also, in same county, Mr. L. H. Ford to Miss L. M Hand
In Salisbury, the 29th ult, Mr. Henry Cauole to
Mrs Catharine Miner.
In Orange county, on the Sd instant, Mr. VIM. E. Nc
Manner to Miss Mary P Henderson
In Yorkville, on the Sd inst, Mr. George Williams to
Miss Elizabeth Holbrook.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

JoHxsOx's MAp-Mr Farchild, the Agent for this
beautiful and interesting work is still actively and sue
cessfuy engaged county obtaining orders for It,
lie has shown very formidable and respectable ar
ray of citizens who have secured copies, and we are
pleased to learn that the work receiving the attention
and patronage it richly merits. Those III want OF
good Map should not fail to secure a COPY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

Tho subscriber would call the attention of the Tray
cling pnblic to the line of DAILY STAGES con-
Meeting at Charlotte with the Daily Trains on the
Charlotte and S. C. and North Carolina Railroads
To persons going East this is the cheapest we'll as
the most direct route and passes through one of the
most romantic and beautiful regions of Western North
Carolina Running in full view of the celebrated
HICKORY NUT FALLS
in DAYLIGHT the traveller has opportunity of viewing
that MAGNIFICENT and wonderful work of nature. fine
view is also obtained of the oest peaks or the world
renowned BLACK MOUNTAIN.
W,x other noted localities cannot fail to interest
the traveller. ,-
New and splendid Coaches, fine Stock and the very
best Drivers will insure the comfort safety ana speed
of passengers. ,-, ,,o,,,,r
Office ut Charlotte KERR'S HOTEL
q :. Asheyille: GUDGER'S HOTEL
J. F. SULLIVAN,
1,,o ,oso -6n Contractor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12
PROPOSALS

VIII be received by the Executive Committee OF the
Mecklenbnrg Agricultural Society for enclosing inc
new Fair Ground and erecting suitable buildings
thereon until Saturday ofJaly Court being 30th day
of the month. Bids must be in by noon of that day.
For plans &c. apply to Gen. Jno. A, Young or Dr. y
J. Fox of the Executive Committee.
July 6. 1853.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

There will be Temperance Meeting at Mallard Creek
Church. in this county the I'd Friday in August
Addresses will be delivered by Rev. o A Darby, Rev.
J. Menarde, Rev. Mr. Chalmers, Rev. s. G. Pharr, and
VIM. Grier, Esq, and others.
Inlv 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

4 REVOLUTIONARY INCIDENTAL the celebration in
Concord on the 4th of July, in response to toast
"To the memory of the Black Boys of Cabarrus,
Rufus Brringer ESQ., responded and stated an historic
cal incident which ought to be preserved He said that
in I'LL four years before the Mecklenburg Declaration
ofIndependence, eight men, Maj Jas White, John white
and VIM White, brothers, and Robt Davis, Jas Ash
more, Robt Caruthers Joshua Hadley and Benz Coch-
ram formed the plan and bound themselves together o
solemn oath destroy several wagon loads OF pow
der then on their through Cabarrus from Charles
tp 70 Gov Tryon of this State be used against the
Regulators They painted themselves black, captured
the wagons and destroyed the ammunition \ reward
was offered for them by Gov. Tryon but no effort sue
eeeded in arreStng them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

nSE- In order to reduce the Government expen-
ses, the Collector of Customs at New York, by
order of the Secretary of the Treasury, discharged
95 clerks, thus saving about 100000 per annum'
Some of the opposition papers are now grumblins
about discharging good ofice-holders. They are
determined to be dissatisfied with every act of the
democratic party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

THE TEXAS INDIANs.-It appears that the peo-
pie of Western Texas are having some pretty warm
times with the Indians in that part Of the State.
A letter from Lamar county to the Greensborough
Times says:
"There has been much excitement about the
Indians in the western counties Several large
companies have assembled to attack the Reserve
The people in the vicinity of the Reserve affirm
that it affords protection to thieving Indians; and
also that the Indians at the Reserve steal and
kill, and then charge the wild savages with their
own crimes There have been hundred rumors
of wars afoat for the last few weeks. One day We
hear that there are 800 men under arms, marching
to attack the Reserve; the next, and 3OO OF the
number have been sent to catch and lynch Gov
Runnels for attempting to restrain the lawless vo-
lence of the people on the frontier: There can be
little doubt that much of the trouble with the In
dams is brought about by mean white men-fends
in human shape, who take advantages OF disturb
ances to rob and murder.
1t was bad policy to allow the Indians to remain
in the State and the sooncr they are removed the
better for all parties
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12
NOTICE.

Twill sell for cash, in Dallas on Monday the l5th OF
August next, William Beatys interest IN tract %
la y;ny on the waters of Catawba Greek, for the
of 1857.
Also Samuel GoFoarth's interest in Tract ofLand
for the tax of 1867. - 80
July IL, 1859. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

Hs7- 1t is stated that there was frost at Thomas
vile, n. c., on Tuesday morning last, 9th July.
About that time it was quite cool in this part OF
the State-fres and winter clothing were comfort
able
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

Uplands III to liz cents per Id. Flour very dull;
southern So rs to Sc IS per bb Wheat duh, and
business limited at previous rates Corn firm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

Mr. HoLDEN's ADDREss.-We have read, with
much pleasure, the Address delivered by W. W.
Holden, ESD, before the Raleigh Female Seminary
and believing that every female in the State ouSh
to read it. we shall publish it at earlier day as
Convenient
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

OLD INsrRUMENrs.-AT Telescope and Electro
cal Machine were presented to Trinity College in
this State, to be placed in the Museum of that In
stitution, said to have been the property of Rev.
John Wesley.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

SINGULAR DEATH.-On Tuesday evening last,
John Sibley the son of Elijah Sibley, living near
Cedar Hill, met with sudden and violent death
from most unexpected and singular cause He
was in the act of passing through the gate leading
to his brothers house, having his knife in his hand
pealing some fruit.-Whilst thus engaged, the
gate, in closing, struck his arm and drove the
knife into his heart, causing wound which proved
fatal in few hours. He died on the following
morning He about sixteen years OF age
Un6eshOrO Ar1Ms.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

s9% An Association has been formed at Kin
ston, n c., for the purpose of erecting Monu-
ment to the memory of Richard Caswell, the first
Republican Governor of North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

seg- Hon. VIM. o. Goode, member of Congress
elect from Virginia, died last week. Another
election will have to be held to supply the vacancy
thus occasioned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

TWENTY THOUSAND WIDOws.-Sir Walter
Scott admits that the battle of Waterloo caused in
the British empire 10000 widows. 1t is probable
that the recent battle of Magenta has created at
least e, 900 widows, and 10000 orphans.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

Rzsg~ Hon Burton Craige addressed a number of his
fIow-ctizcns of this county in the Court House yes
terday. We had not opportunity to hear all MS
speech but we heard that portion defending the demo-
cratic party against the charge of exravagahce and
we wish every in the District could hear him on
this point. He showed that the democratic party was
not to blame for extravagant expenditures-that the
opposition party in congress voted the unnecess ~
concentrations which were sadded upon demo-
cratic Administrations We think he convinced every
diced mind of the unfairness of the cha ges OF
the OppOSitiOn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12
HOLSTON CONFERENCE
FEMALE COL h G. r.

1SHEVILLE, ". G.
REV. A. w CUMMINGS, d. d., President, assisted
by twelve able and experienced Teachers.
Board for collegiate year,......... .........Ss0 90
Tuition g. - "a %
Extra branches moderate
Washing 37l cents per dozen pieces
Next Term opens August 18th, 1859. Catalogues
will be sent on application to
Il. B. VANCE,
July II, 1859. 2m-pd Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

CUMBERLAND FAIR.-W w. Holden, Esq, is
TO deliver the address at the agricultural FAIR to be
held at Fayetteville, in October next
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

THE Division OF CALIFORNIA A PROPOSE
ton of the greatest Importance, not alone to Cali
fornia, but to the whole country, remarks Cali
forna correspondent is to be decided by the voters
of Southern California at the next election. re-
fer to the provision contained in the act passed
last March, which gives the consent of the Legis
lature to the formation of different government
for the Southern counties of the State. The OBJ
iect of the measure is to erect out of the six
Southern counties, Territory, to be be known al
Colorado. Not the least worthy Of note is the
fact that at least three fourths of the inhabitan
tants of the proposed Territory are of Spanish
descent, and wear skins of rather dark hue.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

lie Is A CANDIDATE.-We learn that Gen. 5.
# Walkup, after publishing his card declining to
be- candidate in this District, and after stating in
his speech at Monroe last Tuesday that he was not
., candidate, has changed his mind and determined
TO 1un, and has notified Mr. Craige of the fact.
We regret that this understanding was not ar
rived at sooner for if Mr Craige to have opposi
tion We wanted time for full and fair canvass in
the District The democratic party has nothing
to lose by full discussion Of its policy before the
pe,ple The false charges against it, trumped up
bv the opposition, can be met and rcfuted with
Ects-facts from the record. But, although little
time remains between this and the day of election,
We think there will be no misunderstanding the
po>ition of the candidates. Gen. Walkup is the
opponent of the democratic party in every respect,
and We must say consistent opponent in one sense
Of the word at least for he has been straig for
ward in his efforts to defeat the democracy from
the beginning. First whig, then know nothing,
he has left nothing untried TO accomplish his OBJ
iect and therefore he claim to be regular
anti-democrat Whenever the democratic party
has opposition, we prefer to have such man as
Gen Walkup. decided, out-and-out opponent
With this understanding, then, we call upon
the democrats to rally to the support OF MIR CraISe
lie is the democratic candidate by the consent OF
the members of the party everywhere-we have
not heard the least objection to his running, and
we presume there is none He is entitled to the
united support of the democracy of the District
he has been faithful public servant, an honest
potician, and is deserving of a reelection
II is but short time till the Observation-Disclosures
democrats, 90 to work and arouse the party. The
opposition have been at work for some time, though
their candidate has just taken the field-they are
organizing in this District as they are throughou
the State and we the democratic party
the danger of n ctivity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12


erwise than highly gratifying to the friends of edu
cation in North Carolina to see the interest which
the Governor of the State takes in the cause The
presence of our chief men at educational meetings.
and at college and school commencement exercises,
is encouraging to the pupil we'll as the teacher
The n. c. Christian Advocate, giving an account
of the commencement at Trinity College, N. c.,
says:
ellis Excellency, Gov. Ellis, occupied seat on
the PLATFORM and manifested as he does on all
proper occasions, his deep interest in the cause of
education in North Carolina. He kindly consent
ed to present the medals to the Graduates, and to
address them on the occasion. AS we took no
notes at the time, we will not do him the injustice
to attempt report. He expressed his gratifca-
ton at the evidence of the usefulness and pros
perity of the College; and he did no more than
Justice to the faculty and students in giving it as
his opinion SO far as he could form an opinion
from the literary exercises he had Witnessed that
the scholarship of Trinity College was fully equal
to that of any College or University with which
he was acquainted. He pointed to the portraits
of Clay. Webster, Calhoun, Jackson, and other
great men of the past which adorn the walls of the
Chapel, and eoquently appealed to the young men
before him to follow their example Of patriotism,
reminding them that all honors are accessible to
those who merit them by devotion to truth, to
duty, and to persevering labor for the common
/ GOOD
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

THE Doom OF THE WoRLD.-The North Brit
ish Review, discoursing on the doom of the world,
has the following remarks:
s-What this change is we dare not even conjec-
ture; but we see in the heavens themselves some
traces of destructive elements and some indications
of their power. The fragments of broken planets,
the descent of meteoric stones upon globe, the
whirlng comets WELD their loose material at the
solar surface, the volcanic eruption in our own
SATELLITE the appearance of new stars and the dis
appearance of others, are all foreshadows of that
impending CONFUSION to which the world is doom
ed Thus placed on planet which is to be burn
ed up, and under heavens which are to pass away:
thus residing, it were, on the cemeteries and
dwelling upon the mausoleums OF former worlds
let US learn the lesson of humility and wisdom, il
we have not already been taught in the school Of
revelation"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-07-12

A Court HOUSE BLOWN UP-The Court House
at Port Gibson, Miss, was blown up with key of
powder on the night of the LIST of July. The
Sherff's office was robbed of $4,000.