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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

UNIVERSITY TRUsTEES.-ln the election of =
Trustees of the n. G. University by the late Legis
lature, the opposition members refused to partici
pate on the ground that the democratic members
had selected the nominees by caucus. And we
notice that our friends of the Fayetteville Observer
have published an article (Which has been copied
generally by the wing papers, censurng the action
of the Legislature in the matter. We do not know
that the gentlemen elected were selected by eau
Gus, but if they great harm III
it, for this reason: The Legislature had ballotted
for Trustees or twice without prospect OF
effecting all election of the whole number on y at
the sacrifice of much time Seeing that several
days might be wasted in this way, the necessity for
some understanding as to who should be voted for
became apparent, and we learn the democrats pro-
posed to give the opposition five of the number to
be selected in any way they might think proper
But the opposition members, anxious and greedy
for some cause of complaint, treated the offer in
contemptuous manner, and refused to come 10 any
understanding If the Legislature had adjourned
without effccting an election the democratic mcm-
bcrs would have been blamed just as much as they
have been for their action in the premises there
own party worthy and competent in every respect;
and some people simple enough to believe that
they arc none the worse from being democrats
We should say that the Observer disclaims any OBJ
lection to the gcntlcmcn-it only objects to the
manner of selecting them.
While OH the subject Of caucusses Gas party
meetings are now designatcd) we should like to
know what has suddenly excited the ire Of the op-
position in this State to such meetings They held
several caucus meetings during the session of the
Legislature, and everybody knows that heretofore
their PARTY machinery was moved entirely by eau
cusscs. When they were in power in the State,
their caucusSes decreed that democrat should
have an office, and if wing Legislatures ever elect
ed any democratic Trustees, or democrats to any
other position, we do not now remember it. But
in those times whig caucusses had the power to
rule; now the sccptrc has passed from the 8 faith
fui" hence their pretended opposition to caucusscs
Our whig friends must mend their ways in this
respect if they would have people believe them
consistent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

GEORGIA RAILRoADs.-The Georgia Constltu-
tionast states that the railroads of Georgia have
been doing most prosperous business this season.
That paper says that 1.-The net earnings of the
South Western Railroad, for the past six months,
was $685. 54, or at the round rate S31 HIS per
monitor $1,000 per day of net profits.
r. r. Cuyler is the President of the road.
We believe all the railroads in Georgia exhibit
a like prosperous condition, which is accounted
for by the large crop of cotton which has been
made and the general prosperity which prevails
in ali departments of industry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

DISTRICT CoNvENTION.-TheW Wings of the
sixth Congressional District propose to hold Con-
veuton at Winston on the 18th of April, for the
purpose Of nominating wing candidate for Con-
gress and the wings of the several counties in that
District are invited to hold meetings and send
delegates The District is represented by
Hon \. NJ Scales, democrat.
The wings know the Importance of party organi-
cation. (and we do not blame them for striving to
effect it, but whenever democrats are called upon
to organize and act Understandings, they are the
first persons put forth doleful lamentations about
caucusses and democratic tyranny We hope, for
the sake of consistency, to hear more such hypo-
critical cant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

FOREIGN NEWS.---Runors Of Wdr.--The
steamship Canada from Liverpool arrived Halifax
the 25th utimo. All grades of Cotton had advanced.
The London News says that all pacific assurances
from every quarter ncutralized by warke prepara
tons on the continent An extensive system Of fort-
cations along the has received the sanction of
Gov ernmcnt
Two hundred French ships of war are in commission
at the home ports and six ships of the line
be constructed in France 1t is reported that Austria
consents to withdraw from the Roman States provided
France does the same.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
THE U. s. MINT At CHARLOTTE.

report current last week that Congress had
abolished the Branch MINIS, which, of course would
have the of disseminating the Mint this place
but We graied to announce that such is not the
case The report originated in this way The miscel
laneous appropriation bill had passed the House with
the necessary amounts for carrying the branch MINIS
While it under consideration in the Senate Mr.
Toomhs Ga, made speech in favor of retrenchmen
when some black republican tauGtingly told him to
'begin to retrcnch at home He replied that he
in favor of beginning home, whereupon said black
republican strike the items for the branch
MINIS in Georgia and North Carolina which motion
adopted Afterwards, through the cXertions of our
Representative Mr. Crage, and Senators Clngman and
Reid the Senate recOnsdered the and agreed to
rcinstate the appropriations SO the bill passed the
Senate it from the House.
1t would have been poor rercncment to abolish the
Mint here-it is situated in gold region, surrounded
with gold mines for many miles, and affords much
Yencncc to miners and others.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

na3~ The people Of Oregon when voting on the
adoption of their State Constitution, also decided
the question whether they would have slavery or
not The vote stood, for slavery 1882, against it
6,36l. They also voted on the question of allow
ing free negroes to reside in the State. In favor
of allowing free negroes in the State G5l, against
it 5,479. The people of Oregon seem to have no
love for negroes any way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

TRUTH, EVERY WORD OF Tive clip the fol-
lowing paragraph from a Pamphlet sent us by
some one:
THE best legislators the country has ever pro-
duced, came to the Capitol fresh from the fields.
They are men," said distinguished cabinet min
lister, ''whose hard hands and bronzed faces gave
proof that the soil Was fertilizeG by their sweat"
Such were the men who in early days conducted
the nation They argued little, but thought and
did much 1t is for the want of such men that
the country now suffers. That Republic, which
once was so sacred to Americans, is now clawed,
and slasbed, and mangled into bleeding fragments,
by your upstart strplings in Congress, whose pa
triotism is dubious, whose experience worthless,
and whose chief virtue, in too many instances, Is
excess of vanity and self-cOnceit.'
We need more of that class known as "practcal
men /" in our council chambers-lnen who know
how to manage their own affairs and thus, by ex-
pcrience are enabled to attend to the business OF
their constituents. Men who are either ashamed
or too lazy to work at home, will never make faith
full public servants. The simple fact that man
can make speech in public is no evidence that he
possesses the ability to legslate-far from it The
country has already suffered great deal from too
much CAB.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

sE8- With how much propriety can wing papers
blame the democratic majority of the Legislature
for refusing to take off the restrictions the
Western Extension road when they supported a
gentleman for Governor who declared that he
ac0Uld not Jdr0r another cent Of aid to internal
improvements? Mr. McRae declared against any
thing and everything that would involve the State
any further in public works, and every opposition
paper in North Carolina supported him. Then
they wanted to get the votes Of anti-internal i'm
provement men; nOW they are anxious to get the
favor of internal improvement men by blaming the
democratic party for not granting further ol4oro-
pridtiOns and taking such action would neccs-
sarily require appropriations OF public money by
future Legislatures. Certainly the opposition par
ty in this State have no right to complain of the
democratic Legislature On this point.
E@ 'MUre disgraceful disclosures expected from
Washington. On Friday last Mr. Wendell late public
printer, hauled before the Investigating Commit
His testimony, is feared by the Democrats, will
impcatc Mr. Buchanan. Mr. Wendell has, it is said, Il
letter in his possession from Mr. Buchanan requesting
him send $1,000 Covodc's district in ylvami
for the purpose of beating that gentleman who is
Republican. This request Wendell refused to comply
with, for the that Mr. Covode was friend of
his and would for him if his required to
elect him Printer of the House, Wilmington Herald
The absurdty of such reports is too pal'ab!e to
require refutation. The democrats are not afraid
that Wendell any other mans testimony will
duplicate Mr. Buchanan in any unfair or dishonest
transaction. Wendell has no letter from Mr. Blu
cnanan directing him to send money to Covode's
district to help defeat him. The opponent of
Covode was not friend of Mr. Buchanan, at least
q I
there was no motive for Mr. Buchanan to desire
his election. The expenditures of Government
have been entirely too large, but we not afraid
that Mr. Buchanan any member of his Cabinet
will ever be convicted of dishonesty unfairness
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

FIRE,-On last Thursday evening the cribs of
MIR s. J. Lewis, who lives within few miles OF
this place, were consumed by fire with their entire
contents-consisting of his supply of Corn, Hay,
Fodder, &C., for the year, 1t is not known Ger
tanly how the FIRE originated but from several cir
cumstances there is little doub. but that it was the
work of an observation-disclosures Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
BIBLE SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Mecklenburg County Bible
Society is to he held at Sugar Greek Church, on We'd
nesday the 9th of March 1t is earnestly desired that
the Managers in the congregations throughout the
county will endeavor to be represented The Officers
expect several individuals to make short addresses at
the meeting
March 1899
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

TIE WASHINGTON KISSING CoUpLE.-Mr Col
fax writes to the St. Jno. Qnd) Register that the
story of the loving couple who sat in the gallery of
the House at Washington exchanging matrimonial
kisses in full view Of the whole body, is actually
true He says ''the scene lasted, in full view of
the House, for over half an hour. The happy
couple occupied front seat in the ladies' gallery
over the left side of the House, and seemed in
blissful Inconsistencies of all spectators till the
doorkeeper sent note by one of his deputies which
ended a scene that had attracted the attention of
hundreds. But it is but justice to say that they
were not from Virginia. 1t turned out, upon in
quiry, that they were from Long Island, New
York-that the parties were an old bachelor and a
widow who had recently been married and were
making bridal tour to Washington
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

Bg Ex-Gov Bell, of Texas, passed through
this place last week for the purpose of selecting
place and locating in North Carolina lie re-
moved from this State about twenty years ago, to
engage in the Texan liberty struggle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

A MAN HUNG FOR STEALING A PIECE OF
BEEF.-Late Oh Monday evening crowd collect
ed in front of Vandyke & Thurbcrs store, attract
ed by the cries of thief, who had been caught in
the act of stcanga piece Object from store and
Immediately arrested. Being an old offender, the
crowd determined to summary punish him for
his depredations, and prevent in future the loss
Of property to the citizens. Accordingly rope
was procured, moose made and adjusted to his
neck, and being thrown over high post, he was
drawn up by the excited crowd. He was left
hanging until daylight, when the authorities cut
him down and buried him. We understand that
legal proceedings will be commenced against the
wretchcs.-Uastings, Mn, Ledger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

THE LARGEST YET.-Mr Elan Sample, of Prov
idence, in this county, presented us with lot of
Turnips last week of enormous size One weighed
IL pounds, another 10, aud so on down to lbs.
This beats lredel and Rowan by good deal.
Another friend in the Providence neighborhood
brought a lot of fine Beets and Potatocs-some
of the former being very large.
Clever friends, good turnips, juicy bcets and
street potatoes-may the former always have fair
supply of the latter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

Rzy~ The select committee appointed by the
House of Representatives to inquire into the OK
pediency of removing the desks from the Halls of
Congress, have unanimously reported in favor of
the measure 1t is to be hoped that the report
will be adopted, as it will certainly tend to faci-
tate the public business. With their desks in
front of them, members now while away the tedious
hours of prosy speech by writing letters, reading
newspapers, etc. We cannot blame them for not
listening, but if their desks taken away ard
all means cut off for relieving their own ears, it
may force them to tolerate no longer the dry,
long winded harrangues upon all sorts of isns and
Ologics, which consume the public time and ac-
complish no good. Once remove the desks, and
system of talking less and doing more will soon
be inauguratcd Men whose highest ambition in
craftsmanship is to be able to get together enough
of stuff keep their mouths at work for two hours
will find themselves coughed down, and the coun-
try will say: "Amen: stand from under"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
CONGRESS.

We do not discover that anything important has
been transacted. The several appropriation bills
were considerably reduced in amount by the House.
The Senate, on the 18th, passed the bill raising
over, and abolishing the franking privilege of
members Of Congress and the Departments.
1t is said that the President will veto the bill
donating public lands to the States for Colleges.
In the Senate, Mr. Mason submitted very i'm
portant amendment to Mr. Slidell's thirty million
bill. Instead of taking any active part in the ac-
QUESTION of Cuba, Mr. Mason proposes merely to
approve the Presidents policy the subject, and
to declare that the United States is prepared to
ceive Cuba when Spain is willing to sell, and that
our Government would resist the transfer Of the
Island from Spain to any other European power
The session expires, by law, on Friday, 4th inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

SGs~ The Legislature of California, with only one
dissenting vote, has requested Mr. Broderick,
the T. S. Senator from that State, to On.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

He2g~ While our whig contemporaries are COM
planning of the long session of the late Legislature
it may not be anliss to remind them of the course
pursued by some of their party men to protract
the session. In the House of Commons land reso-
lutions were introduced by wings at different times
which they knew would be voted down by the de-
mocrats. A large majority of the people of the
State have repeatedly pronounced against dstribu-
ton, yet we find wing members consuming time
by asking the Legislature to endorse principle
SO oftc,. repudiated. In the Senate, that noisy
gentleman, Turner of Orange, retarded business by
pursuing factous course. In addition to Offering
land resolutions, he offered resolutions censuring
the President of the United States for treating
Douglas badly Gas he termed it, and just about
the close of the session, when the whole time ought
to have been devoted to important public business,
he had the impudencc to offer resolution con-
demnng the action of the I. S. Senate in displac-
ing Mr. Douglas from the craftsmanship of the ccn-
mittee on Territories. Why did he bother himself
and the Senate with such resolutions? he is not a
friend of Douglas, (and hope he never will be.
The true object of all these resolutions i'll the Sc
nate and Commons was to make capital for the
wing party hereafter-that motive was too plain to
deceive the public and it shall be remembered in
the day of reckoning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
DIED.

In Iredell county, on the 18th Feb, Mrs Rebccca
Ramsay, wife of T. N. Ramsay in her Goth year.
In Randolph county, on the 18th ult, Mrs Eleanor
Field, widow of Jeremy Field, aged 80 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

We advance quotations for produce generally En-
ira superfne Flour in bbls is worth SIS so. good
tcle of Wheat will bring 81 10. Both Flour and
Wheat is in demand.
The market is pretty well supplied with Corn and
Bacon, though prices fra for those articles.
We note change in Cotton, slough it is thought
that it may advance this week. owing the favorable
foreign news
Northern Irish Potatoes 81 per bbl-N. C. Potatoes
81 to 81 per bushel
Cotton Yarn a5 to 81 per bunch For other changes
table above
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

POULTRY GOING TO CuARLEsToN.-Iast Tues
day, three or four wagon-oads of Chickens and
Ducks arrived at this place for the purpose of
being transported to the Charleston market. There
were about 1000 head, brought from Rowan and
Cabarrus counties by Mr. Levi Rumple. He ex-
poets to realize for his lot from 20 to 50 cents
each
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

HALF HORSE AND HALF ALLIGAToR.-A cor
respondent of the Newbern Progress, writing from
Kinston, n c., gives the following description of
his fighting capacities:
"Dear Progress, I have been fighting blade in
my day and generation. l have always fought In
selfdetence. | have never provoked combat
with man OF woman; | have never killed any one,
and no one has as vet killed me. l have fought
two sherifs three constables, five lawyers, eight
doctors, ten farmers twelve mechanics, three horse
drovers, two editors four merchants, six laborers
three wagoners one barber, seven rum sellers, i've
hotel keepers, one huntsman, four fishermen loIS
of negroes three preachers, two women, and bull
dog, and thanks be to God, and the democratic
party, am yet in the land of the living and in
the midst of my friends"
Is not our friend of the Progress afraid to have
such a correspondent. He might take notion to
try his hand on the Editor and we are not willing
to lose such competent newspaper conductor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

New Books.

History of FREDERICK THE GREAT, by Thos. Garlic.
MIzPAH:-Prayer and Friendship, by L. q. LOOMS.
CoURrsHIP AND MATRIsesy, with other Sketches, By
Robert Morris.
THE MINISTER OF LIFE, by H. L. Charlesworth. t1
- THE SocIABLE; or l0l Home AnluSements.
THE LIFE AND TINES of the GREAT HUGH NnIsR, Of
Scotland, by T. n. Brown
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN Pulpit, by DR.. Sprague
I1PplscorT's PRoSoUSeHG GAZETTEER, Geographi-
cal Dictionary Of the World,
p DoRA DEAN on MAGGIE MILLER, Mrs N. j. Holmes.
ScouERG or THE WHITE HORSE or the long Vacation
Ramble of q London Clerk.
THE Ks. PEPpER,-Papers by jacques Maurice,
DrsT Asp FoME, Three Oceans and Two Cont
nents by T. Robinson Warren.
Iaiso have q few copies Of HAWKS HISTORY OF N. O.,
Vols. j and IL
cAsrwrLL's JUSTICE and n. C, Form Book.
P. J. LoWEIE.
Feb Is, 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

CHARLESTON, Feb. 25.-Sales of cotton to-day
1000 bales. Prices have advanced &c.
COLUMBIA, Feb 26.-The cotton market keeps
quite dull and there is very little of the article on SALE
100 bales sold yesterday, at 8 to lo2.
YORKvILLE, Feb. 23.-Cotton 81 and 10 co; Cora
per bushel; Flour 81 and Sd SO per bb 50 and
per sack Wheat 10 and IS; Oats SO; Pork 81 to Z
Lard to II; chickens 10 to l24 eggs 10; beeswax lS
and II. Salt, per sack, 81 so gunny Bagging ls;
brown Sugar to 24 Yarn per bunch 81 20 to 81 3o
Rio Coffee II and l5.-Enquirer.
CHESTER, Feb. 23-Cotton u to loa-very little
offering says the Standard
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Cotton closed yesterday with
an advancing tendency. Middlng Uplands III cents.
No sales of Southern Wheat reported. Corn dull
mixed 81 to 81; yellow 80 to S42
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01

ia We tender our hearty thanks to Mr. ~ Cornelius
his extend the circulation of this paper
BY his friendly efforts have added many names to
to our list for which he is entitled to thanks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
TO RENT.

wish to for the balance of the year, for a
longer time, the premises upon which | now reside.
The lot is we'll encosed has it 100 of chosen
fruit just coming into fall bearing; we'll of excellent
water and first rate out-houses The dwelling will be
finished to suit the tenant. Possession will be given
Immediately Persons wishing to examine the proper
ty will please call upon w A. Ovens ESQ., during my
absence. X. Z. WAXING.
Feb 20, 1859 .. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
New store at MOrroW's Turnout.

New store AT MOfFOW'S turnout.
TNyHE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens at
IL and in the neighborhood of Morrow's Turnout,
that he has opened Store in the building formerly
cupied by Henderson & Ahrens where he will keep
Groceries, Hats Boots, Shoes, dc, dc.
He solicts a share of patronage.
NJ MENDELS
Feb %, 1859. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
LOS ST

LOST
Between Charlotte and Davidson College, A SMALL
BLACK TRUNK containing principally clothes. ANY
person leaving the said trunk at the Rock Island Office
in Charlotte will be satisfied for their trouble
Feb 10 1859 JOHN VOGEL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
GROCERY AND COMMISSION HOUSE
250 RICHARDSON STREET,
ColT1 - O.

The sabscriber begs to inform the ctzens OF Char
lotte and the public in general that he is fully prepared
supply them, at moderate prices with every descrp
ton of goods incident pertaining to the grocery
business. Orders and inquiries attended to with
promptitute.
Having ample facilities for the SALE advantageous
terms of consgnments such Cotton, Flour Corn and
produce generally will make liberal cash advances
the same He respectfully invites share OF public pa
tronage.
Feb. %, 1859. I'm W. L. REILLY.
REFERENCES Hon. Edward Arthur; Jesse Drafts
ESQ, Cashier Exchange Bank, Columbia; Capt. James
P Adams; Dr. Thomas S. Goodwin: Messrs Chambers
L MARSHALL Hon. James D. Treadwell-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-03-01
REMARKS.

bushel. Wheat 60 bs Rye 60 MS, Oats 80 lbs., ana
Peas 60 lbs
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-04-28

Just Received per "SaChem."
TuERCEs BOsTON SUGAR CURED HAMS,
Kits No. / mackerel,
Quarter bbls family pork,
Gases refined lard, lob tins,
English dairy cheese, in tins,
Cases Pembroke salt,
Half bbls crushed sugar,
Assorted extracts,
Half bbls dried apples,
Half bbls Carolina rice,
Fresh peahce-, in BIB tins,
Fresh Holsters, in BIB tins.
l43tf For sale cheap, by SAN. SAVIDGE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-04-28
sptfiaI Aotitts.
NOLULU RIFLES, ATTENTION !.

iHoNoLUL RIFLES, ATTENTION =
X The Members OF the above Company are hereby notified
~ that, after this date. notices for drills will not be issued
t as heretofore.
WI Regular Drills will be held at the Armory of the Corps
- EVERY SATURDAY, at u O'Clock, r. VI. Per order:
JOHN H. BROWN,
~ hhI6Eh- Captain.
Orderly Sergeant.
Head Quarters, Honolulu Rifles,
April 9, 1859. ll5-tf