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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-08-12
The sSd District Con~.nsiou- The True
uasis Of Representation.

1t will be seen, by reference to the notice
that the Democratic Committee OF the 22d
Senatorial District, comprising the counties
OF Cas-, fcmbina and Tod, have issued a
call for n convention to assemble at the
Chippewa Agency, Cas- County. on the
third OF September next, TO nominate can
didatcs for the Senate and House. and 10
adopt measures for the thorough organiza.
ton of the party throughout the district
for the fall campaign.
The basis OF representation adopted by
the committee is 50 just aud proper. that
We wish L. direct the attention of Democrats
10 it, in the hope that it will hereafter bc
universally followed. This basis is the Dem
ocntic vote OF the District aud the scale
adopted is one delegate for every twenty five
Democratic votes. The Justice of basng
representation in party convention upon
the votes cast by the party in the district to
be represented, cannot tail to meet tie an.
probation of every one who gives thought
10 the subject, Party conventions are held
for The purpose OF ascer,ainiug the party
viii, aud not the will Of the people a, large
and the principles uttered. and the candi.
dates nominated, arr for the endorsement of
the members Of the party at the polls, and
not fer the endorsement OF the universe,
mass. This being 50, the exact sense OF the
party should be- asc,rtaln,,i, and its will
enforced and this can in no way be SO sat.
isfactorily done, as by limiting representa-
ton in party conventions To the party vote
OF the several districts, counties. precincts.
as the cas' may b. entitled 10 voice in
such conventions. The scale can Of course
be vared according TO the vote OF the dis.
trict To be represented. 81 that convention.
shall no, become cumbersom, bu, the prip.
ciPle OF basing the representation upon the
party vote, should never lie departed from
THIS rule has b,cn in operation Tor YEARS in
Indiana Illinois. Iowa. AMI some other
states, and its unquestioued Justice must,
sooner or later, insure It's adoption by the
democracy everywhere We commend the
slhrci 10 the attention OF the l,emo,ra,ic
state Convention called 10 assemble herr
tn, mon,h
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-08-12

In another column, our rca d ers will find
scathing letter denunciatory Of the Black
Republican platform, from the pm of Hon.
III. u. HuFF, of Winona. Mr.. Ii. has been
one OF the most influential Republicans in
the State. and was the caucus candidate o,
that party in ls5, for the seat in the United
States Senate TO which Gen. SHIELDS was
elected. The Winona Democrat. in pub
fishing Mr.. HUFr's letter. says that many
OF the highly respectable and prominent
Republicans of this (Winona) city and
county openly repudia'e the Repudia,iDg
and Nigger-Worshippipg Platform Of the
Republican party" From other parts Of
the State we hear the sane news.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-08-12

The four bishops elect-of Texas. New
Jersey, assis,an, Of Ohio. AMI Minnesota
having signihe,i their acceptance, the Church
l. looking TO the consecraiion 10 October.
AID II baying been suggested tia, each
should b. couscraiei in or near bis future
iicoss, n, Cawei Journal Episcopal
objects, and says. We hope j; will DO, be
do0e We quote
ltsl4 be lar better 20 have the tsstInonia.
Of Tie i3ar pas-ei early through the Loser
Hou.e then lei the four Be e0n.ecratsd toseik
e. IN Rchmont-a .gki such a. vrginis never
.as before, and wonIi certainly rsjoire ~ b..
toid-s8i Tue f0uF can Immediately take their
seat 20 TIE lPpsr h1a-s. and spsak and vote
ilrag tie greater AL tie mofe IP0r;Aai part
Of the session
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-08-12

RpHor puAscv, Of Western New York
has o,camc patron Of the fcyssiolog.
lcal Society IN England
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-08-12

THs cot q ,be fAr Of kgin. sp.~,a
uii-.i0r 20 China amagH'-i - ell $50
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
COMMERCIAL RECORD.

Names Of Consignees By the Charlotte & s. O. Railroad
October TIE Nye Hutchison Co, w III Msheul, ID
Palmer, Elias & Cohen. J Fox, Franksg!hal 4 Co
Brown g. Slit, kahnweiler 4 Bro, NJ Withers d. Go.
Houston BRO, d Roseman, A & w Meyers, Goodso y
Wmheis, 4 IL Brem Go.
October l9--S Withers & Co, Rev Meynardie, J
F& WV Pegram, Drucker & HeIbrun. II Houston 4
Bro Goodson & Wthers J Fox Henderson,
Scohed,, G w &C. Hammarskold, N Robson q Go.
f Nye Hutchson Co, J Wilkinson & Co, Fullingss
Springs & Co, Fisher & Burroughs
October COS FIankenthall g. Co, Lieut. c Lee, "
seo6eId, A NJ Taylor. Elias 4 Cohen, Palmer,
NJ Withers & Go, Goodson g. Wnhers. Moody nj sbets
Scar. II Williams, Koopmann Phelps, c Wirrn'
& Co, Fulags, Springs d Co, G Pearson
October 2l.-E Nye Hutchson 4 CO. Elias d Cohen.
Young and Wriston, F Scarf, 5 FrankInhal and Co,
KahnWe and Bro, Drucker and Hebrun, 5 Reddng,
Rev A Vaughn, Powell and Long, ID Roseman and Co
Ionergan, A n NJ Taylor ID Fruser, L Springs, ID
Palmer Houston and Hunter, FuIlings, Springs and Co
October 22-J Palme-, Koopman and Phelps, Nys
Huchson and Co, N Sco6ed, ii Williams and Go.
Brown and Su Goodson and Wuhers Mat hison and Co,
NJ w Robson and Co, Drucker and Heibrun, ID B GuFa
RE, J r Tate, Taylor and J, AAN NJ Taylor, McElrush
s sae sco6ed, Miss Tate Lonergan Reddng
Andrews and Co, Howell, J Boone, T. Nys
Iutshson and Co. Tate, FuIings Springs and Co L
Springs, Fisher and Burroughs Jas Harty and Co, 1 IL
Brem and Co. Elias and Cohen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Europa arrived last week with Liv-
erpool dates to the Sth inst. The political news
is of no great Importance. The peace Conference
was still in session at Zurich, but nothing was
known as to the proceedings beyond the general
assertion that some progress continued to be made
towards the signing of treaty of peace.-It is
said the treaty will be complicated, and will leave
Austria with the door open toquarrel with Piedmont.
italian affairs unchanged. There was great
agitation at Naples and numerous arrests had been
made.
Lirerpool Cotton Marhet-Fair to middling
qualities have slightly advanced. inferior qualities
continue unsaleabie. Holders offer freely but
show no disposition to press sales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
THE INsURREcTIoN I'm VIRGINIA.

To the exclusion of our usual variety of matter
publish full particulars of the outrage by aboli
tionists at Harpers Ferry in Virginia, being his
tory of the affair from beginning to end
We think good will result from this bold strike
gof Northern fanatics to interfere with slavery in
Southern State-it will show them how utterly
hopeless such efforts must always prove, and cause
rejecting northern men to hesitate before they
further 90 in their assaults the institutions of
the South. a-2@@-~=~-s-e~z=a=3
The leader of the instruction, Brown, in a
statement to Gov. WISE said that he had good
reason to expect aid from Maryland, Kentucky,
North and South Carolina, and Canada, (white
men and negroes.) He intimated that had he been
successful at Harper's Ferry, he would have next
proceeded to Washington for the purpose of cap
turing the President and Cabinet !
1t is alleged that rising all over the States of
Maryan and Virginia arranged for the oath
Of October, and that the scizng of the Armory at
Harper's Ferry was to be the signal for commence
ing the work The outbreak on the 17th whereby
the conflict was anticipated, is supposed to be ow-
ing to mistake of the leaders entrusted with the
execution of that part of the plot
1t is understood that the prisoners have been
turned over to the Virginia authorities, and they
are now confined in the Charlestown jail Gov
Wise told the U. S. District Attorney that the
Government might have what was left of them
after being tried by Virginia jury, which would
be their dead carcasses.
We suppose all parties will accord due credit to
Mr. Buchanan aud the authorities at Washington,
as we'll as to Gov. Wise, for taking prompt meas
ures to suppress the outbreak.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
FROM CALIFORNIA.

The Overland Mail has arrived with California
dates to the Goth of Sept. Judge Terry (who shot
Broderick, y has been held to bail in the sum of
$4,000 The Pacific Railroad Convention has
adopted resolutions favoring the central route and
appointed committee to mature plans to present
to Congress.
1t is reported that project is on foot among the
Republicans to exclude Messrs. Scott and Burch.
congressman elect, from the House of Representa-
tives, on the ground that the Legislature neglected
to district the State required by Congress, or
comply with tine Constitution, which says: "Repre-
sentatives shall be elected every two years"
Nearly the whole town of Monte Crsto has been
destroyed by fire. The loss is $4,000. A large
fire had also occurred at Diamond Springs The
loss is $4,000.
Upwards of 60 Pitt Indians have been killed by
citizens in Pitt river valley.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

In this town. the Gath inst, Eline infant daughter
of John NJ. and f. C. Springs.
In this county, the Goth inst, DR.. John S. Porter,
aged about 35 years.
In Chattanooga county, Georgia, the 4th Sept,
Isaac Heron, aged about 60 years Mr.. II. native
Of Mecklenburg county, n c.
In Wilmington, the 18th inst, Owen Holmes, Esq,
aged 43 years.
In Monroe, the 18th instant in the 32d year of his
age Mr. William Rngstatf, formerly of Hillsboro.
In York District Mrs Elizabeth F., wife of James T.
Foreman, aged about SO years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

1t will be seen by the action of the Democratic
Executive Committee that the next State Conven-
ton of the democratic party of North Carolina, is
be held in Raleigh on the Sth of March
\ call is made upon the party in the different
counties to organize by holding public meetings
and the appointment Of delegates Every true
democrat the importance of thorough
Organzation of concert of action, Of harmony in
ranks, and of united effort against common
enemy. Let the party in each county, at the Fall
and Winter Courts, give prompt attention to the
appointment of delegates to the State Convention
nominate candidate for Governor, also delegates
to District Convention to select two delegates to
attend the National Convention at Charleston in
May next.
We hope the recommendation of the Committee
that each county meeting appoint an executive
committee of five, will also receive attention. The
object for the appointment of said committees is,
that al proper efforts may be made to promote the
success of the democratic party in the different
counties Active, energetic men should be APP
pointed, who will have time or take time to dis
charge their duties. Until the appointment of
Central Committee by the State convention, the
county committees correspond with DIR. James
T.. Williamson, Locust Hill F. O., Caswell county,
n. c., furnishing him with the name of their Post
Office, &c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

Bsa5~ The TRADE of abuse heapcd upon Mr. Buch-
anan by the Black Republicans at the North and
Forney's Philadelphia paper in particular, relative
to Broderck's death, is being reechoed from south
opposition journals, with few honorable ex-
ceptons,) all around. The aboltionsts of Cali
fornia raised the howl, which was taken up by the
irrepressible conflicts " of the North, and is now
being answered by oppostionsts at the South in
a manner calculated to induce the belief that their
cause is identical. AS Terry killed Broderck, a
great deal of holy horror is expressed at the semi
barbarism of dueling, passing over or forgetting
the fact that it was Broderck's favorte passtime.
If the thing had been reversed-if Terry had fall
en-it would have been all right. They scruple
not to charge Mr. Buchanan with his death, so
bitter and unreIenting is their hostility to the
who has dared to side with the South against the
fanatcism of the North! What do southern men
national, Union-loving men-thnk of this?
Eay~ The Governor Of South Carolina has ap-
pointed Thursday, the oath of November, as day
of Thanksgiving.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

In Cleaveland county, the llth inst by the Rev.
". G. Patterson, Mr. j. J. NJ Heath of Union county,
Miss Hester c. Patterson late of Spartanburg, S. c.
Also by the same at the time aud place. Mr. Robt
II. Porter of Lancaster S. Co. to Miss Laura c. Patter
son. late of Georgia.
In Greensboro, the nth instant, Rev. Theodore
Whitfield of Danville Ky. to Miss Ann daughter of
Hon. James 7. Morehead.
In Arson county, the 18th inst Mr. James P Par
ker to Miss Ann Bird.
In York District, the 18th inst Mr. Adolphus Dos
Miss Elizabeth Jane daughter of JAS Alexander.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

Riddcks horses easily in two straight heats.
o'clock, p. m-Trotting match in single harness for
cup valued at sic. Heats, distance. Entries:
B. D. Stiths black mare n. Collins bay horse, and
N. Dayton's "Black Warrior"
Judges.-C Root, Jno Turner, L Leathers This
well contested race between Black Warrior and
Collins bay Warrior won in two straight heats. Time
st heat 3-5.
THURSDAY.
o'clock m.-Trotting match in single harness for
$50 silver pitcher mile heats. Entries Grary $
Tom Leyiathan and Collins 'Mag Mitchell"
Judges.-R l. Patterson, Barron and W Cox.
"Mag' the first and second heats, but on an APP
peal the first heat set aside and "Mag again won
easily The distance each heat was mile so yards.
IA The Bank of Cape Fear has declared q
semi-annual dividend of FIVE per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
PLANTATION FOR SALE.
NOTECE.-S6O.OOO!

IN obedience to the expressed wishes of meeting of
the citizens Of the Town of Charlotte, held at the
Town Hail. Saturday, the 18th day of October 1885,
the Intendant and Commissioners of said Town hereby
notify the inhabitants of said Town. that election
will be opened and held, at the TOWN HALL, MON
DAY, the 7sh day of November, 1859. to con-
slider the proposition whether shall and may be law
full for the Intendan of the Town of Charlotte by and
with the consent Of majority of the Commissioners,
Tennessee and Ohio Rail Road to be expended in
sructon of the Road between Charlotte and Statewide
Those voting in the affirmative of the proposition,
shall write their ballots the word !FOR" Those
voting in the negative against said subscription on
the part of the Corporation of said Town. shall write
on their tickets the word AGAINST"
J. B. KERR Intendant.
A c. STEELE,
JOHN HARTY,
r. NJ. JAMESON, r.:-,--
JOHN L. BROWN, ooDN11is TO-
j. H. CALDWELL,
". 4. OWENS,
October IL, 1889. to
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
THE P. O. APPROPRIATION BILL

Our esteemed cotemporary, the Fayetteville
Observer, alludes to the declaration made by us
last week, viz: that the Post Office Appropriation
Bill was defeated in the last Congress by the black
republicans, assisted by John A. Gilmer and T. B.
Vance of this State The Observer says it don t
think We prove this from the record, and pro-
misses, if we can do SO, to publish our showing
AS we stated some weeks ago, we have not copy
of the Congressional Globe from which to quote
the vote that bill, but we will state the facts in
regard to the matter, we have done heretofore
(and which we have never seen Denied which we
must contend fully sustains the charge against
Gilmer and Vance.
Let it be remembered that we never said Gilmer
and Vance votcd against the bill, but that they
co-operated with the Black Republicans in a course
which defeated it, and here are the facts: The
Bill passed the House and went to the Senate for
concurrence. The Senate had right to amend it,
and did SO by abolishing the ranking privilege and
increasing letter postage to five cents. The bill
then sent back to the House for concurrence
in these amendments. For some time afterwards
the House refused to consider the bill, though re-
peated attempts were made by its friends to have
it taken up. These efforts were resisted by the
whole black republican party in the House, certain
southern know-nothings wings Vance and Gil
mer among the number) and by some few anti
Administration democrats The bill was kept on
the table in the House until the last night of the
session, when it was taken up for consideration.
But instead of passing it as amended refusing
to agree to the amendments and then allowing it
to go back to the Senate, the Republicans and
Know-nothings (Gilmer and Vance co-operating)
headed by Mr. Grow, Pennsylvania abolitionist,
passed resolution declaring that the Senate had
violated the Constitution in amending the bill, and
refusing to consider it again. insisting on substitute
ing a nep JW. Remember that this was done on
the last night of the session, clearly indicating
that the movement was for the purpose defeating
the Appropriation and embarrassing democratic
Administration; and Gilmer and Vance assisted in
the movement Well, the new bill was offered to
the Senate about forty minutes before the time
fixed by law for the final adjournment Of both
Houses. The Senate did not have time enough
to consider the bill or even have it read as the law
required; consequently it failed by the hour Of
adjournment arriving before action could be had.
Now, if Gilmer and Vance were unwilling to de-
prive the people of their usual mail facilities why
did they vote to sustain Grow and his Black Re-
publican friends in their factious course? They
did so for the purpose of embarrassing the Admn-
istraton and throwing the blame on the democratic
party, hoping thus to make capital for their
own party in this State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

ANOTHER MEASUREMENT We understand
that Prof: Guyott recently measured "Clingman's
Peak" of the Black Mountain, and pronounces it
about so feet higher than any point ofthe Smokey!
When doctors differ who shall decide? When this
momentous question will be finally settled, this
deponent saith not-AheriXe Nens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
GO TO BECK WITH'S

If you want to buy Watches, Jewery &C., at low rates
Watches will be sold at from s. to $3.50. LADIES'
JEWELRY of the latest styles in abundance. Every
body is invited call and examine Beckwith's stock
October 25th 1859.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
Democratic Meeting.

We are requested to state that the Democrats
of Union county will hold meeting at Monroe on
Tuesday next, (being Court week, for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates to the State Conven-
ton tn meet at Raleigh on the Sth of March.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
MEcKLENBURa BIBLE SOCIETY.

The Executive Committee of the Meeklenburg Bible
Society is requested meet at the Town Hall to-day
at II o'clock.
Tuesday, Oct. Is. JOHN WALKER, Prest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
THE JUDGES

Appointed to award premiums at the Mccklenburg
Fair this week, requested to hand their reports
to Gen Jno, \. Young Thursday by o'clock.
Those who neglect to attend to this matter will
cause the Executive Committee great trouble.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

CHARLESTON Oct. 22.--The demand for cottoA
continues good. Prices range from to lls.
COLUMBIA, Oct 22.-3e2 bales of Cotton were sold
yesterday at 81 to IL.
YORKVILLE. Oct. 19.-About $50 bales Cotton were
sold during the week ending at date ut o. to 10 10
Flour So Is to So so per sack. Corn old, IS to 90
cents, new IS cents per bushe Wheat 80 to ST. Lard
II cts Beeswax Is to 20; Salt 81 80 per sack-Enq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
Yankee Ieobinson's Circus.

This Circus which has the reputation of being of
the best in the Southern country, will give exhibitions
in this place Monday, Oct 3lst As much prejudice
has been excited against Robiasoms Circus account
of the which took place at CASTOR few days since
it is but proper for to state, in justice to Mr. Yankee
Robinson, the proprietor of this Circus, that it
Robinson Lakes Circus Company which had the row
CASTOR, and Mr.. Yankee Robinson's. This Com
where since its formation. The proprietor of this Com
pany has the appearance of being gentleman, and is
doubtless worthy Read the following from the
Salem Press:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
RAILROAD MEETING.

We are requested to say that there will be meeting
the friends of the Charlotte and Satesvlle Railroad
the court to-day, about noon, Immediately at
ter the adjournment of court 1t is hoped that there
will be full meeting, it is determined to place the
success of the enterprise beyond doubt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

E5@ Bone, who killed Cornelius in CataW ba county
last Spring. is be tried CASTOR Superior Court TINS
week, he having removed his case to that county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25
TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF
NORTH CAROLINA

The Democratic State Executive Committee,
having met pursuant to the call of their Chairman,
after due consideration, have appointed Thursday,
the 9Th day of March, as the time, and the City of
Raleigh as the place, FOR holding our next State
Convention to nominate a candidate for Governor
and appoint four Delegates to represent the State
at large in the National Democratic Convention to
Le held in Charleston. We therefore recommend
that meetings be called in all the Counties of the
State, and delegates appointed to represent them
in the said State Convention; and also that dele
gates be appointed to represent them in District
conventions to be held in each Congressional Dis
trict for the purpose of elecng two Delegates and
their alternatcs represent the said Districts In
the National Convention.
Believing, as we do, that the happiness and
prosperity Of the people the preservation of their
rights and the perpetuty of the institutions of our
country, depend upon the success of the Demo-
cratic party, we earnestly recommend harmony and
union in ranks and thorough organization
the surcst guaranty of glorious triumph; and We
therefore respectfully suggest that an Executive
Committee of five be appointed by said County
meetings in each county to correspond and CO.
operate with the Central Committee and the other
county Committees which may be appointed, to
promote the success of the Democratic party of
North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-10-25

Notice.
u WILL SELL the 9Th day of November next, as
IL Administrator, peadente lite, of James Cornelius,
decd, at his late residence,
A quantity of Wheat, Corn and Fodder one Wag-
on and four Horses Twenty-Five or thirty Head
of good pork Hogs; Three Cows and Calves;
An interest in Wheat Thresher and Fan; inside
Lot and Tent Rock Spring Camp Ground; Farming
Tools Kitchen Furniture, &C.
At the time and place will hire EIGHT Ne
GROES, and rent the said premises and one Plantation
in Iredell county. Terms made known day of sale.
A. CORNELIUS, Admir-.
Oct. IS, 1859 2t-pd