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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

In this county, the 9th ult, Mrs Marina C. McCaul
aged so years.
In Union county, on the 18th inst, after protracted
illness of nearly IL months, Mrs Martha Benton, wife
of James Benton Esq in the 63d year of her age leav
ing husband, several children and many friends to
mourn their loss. Mrs Benton had been consistent
member of the Baptist Church for than 80 years.
and died in full prospect of blessed Immortality.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
NOTICE.

Having obtained special letters of administration
the estate of David A. Williamson, decd, will, at the
late residence of the deceased the 30th day of Au
gust sell the following property, viz: Horses, Mules,
cattle, hogs road Wagon, one Buggy household
and kitchen furniture
will also hire several negroes at the timo.
Terms made known the day of sale.
JAS. J. MAXWELL,
August IA. 1850. 25-4tpd Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL.
w N. DICKEY, pu;o;o,.
JOSEPH THOMPSON,

COoEfh IhOAFoONj }
The First Session of this School will commence on
Monday, the 10th day of September.
The Academy is situated at Big Steel Creek church,
eight miles west of Charlotte in healthy region Of
country. The moral character of the community 10
good and the temptations to vice and prodgality
as few as in any locality in the State.
The principals graduates Of Davidson College,
and, having chosen teaching profession, they will
devote all their time and energies to the interests OF
the school, Students will be received at any time and
charged from the time of entrance. Deductions for
absence made at the option of the principals.
Good board be obtained convenient to the Acade-
my, at reasonable rates.
Terms per session of five months,
English Grammar, History &c, $4,000,
The above with the Classics, ......... 80 90.
For further information address either of the princi
pals at Bloomingdale, Mecklenburg county, N. @.
Aug. IA, 1860. 25-l2tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

MECKLENBURG AGRICULTURAL FAIR-The
time for holding the next annual exhibition is the
3lst of October, to continue three days. The pre-
MUM lists have been ready for distribution to
members of the society for some time. Those in
terestcd in the exhibition had better get copy
and inform themselves Of the rules and regulations
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
Democratic Meeting.

We are requested to announce that there will
be a Democratic Meeting at the Court House in
Charlotte, on Thursday evening, Aug. 23d, for
the purpose of forming a breckenridge and Lane
C2uG. Several speeches may be expected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
N 0 T | G. Z.

The subscriber having disposed of his interest in the
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT owned by Messrs Full
fings Springs Co.. to Mr. John NJ. Springs, member
of the firm. desires return his thanks his many
friends and the public for the very liberal patronage
they have bestowed and to request that they continue
to favor the firm with their custom.
The firm of Fittings, Springs & Co. is so well and
favoraby known, that it is unnecessary to say
than that it will continue do business at the same
house.
will remain in the establishment for some time as
salesman and will be pleased wait upon my friends.
JOHN p HEATH
August 5, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

DEATH OF AN EDIToR-Joel II. Clayton, Esq,
Editor of the "Presage," Hondersonville, N. G.,
died at that place on the morning Of the 4th of
August, in the 43rd year of his age. Mr. G. was
a lawyer by profession, and gentleman of consid-
cradle literary talent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
Beef Cattle Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices paid for Beeoes and Sheep.
am still engaged in Butcherng and desire to pur-
chase Beef Cattle and Sheep, for which viii pay the
highest market prices Those having stock for sale
will find it to their advantage to give a call. In
qnire at DIR. Taylors Tan Yard.
Aug u, 1860. 26-tf j. l.. STOUT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

TIE CROPs-We conversed with gentleman
who has been travelling in the western part of the
State, and he says that there will be at least an
average crop, and in some localities more than an
average. This is his opinion after conversng
with the farmers generally in the section which he
visited. We learn that in Catawba, Lincoln and
CASTOR, the Wheat crop turned out an average
yield, with some few exceptions, and that the corn
crop bids fair to be good
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

MURDER AND LYNCHING.-The Augusta (Ga }
Dispatch states that negro boy who killed white
man, was burnt at the stake at Station No. IL, On
the South Western railroad on Friday last
Twelve persons took him from the Sherif's custody
giving bonds for his re-delvery, after which they
tried, sentenced and executed the murderer, re-
turning his ashes to tie officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

SToRMs.-Our exchanges from all directions
bring accounts of the storm of Saturday, Sunday
and Monday of last week. Much property has
been destroyed and many lives lost.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

E=Lg" We learn that the next annual meeting of
the ~ G. State Educational Association will be
held about the middle of October The journal
Of Education says the place of meeting has not
yet been selected. We were informed some few
weeks ago that it was probable that Wilmington
would be the place, and we think 1t suitable
point, the facilities for reaching there con-
renent, and trip to that town would be very
pleasant to many of our back-woOds friends
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

EARLY COTToN.-NIr Solomon Harris, of Cabar-
rus county, sent us on Monday of last week open
boil of cotton, pluckcd on the It'll inst. 1t is a
large, fine boil and appears to be perfectly matured
R-ly" The first bale of Cotton, raised in
South Carolina, was sold in Charleston on the 18th
instant, at Is cents per ID.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
To the Public.

To the Public.
1t will be by the above notice that the subscr-
ber member of the firm of Fullings, Springs Co.,
having purchased from Mr. John p. Heath his interest
in the Clothing Establishment begs leave to inform the
public that the untring efforts will be made
give satisfaction to the friends of the old firm.
The style and title of the firm will not be changed
by the retirement of Mr. Heath.
JOHN NJ. SPRINGS.
August 81, 1860 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
The Excitement an Texas.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, Aug. 14.-The abolition
lists aresad to be operating the western border Of
the State. Two thousand of them are in Ander-
son county, melting an instruction among the
slaves 49,.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

"Instead of breaking up the Union, We intend
to strengthen and lengthen it."-John c. Breck-
inridge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

'"ST pFFIcE ArrAIRs.-The Postmaster Gen
''ai has established the following offices:
= rag Branch Union county, Wilson P Gaddy,
+, NJ; Piney Creek, Alleyhaney, y. G.; Elliott
Springs, Catawba county, \. c. changed to white
sulphur Springs"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
Storm in Louisiana---FortyL ipes Lost.

Storm IN Louisiana--Forty Lives Lost.
New ORLEANS, August ia violent storm
on Saturday has caused immense damage. Proc
torsville, the terminus of the Mexican Gulf Rail
road, was entirely submerged. The water rose
over twelve feet, carrying away all the houses but
one. Nearly forty lives were lost
Snoo Storm on the Mississippi.
ST. LOUIS, August 1.-THE Democrat learns
that the steamer Lucas, from Memphis, encounter
ed fifteen minute snow storm, on Saturday morn
ing, the 18th inst
WASHINGTON, Aug 16-A letter from Mr.
Breckenridge to the National Executive Commit
tee, denies his reported intention Of withdrawing
from the canvass.
The Te1ds Election.
GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. l5.-Returns from five ceun-
ties in the State give George NJ Flournoy (Breckin-
ridge Democrat) for attorney general All majority
over George W. Smith, (Houston Democrat)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
Mrs Nj. III. CARSON

VIII reopen her school on Monday September Bird
1860
August IA, 1860 25-2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

YORKVILLE, Aug I5.-Flour is not so brisk; sales
at So 10 to So rs per sack. Corn in demand at 81
per bushe Wheat 81 3d. Bacon ii to III; Lard 123;
Peas IS 80; Rio Coffee ID to 1885, brown Sugar 10 to
l24; Bagging II to Is; Rope 10 TO IL. Salt 81 per
sack-EnQuirer.
CHARLESTON.-About 800 bales Cotton sold last
week at prices ranging from 81 to l04.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

INDIAN Wharf.-The Santa Fe Mail arrived at
Independence on the 18th inst, and reports that
in skirmish with the Camanches, two Indians
were killed by the troops and several wounded
The Indian depredatons are continued Fort
Union is to be reinforced. Another battle with
the Indians is expected, and general war is an
ticipated. Bent's Fort is threatened with an In
dian attack.
The command of Major Rufus, on the Pacos, it
is said, has had battle with the Camanches, but
with what result is not known. Lieut. Frank
commanded the troops in the skirmish mentioned
above. The Indians are becoming so bold now as
to attack the trains. Mr. Harper had 113 head of
cattle off in daylight, and is now left to make
his way in with two yoke of cattle to the wagon
The troops under Major Sedgwick are attempting
to follow the Indians, to the best of their ability,
but they are too wary for them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

ANOTHER LETTERING r. p Dick has pub
lished another letter in the Raleigh Standard, ex-
planning his position in connection with the Charles
ton and Baltimore Conventions He tries to throw
as much odium on the Breckenridge party as pos
sible, by calling it the Secession party, led by
Iancey, &c. Many of Mr. Dicks statements are
incorrect, and we hope some member of the n. c.
delegation, who refused to be bound hand and
foot by the Douglas party, will answer the letter.
We do not mean that Mr. Dick would knowingly
make incorrect statemcnts-we are confident he
would not-but his Judgment is warped by his
great zeal for Stephen \. Douglas.
The following language | find in the RALEIGH
Standard OF ednesday last, ''If the vote of this
State will elect Douglas, or place him in the
House, and that vote will neither elect Breckin-
ridge nor place him in the House. the DOUGLAS
Democrats may rest assured that that vote will be
cast for Douglas" Please answer catecoricaUv
whether you will accept the assumption of the
Standard as basis of compromise and settlement
OF the existing difficulties between the two wings
of the Democracy of North Carolina
An early answer through the "Dcmocrat' is
requested. Yours, respectfully.
W. r. MYERS
We do not feel authorized to make any rromi-
ScS OF pledges in behalf of the democratic party
or OF the Electors who represent that party, and
We are not disposed to do So We desire the de-
feat OF Lincoln, and We have enough confidence in
the Electors to believe that they will cast the vote
OF North Carolina for the man who stands the hest
chance OF defeating the Republican ,,srty, be he
democrat or wing. We have commenced the cam
vass with the understanding that the vote Of tho
state Is to be cast for John G breckenridge, as
We believe the people in November will authorize
the Electors to do; but are entirely WILLING 70
leave the matter with the Electors to settle rs CIV
eumSt'noes may seem to require as right and
Pf"pSFs though We assent to no bargain before
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

DAVIDSON CoLLEGE-The Trustees of David
son College met in Charlotte on the 9th, according
to appointment, for the purpose of filing vacan-
cies occasioned by the resignation of Professors
Fishburn and Leland. Prof William H. Waddel
of the University of Georgia, elected Profess
or of Greek, and Lieut.. George NJ. Edgar, of the
N. G. Military Institute, Professor of Natural Phil
osophy and Astronomy.
1t is said that DR.. Waddel accepted the Presi-
dency the College, to which he was recently
elected, though the fact has not yet been announ-
ced by authority.-N G. Presbyterian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

CoTToN.-None ofering-our quotations are nominal.
FLOUR is in demand at advanced figures, Sc 70 to 81
per barrel, and So 37R So SO per SACK for extra
WHEAT remains at former quotations, and is in de-
mand.
Rye will command 90 cents per bushel
Corn is worth 95 to 81 cents-most sales made
last week at the latter figures.
BACoN.-Former prices maintained with pretty
good supply on hand.
The market active last week than it has
been for time past, and produce of all kinds sold
readily at advanced figures.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21
REMARKS.

(NoTE.-Grain is sold by weight--Corn Sc lbs, per
bushe Wheat go lbs Rye 60 lbs, Oats 30 lbs, and Peas
60
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

CHANG AND ENG.-It is said that Chang and
Eng, the Siamese twins, differ in politics. Both
are veteran democrats, but Chang is now for
Breckenridge and Eng for Douglas. The question
is, will they divide their Union ?-Er. paper.
We have always understood that Chang and
Eng were whigs, and voted the wing ticket here
tofore; AID we learn they claim to be wings still.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

at is now apparent that if the friends of Equal
Taxation had known their strength, they could
easily have carried the State; but they thought
the majority against them was too great to over
come in canvass; therefore concluded to divide
it, and leave part of the work for another heat"
-GrcensJ0ro' Patriot.
So you had no faith in your own assertions be-
fore the election, that Ellis would be badly beaten.
Every opposition paper in the State announced
that democracy was doomed, that Pool would be
elected, and that Gov. Ellis already preparing
to leave Raleigh; but in the face of all this, our
Greensboro neighbor very coolly says that the OPP
position Thought the majority against them Was
too great to overcome in one canvass" Whether
the opposition knew their strength or not, they
could not have worked any harder-they crcu-
lated thousands upon thousands of documents,
while the democrats sent out comparatively few,
and had more obstacles to contend with than any
party ever before had in this State during Cub
erCatOrial contest
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-21

IA The following paragraph will give an idea
of the way public opinion is manufactured by
Washington letter-writers. A Douglas man, wri-
Il g to the Cincinnati Enquirer, says:
"The National Democracy of North Carolina
have called State Convention soon to be held at
Raleigh, to nominate Douglas and johnson Elec-
tors The ticket will receive a large portion of
the votes lately cast for Ellis. Our friends there
fear, unless Breckenridge withdraws at once, Bell
and Everett will carry the State by large majori-
ty."
Mr. R. p Dick has called Con Uention, but the
'sNational Democracy of North Carolina" have had
no hand IN it. The bald assertion that it is feared
''unless Breckenridge withdraws at once, Bell and
Everett will carry the State" will SOUND rather
ridiculous to North Carolina democrats. We sup
pose the writer wants to make the impression in
Ohio that Douglas is stronger in North Carolina
than Breckenridge; but he need not console him
self with the idea that Breckenridge will withdraw.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-25
A. D. TuMBRo, DEC U.s.

DEAD.-Mr Leonidas B. Lemay son of Rev. It.
j. Lemay, and former resident of Raleigh, died at
Chapel HILL Texas, of cholera Morbus, on the 18th
of December.
Poor Leonidas We knew him well and loved
him. His heart was full of noble and generous i'm
pulse! When we were boy of 13 years only we
entered the Office of the father of deceased Rev n
j. Lemay, the proprietor of the Raleigh Star, as an
apprentice Leonidas, but year or two our inn
ior, our fellow laJorer and intimate associate
Our MONDAY sports and our midnight labors were
shared together. At the age of 10 or - he com
menced the publication, in his fathers Office of the
AicrOcosn small weekly sheet, the labor of which
enterprise, editorial and mechanical, was performed
principally by himself He continued the publica-
ton, which was quite successful, for several wears
As boy ne had an extraordinary mind, and energy
and industry, which made him Justly the pride Of
his family. When he grew to manhood he was as
ISOLATED with his father in the editorial management
of the Star for several years. Before either of us
arrived at mans estate we separated and we have
seen but little of him since. few wears ago he
went to Texas, where he died, and where, we learn
ed short time ago, he was doing well. But alas
while yet in the spring time of life the Great Reap
er has claimed him for his ownl We truly smypa
thze with his father and other relatives in their sad
bereavement. Progress.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-25
A GRAND VIRGINIA DISCOVERY.

SoME FOUR MONTHS SINCE, OUR EXCELLENT
- t0wnsman, NAPHTALI EZEKIEL, informed that he
had prepared hair with which he expert
mentng upon his head whose top entirely bald
We him two days SINCE and the place bald four
months since fine crop of hair has sprung up with Wig
growth So convinced is Mr.. EZEKIEL of the eca
cy Of his discovery, that he has named it
"The InfallibIe Virginia Hair Re>torer.''
Mr. is about going into extensive manufacture an
article which destined to prove of anxious
bald pAted frieuds-FroD1 Richmond Enquirer December
l2tk 1859.
This famous article be had of the principal
Druggists. Those persons who desire fine head of hair
have only to the restorer according printed drec
tons the bottle Those who have any doubts of its eff
cacy, have them removed short time by using
lNFALLlBLE VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER, proving
that it is all that it is claimed to be.
Wholesale depot for ORDERS So Main Street.
n. EZEKIEL.
RICHMOND, November "A, 1859
n. EZEKIEL, take oath the Holy Bible that have
been bald for the past y and have restored hair
by using EZEkIELS VIRGINIA HAIR RESTORER.
NAPHTALI EZEKIEL.
This day sworn to before me, by Naphtal Ezekiel.
JOSEPH MAYO.
Mayor of Richmond.
January Is, 1860. 3-w&swly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-25

USEFUL MISUNDERSTANDING fluid explosions
are not generally caused by contact Of the flames
sch the uid ITSELF but with the gas that is always
escaping from the fluid, when open to the air. Peo
pie not knowing this fact think they may safely fill
lighted lamps if they do not allow the fame to touch
the fluid ITSELF but the invisible gas rises, u;hes
the fame, the lamp explodes, and the consequences
are sad, perhaps fatal Never bring lighted lamp
within foot at the very nearest of open fluid
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-01-25
For the Standard.
MR.. GILMER.
DANBURY, Stokes Co., \. c., !
January 18th, 1859.

". w. Holden, Esq. -
DEAR SIR: see an attempt is being made by the
black Republicans and Know Nothings to hold the
democratic party responsible for the failure to elect
a Southern Speaker in the person of the Hon. Jno.
A. Gilmer, the funny representative from the 9th
Congressional District in North Carolina and the
funniest part of the farce that is being enacted by the
black Republicans, Know Nothings and Anti-Le-
comptonites, is the effort they making to palm
off Mr.. Gilmer as the largest Shareholder in the
House of Representatives. l have known Mr. Gil
mer for the last twenty five years and never have
before heard him characterized as large savehold-
er-it is news to the people of Guilford county, l
have been greatly surprised that this statement has
gone the rounds of the opposition newspapers, and
no one has, as yet, contradicted it. And notwith-
standing Mr.. Gilmer and Mr.. Etheridge have been
playing the game of tickle me and I'll tickle you.
by almost invariably voting for each other for
Speaker, / was astonShed that Mr.. Gimer remained
silent IN his seat, when his friend Etheridge made
the declaration in the House of Representatives that
he Gilmer, was the owner of 100 slaves | would
have supposed Mr.. Gilmer would have at once
sprang to his feet and corrected it, and can only
attribute his silence to his great modesty.
John A. Gilmer the owner of 100 negroes! John
A. Gilmcr the largest Shareholder in the House of
tho idea is too ridiculous for Sc
rious consideration.
4 Democrat made out Of an old Line Wing.