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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

SENATOR IvERsoN ON THE DIsUNION CHARGE.
In the course of his remarks in Savannah, Senator
Iyerson said: Sass -s
"He would assure his Bell and Douglas friends,
If any were present, that the Breckenridge party
were not disunionists. IF they would elect Brock
inridge and Lane, he would pledge them that the
Union would be safe for four years, at least He
would give his bond for the Union Would not
the Breckenridge men present endorse it? (Cries
of yes, yes unanimous applause.) I have their
endorsement. Vote, then, for Breckenridge and
sound Constitutional principles-for the rights
and equality of the States without which the
Union is not worth preserving
From all parts of Kentucky, the news is most
inspiriting. The hundreds of loyal Democrats we
met there all are confident of carrying the State
We have but little doubt that Mr. Breckenridge
will carry the vote of Kentucky over all three of
his opponents Montgomery Mail.
Mr. J. N. MeCutchen, Douglas Elector for the
Sixth Congressional District of Tennessee, in a
letter to the editor of the Nashville Union with
draws his name from the Douglas ticket.
Ba- The "Richmonder Anzeiger," the only daily
paper in this city published in the German language
hoisted yesterday the Breckenridge and Lane ticket
Richmond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
state of N. Carolina, CASTOR Co.
0. BIN Equi,y-To Fall Terui, 1860.
Joseph Thornby vs.. Caleb Pasour, ct al

Joseph Thornby Caleb Pasour, ct al
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant Caleb Pasoar, resides beyond the limits of
this State it therefore ordered that publication be
made in the Western Democrat a newspaper published
in the of Charlotte notifying the said Caleb Pa
sour appear the next Court of Equity to be held
for the county CT CASTOR at the Court House in Dallas
on the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in August, to
plead answer demur to plaintiffs Bill; otherwise it
will be taken pro confesso and heard exparte. -
Witness, NJ Alternately, Clerk of our said court at
Office the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in Feby
D 1860 and of American Independence the 84th year
DR. adv SGT 3o-6t F. N. ALTERNATELY, G. u. f.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

BaF 'The National Democrat" is the name of
Douglas paper published at Raleigh, Quent. Bus
bee, ESQ, editor-the first No of which we re-
ceived last week. Mr. Busbee is a gentleman of
political experience, and will no doubt defend his
cause as ably any can but it will meet with
little success in North Carolina. Mr. Bushels
efforts in behalf Of Douglas will rebound to the
benefit of the opponents of democracy-that all.
By the by, our Douglas friends appear to have
plenty of money at command with which to start
papers and have them distributed gratuitously
'Money is power" sometimes, but it will not prove
such in this campaign against Breckenridge and
Lane in North Carolina
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

bgH Mr. Douglas threatens to whip the South.
ern States into submission, if he were the Presi.
dent Of the United States, and anything should
occur which would cause secession. He would
vote men and money to coerce Southern States
We cannot understand how those Democrats, and
States Rights men of either party, who stood up
Tor and maintained the reserved rights of the
States, can support man who talks about forcing
sovereign States to submit to what they may re-
gard as a palpable Infringement of their rights
In 1850, when some of the opposition candidates
tor Congress in this State, made threats of that
kind, all remember the indignation it caused.
Nearly all the gentlemen who are now supporting
Mr. Douglas in the Southern States have, at some
time, declared opposition to and threatened to
resist any such doctrine. A. FL. Stephens of
Georgia, one of the Douglas Electors, used the
following language in the 31st Congress:
whenever the Government is brought in hos
tile array against me and mine, l AN FOR
DISUNION-openly, boldly and fearessly for
REVOLUTION When that day comes, if it
ever does, DOWN WITH THE GOVERN
MENT is my motto and watchword."
Now, here is disunionist for you, and he sup
ports Douglas, too. Mr. Douglas says if he were
President be would do thing which Mr. Stephens
says would make him go for disunion and rerolt-
ton. If Mr. Stephens and other friends of Mr.
Douglas really want to preserve the Union, they
had better support Breckenridge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

THE PRESIDENT AND Mr. DoUGLAs.-Accord-
ing to sketch of recent speech of Mr. Douglas,
he stated that ''the President told him if he did
not obey him, and vote to force the Lecompton
Constitution upon the people against their will, he
would take off the head of every friend he Dougas)
had in office" This statement was lately incosed
in note to President Buchanan, by Gov. Smith
of Va. who was DESTROYS of knowing if it true.
The President replied, in brief letter, from which
quote as follows:
"Surely there must have been some mistake in the
report of the Speech because | never held any such
conversation with Judge Douglas; any conversation
aordng the least color pretext for such statement.
1t not in my nature address such threatening
language TO any gentleman. Besides, l have not
moved in ten of his friends and not of his rela
tves. Even among those of his friends who have rem
dered themselves prominently hostile to the measures
of the Administration majority still remain in office
| might add that have held political con-
versation with Judge Douglas, on this or any other
subject, since the day my first annual message of the
Sth December 1851 read il the Senate; and did
transmit the Kansas Constitution to Congress
til the ID of February 1858, the question of slavery
having been decided by vote of the people until
the 21st of December, 1857.
Now, my dear sir in writing thus to You, | have
transgresSed rule which had prescribed for myself
not to contradict any assaling my public
term of Office. statement, however, comes with such
force from Senator of the United States, who is
of my constitutional advisers, and this too in pub
Shed speech delivered by him in his canvass for the
highest elective Office in the world that deem the pres
ent a exception"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

In this county Sunday last Rev. ]. B. Watt, Pas
tor of Steel Creek Presbyterian Congregation, aged
about 40 years. h.. ..-- s- 70 ..
In CASTOR county, on the 9th inst, Calvin Thompson
of J r and Kincad, aged years and months.
In Yorkville on the eth inst Annie Gertrude daugh
ter of Geo Steele, Esq. aged years and months
At Rock HILL the 9th inst, Susan Alice, daughter
of DR. Fl and Hope, aged IL years. s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

The friends of the National Democratic candidates
for President and Vice President
BRECKENRIDGE AND LANE,
will hold Mass Meeting in Charlotte, THURSDAY
Sept 9th
The Democracy of Mecklenburg and the surrounding
counties cordially invited to participate in old
fashioned Democratic Rally.
Several distinguished speakers may be expected
Among others, the following gentlemen have been in
vited
Andrew johnson of Tenn Franklin Pierce of n H
Hon. David S. Reid, Hon. Thos Bragg,
Governor Ellis Hon. T. L. Clingman,
Hon. Burton Craige, Hon. S. j. Person,
Hon. W. S. Ashe, f. G. Haywood Esq
Hon. Alfred NJ. Scales, Hon. w. W. Avery,
Robert Strange, Esq, Hon. Warren Winslow.
Come up, democrats and let all rally for the CON
STITUTION AND THE UNION and the EQUAL
RIGHTS of the PEOPLE of all the States
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

Mr. BECKINRIDGE's SPEECH-We publish in
full report (not, apparently, very accurate one,
but the best could fnd) of speech delivered
at Ashland, KY, on the 9th instant by Hon. J. C.
Breckinridge, in his own defence from the charges
made against him by anonymous correspondents
and wandering orators" We hope southern men
of all parties will read it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
TREAS'S OFFICE, A. t. l. o. r. r. COZ
CHARLOTTE, N. G, Sept. IA. 1860 {

It's hereby ordered by the Board of Directors that
the fourth enstalment due to this Company in Neck
lenburg County and the third installmept due Mt.
Mourne in Irede County, be made payable on the the
18th of October next. Stockholders will please take
notice and their dues, the work MUST go for
ward, and we must have Money.
Sept Is, 1860. VI. l.. WR1STnN, Treas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

Hag~ The first bale of new Cotton sold in the
Petersburg [Va.) market at Is cents per ID. 1t
was from Northampton county, N. G. Our Vir-
ginia neghbors bid high for North Carolina trade,
and they get good deal of it, too. The Express
says large amount of N. c. wheat has been sold
in Petersburg this season.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

WILMINGTON, CHARLOTTE AND RUTHERFORD r. r.
Wilmington, N. c., Sept. IA, 1860 {
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders in the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Rail Road Company, will be held in this town. the
fourth Friday (26th day. of October next
Sept. Is. ID. 5. COWAN, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

All persons DESTROYS of obtaining certificates for the
purpose of teaching Common Schools in Mecklenburg
county are requested to appear before the Examining
Committee the Common School Office in the Court
House. on the last Saturday in this month for examn-
alton. J. P. ROSS, Chm,
E. NYE HUTCHINSON,
Sept. H. 1860. NJ d. JOHNSTON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
MARRIED.,

In Davidson county the 10th inst, Mr. VIM. wag-
oner to Miss Martha E. Clinard.
On the 9th inst, Mr. Robert Nesbt of Ga, to Miss
Lizzie, daughter of Danl Peeler of York District.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

SUGAR CANE SYRUP.-We have received some
very fine Sugar Cane Syrup from DR.. II. NJ. Jen-
nlngs OF this county. The Doctor believes in the
Sugar Cane, and so do We; and we are sorry to
learn that our farmers arc not manufacturing the
syrup more extensively. Dr. Jennings informs us
that he has succeeded in making Sugar from the
syrup, but he has not succeeded in drying it
properly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
WOOD WANTED.

The subscriber wishes to contract for the delivery
One Hundred Cords of SOUND OAK WOOD, to be cord
ed and measured ON the ground at the Charlotte Fe
male Institute.
Sept. Is, 1860. st r. BURWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

LET TO CoNTRAcT.-We learn that at meeting of the
Directors of the Louisville, Cincinnati and Charleston
Rail Road held at Moristown, Tenn. the Road let
to contract from Morristown to the North Carolina line
at Paint Rock, Messrs J. W. and E. Patton and w
Woodfn the contractors. The contract amounts to
$6s0,000. They will begin work by LIST of January
next, and are bound to complete it by LIST January
1863 They have sub-et large portion fit including
the masonry and bridges. The Company have the en-
tire fund necessary to complete the work secured and
have already advanced 100000 on the contract
AskeviUe Netcs,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

RATHER SIGNIFICANT.-The Bell men and the
Douglas men in this State have become quite fond
of each other recently. The Bell men are so clever
that they actually distribute Douglas papers and
documents and seem to feel a great interest in
the success of the Douglas ticket. The Bell men
60 to Douglas meetings to help swell the crowd,
and sometimes applaud Douglas speakers. The
Bell men help to ridcule the Breckenridge meet
ings and denounce democratic speakers. Now,
brother democrats, what does all this mean? Did
you ever know the members ofthe opposition party
to turn out and assist the true democracy, as they
now helping the Douglas men? Do you not
suppose that our opposition friends smart
enough to see that Breckenridge and Lane the
true democratic candidates and that their support
ers compose the party which they (the Bell nen)
fear the most? Certainly this is the The
opposition newspapers are publishing MIR Douglas
Raleigh speech. Why? Because Douglas calls
the Breckenridge party disunionists. Not one of
them will publish Breckinridges speech delivered
a few weeks ago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
NOTICE..

There will be Meeting held at Blacks School
House, Mccklenburg county, at 10 O'clock A. NJ, on
Thursday the goth instant for the purpose of passing
some Resolutions for the benefit of the Community
Every person is requested to attend.
Sept. Is, 1860 MANY CITIZENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
NOTICE.

Having qualified Administrator Of the estate of
JOHN W. WALLACE, decd at the July Term of
Mecklenburg County Court, notify
All persons indebted to the said estate Of said de-
ceased to male immediate payment and settlement,
longer indulgence cannot be given. And all persons
having claims against said estate will present them for
payment within the time prescribed by law, this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
r. L. DEARMON.
Sept. IL, 1860. st Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING IN
SALISBURY.

The National Democracy propose to hold Mass
Meeting at Salisbury on Thursday the 4th of Oc-
tober. Several distinguished gentlemen from
abroad are expected to be present and address the
people in favor of Breckenridge and Lane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
state Of N. Carolina, Lincoln County
In Equity to Fall Term, 1890.

IN EqMy 70 FdtE IeTTHJ IoVU'
Christian BeaI vs. c. j. Hammarskold, L. P. Henderson
and others. -Fr
II appearinQ to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant L. P. Henderson is nonresident of this
State it is therefore ordered that nbcaton be made
notifying him be and appear at the Court House in
incolnton on the eighth Monday after the fourth Nom
day in August, 1860 to answer compainants BILL or
Judgment will be taken pro-confesso against him. So
witness w. j. Hoke, Clerk and Master Of said coun-
ty at office, Sept. 6, 1860.
2e-pr adv So, ". ]. HOKE, c~HE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
STOLEN.
Sept. Is, 1860.

From the subscriber, Mt Welcome Forge, Lincoln
county, the night of the 18th September, CHES-
NUT SORREL HORSE, with long blaze in his face,
extending down the Any information in
regard Horse Thief will be literally rewarded.
JAS. H. MCCLURE,
Sept Is, 1860. 1t Cottage Home, n. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

FOREIGN NEws.-The Steamship Asia arrived at New
York on the i4th, with Liverpool dates to the I'd.
Garibaldi's whole army had reached the main land.
He had left Calabria, destination unknown. Naples
quiet. The King remains One hundred and sixty
seven of the Syrian murderers had been executed
principally police and first families.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 2d.-Cotton market closed steady
Breadstuffs steady. s. - 4 a..... -..-. -....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

CHARLOTTE FEMALE INsTITUTE.-We learn
that this Institution opened on Wednesday last
with larger number of young ladies than usual.
The addition to the building has afforded
increased and more comfortable accommodations
and there is yet room for those who desire to at
tend the present session. The report abroad that
no more scholars would be received is not correct
The Principal, Rev Mr. Burwen, has competent
corps of assistant Teachers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

CRoPs-The corn crop in this region is about
as good as it can be- From present appearances it
will excel any crop We have had for several years:
The cotton crop, we fear, is much delayed Wash
ingtOn ~ c. Dispatch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

Ba= 1t is understood that the Douglas State
Committee of New York have, by large majority
rejected the proposition of the Breckenridge men
for fusion upon the Presidential Electoral ticket
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18
VOCAL MUSIC.

Mr. w. S. SCOFlELD, an experienced Teacher of
Singing Classes offers his services to the Churches and
Congregations in Charlotte and surrounding country
All calls addressed care of Mr. j. N Scofed, Char
lotte, N. c., will be promptly attended to.
Sept. f. 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

Ia Rnoch r. Sherwood, native of Davidson
county, n G., was killed by lightning at Pixies
Peak gold mines, Kansas Territory, on the night
of the 18th of June.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

Cool WEATHER.-The latter part of last week
was quite cool in this section On Friday morn
ing We learned there was frost in the neighbor-
hood.
EARLY FRosT.-We learn that there was
White Frost at Rockfsh this morning.-Fdyette-
rifle Observer 18th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

Ha- Mr. Fl. II. Whtner has our thanks for a
basket of large Sweet Potatoes, the first of the sea-
son about here
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

sa- The political parties in Virginia are having
lively times now-stump speaking in all parts of
the State constantly. A correspondent of the Pc
tersburg Express thus speaks of late speech by
a prominent Richmond mechanic and how he
fooled the opposition:
''The speech of our townsman, San'l D. Denoon,
Esq, at the Breckenridge meeting in Sydney, on
Saturday night, is much talked about. 1t seems
to have created profound impression The speak
er declared himself fast friend of the Union, and
said with peculiar emphasis Fellow couutrymen,
when desert or betray the South. beg you not
to hang me It gallows, but take me to Holly
wood and hang me with grape vine on the first
tall tree you find therein. Changing the subject,
the speaker continued: l loaned bell the other
night to the Opposition for their demonstration,
and l now proclaim that am for Bell! IRE
mendous sensation among the Breckinridgers, and
great applause among the Bell and Everett men.
But gentlemen, added the speaker after pause
[ am not for John Bell, but for Sans bell, which
keeps tune to the music of the Union. | make
bells in my bell and brass foundry, some of you
know, and although some of them bright and
sonorous, [ find them to be as faithless as John
Bell, of Tennessee, is to the great principles of
the Union. Immense applause.] [ make 80 war.
on Judge Douglas, or his friends; but [ go for the
great Kentuckian, Breckenridge, who Douglas en-
dorsed, spoke and voted for in 1856, and who has
done nothing since to forfeit the confidence of the
American people Not that love Douglas less,
I ut nv mother the Old Dominion more"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

DESTRUCTIVE STORM.-We learu that storm
of wind, hail and rain passed portion of this
county Sunday afternoon, the 9th inst, proving
quite destructive to property and crops. In Capt.
John Kinks neighborhood, fences were blown
down and large trees uprooted. The top of Col
Thos. Hunters barn was carried off, and Mr. S. a.
Stewart had 60 panes of glass Knocked out of his
windows by the hail. We have heard of no one
being injured in body.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

VIGILANCE CoMMITTEE.-The citizens of Fort
Mills S. c., and vicinity held meeting on the,5th
inst, and appointed Vigilance Committee with a
view to detect and examine such persons as may
be regarded dangerous and suspicious characters.
The meeting resolved that "whereas, late events,
which have TRANSFERRED in Virginia, and are now
being enacted in Texas, Alabama, and elsewhere,
should stimulate every southern community to
place themselves upon the waeh-tower, prepared
to protect themselves against any and every viola
tion whatever of their rights either in person or
property"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

PUTRID SORE THRoAT.-This disease is pre-
,ailing to some extent in this town and vicinity.
Rev. Isaac Wright, living few miles west of the
river, has lost four children. Mr. Henry P. Mil
Ter, of this place, has lost two. Many others have
suffered, more or less-4shepRle Ners.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

pas- The North Carolina State Educational As.
ISOLATION will hold its next meeting in Wilmington
on the 18th of November
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

nag~The Greensboro Patriot (the peculiar organ
of John Pool in the late contes) anxious to get
democrats to throw away their votes by supporting
Douglass that it devotes considerable space to
plimenting Douglas and his friends and abusing
Breckenridge and the democratic party. The last
number of the Patriot has an article abusing Gov
Ellis because he did not call upon Mr. Douglas
and help to worship him. The editor of the Pa
triot supports Bell, but he went to Raleigh to see
Douglas, and help to dsorganize the democratic
party Gov. Ellis is too good democrat to join
in such movement as that. The Patriot abused
Gov. Ellis last summer, but could not prevent his
election, and it is not likely it's dspleasure will
hurt him much now or deceive, democrats as to the
game the opposition party is playing
1t has been Charged on Mr. Breckenridge that
he petitioned Gov. Wise to repreve respite old
John Brown. It is not true. Gov. Wise him
self contradicts the charge as follows:
'sThere is not one word of truth in the report
that the Hon. John c. Breckenridge petitioned
for the reprieve respite of John Brown whilst
under sentence of death or before. have no
doubt he fully concurred with me in the justice of
letting the law take its course"
CALIFORNIA CERTAIN FOR BRECKINRIDGE.-
The following note has been received at Washing
ton from Senator Gwyn of California:
SAN Francisco, Aug. %, 1860.
We will carry this State by decisive majority
The Democracy rallying around our banner
from San Diego to Liskyou. The contest will be
warm, but there is no doubt of the result The
detection in party is confined to the leaders,
and scarcely touches the masses.
Very truly, yours, WIN. NJ, GWYN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

THE PROspECT-The fight in this contest is
between Breckenridge and Lincoln. Douglas will
not carry a State in the Union, and Bells chance
is not much better, though he will get larger
popular vote than Douglas. Mr. Breckinridge's
late speech near Lexington. Ky, has created a
great reaction in his favor while Douglas threat
to hang and "whip in States Rights men has
injured him very much, especially in all the south
ern States In this contest it is the duty of every
national man to rally to the support of Breckenridge
and Lane-elect them and there will be no danger
of dissolution of the Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-18

THE DEMOCRACY MOVING.--There were three
Brecknridge and Lane meetings held in this county
on Saturday last-One at Harris, at the Turnout
and one at Steel Greek. At Harris, the people were
addressed by S. w. Davis, Esq, and J. A. Fox, Esq,
the democratic Eector for this District Both of these
gentlemen able advocates of the election of Mr.
Brecknridge and will do good service in the campaign
At the Turnout, learn that B. Rea, WI. Kerr
and S P. Smith, Esqs, made excellent speeches. At
both places Hickory Poles raised with handsome
National flags. We received the proceedings of the
Turnout meeting and of that Steel Creek late for
publication this week At Steel Creek DIR. Strong and
Col Potts made speeches. Breckenridge and Lane
Clubs were organized at all three places
The friends of Breckenridge and Lane will hold a
meeting at Reas box Saturday next