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Valuable Land for Sale.

BY virtue of Decree from the Court of Equity, for
the County of Lincoln, will offer for sale the goth
of Sept, $780, tract body of land containing
5000 scres Leepers Greek Said tract has upon IL
good dwelling house aud all other necessary buildings.
The creek passes for mile through the farm embrace
ing upwards of 100 of fine bottom and meadow
land. On the premises also Grst. mill, Saw-mil
and Forge for making Iron. The Wilmington, Char
lotte Rutherford Railroad passes through the tract.
The above tract will be divided if desired, to suit
purchasers. At the time and place will sell
that valuable Cotton farm known the "SGes Place.
containing 377 acres, lying Leepers and Kilian's
Creeks, having upon it good Clubhouse and Cotton
Press.
furniture and other property.
JAMES F. JOHNSTON
July 3, 1860. l2t Commissioner.
The Standard, Register and Patriot requested to
copy times and forward account to Cottage Home,
Lincoln County, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
RATIFICATION MEETING.

An enthusiastic meeting was held in the Court
House, in this place, on Wednesday evening last,
for the purpose of ratifying the nominations of
Breckenridge and Lane. VIM. Rae, Esq, was call
ed to the Chair, and A. C. Williamson, Esq, ap-
pointed Secretary. The meeting addressed
by Capt. John Walker, one of the delegates to
the Baltimore Convention He gave succinct
account of the transactions at Baltimore and show
ed that the N. e. delegation pursued the only
course they could consistently pursue under the
circumstances. The frequent applause with which
the speaker greeted is sufficient evidence that
his conduct, we'll as that of those with whom
he acted, is entirely approved and endorsed.
The meeting was also addressed by Messrs D. B.
Rea, S. W. Davis, Dr. j. NJ. Strong, and others,
all urging the democracy to give Breckenridge and
Lane a cordial and hearty support
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

Bas~ 1t appears that the opposition not so har-
monious themselves; and before they pirate much
about division among democrats, it would be we'll for
them settle their difficulties. For instance in
Davidson county, Mr. Walser and Mr. Thomas both
running opposition candidates for the Senate. A
convention gotten up, and Mr. Waser nominated
But Mr. Thomas publishes card in the High Point Re-
porter, showing that there foul play that only
Captains District had appointed delegates and
sorting that while majority of the convention was
for him tThomas the committee was packed and Wal
sers nomination secured. Mr. Thomas intimates his
intention to submit such unfairness.
We hope Col. Hargrove, democrat, will consent 70
run, and settle the question between opposition
friends by beating them both.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
THE N. C. DELEGATION.

The delegation IN the Baltimore Convention
from North Carolina consisted of 19 gentlemen--
only one absent, Mr. Farmer of the Mountain Dis
trict. On Friday evening, the following withdrew
from the old Convention: Bedford Brown, W
Ashe, VIM Lander, " W Avery, John Walker,
Green, Columbus Mills, r R Bridgers, W A
Moore: c II Foster, Saml Hargrove, James Fulton,
and l. W Humphrey. On Saturday morning Saml
Hill addressed the Convention and formally
withdrew from it, and was followed by W Steele
and W B Watson, though we believe neither
Of these two gentlemen made any remarks to the
Convention on leaving or disseminating their &C
ton with it. Mr. w W Holden did not withdraw,
but ceased to act with the Douglas Convention.
Mr. Patterson, of the 9th District, had returned
home before the Withdrawals took place. Mr. Robt
Dick, of the Greensboro District, remained in
the old Convention and acted with it to the last,
voting for the nomination of Mr. Douglas.
Those who participated in the Convention that
nominated Breckenridge and Lane were Messrs
Brown, Ashe, Avery, Lander, Walker, Green,
Mills, Bridgers, Moore, Foster, Hargrove, Fulton,
Humphrey, Steele and Hill. Messrs Holden and
Watson did not act with the Convention, though
the latter gentleman approved its action and has
declared his intention to support Breckenridge
and Lane.
We think we have correctly stated the position
of the n G. Delegation. If we have not, we stand
ready for correction. y
1t will be seen that the delegation was almost a
unit in their action. That each member felt the
great responsibility resting upon him, and after
mature consideration acted in accordance with his
own judgment, we have not the least doubt Mel
Their do entertain the least doubt but that those
gentlemen who withdrew and assisted in the nomi-
nation of those eminent statesmen, Breckenridge
and Lane, will have the endorsation and common
dation of the people of North Carolina. They were
sent to Baltimore to exercise their own judgment
and to do the best they could for the party and
for the rights of their section. They did so-thsy
acted rightly-and We hope the democratic party
of the State will approve their conduct Certainly
no true democrat can find fault with Breckenridge
and Lane-the former having already been endor-
sed at the ballot box by large majority of the
democratic party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
NOTICE.

On the goth of August (week of CASTOR county
Court will sell in the town Of Dallac, tract of land
of 20 Acres, all under pretty good fence, with
partition fence, and portion of the land under cult
vation In the centre Of the tract high level
be found of the most regular veins of Gold in this
portion of the country, failing when worked to
yield from $3.50 to $500 to the bushel. $40 to the
bushel has been made of the after having been
washed by sweep FOUNDER. The vein has been left
at about 20 feet wide, lined with quartz.
The Land lies in mile of Stowesvile, in CASTOR
county. Terms will be made easy. and small portion
of Cash required at the time Of SALE The sale will be
positive
July g. 1860. !9-7t LEROY STOWE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

n0~ While the opposition are rejoicing at the
division of the democratic party, they should re-
member that said division proves the falsity OF
their charges against democrats viz: that they go
for party regardless of principles. If democrats
at Baltimore had been willing to ignore the impor-
tant question to the rights of the South, like the
Bell and Everett party did, there would have been
no division and no difficulty But the result proves
that the main portion of the party were Unwilling
to ignore principles for the sake of rendering
cess certain. At the risk of breaking up the par
ty, national democrats contended for distinct
avowal of the rights Of all sections, and if like
spirit had prompted the supporters of John Pool
and Bell and Everett, we should now have uni
ted South against abolition aggressions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

Bas" We see by the papers that letters and dis
patches received by Mr. Douglas friends at
Baltimore, authorizing them (if they thought
proper) to withdraw his name and go for some
other man who entertained the same views with
himself No such letter was readsn the Conven
ton previous to the withdrawal of delegates. We
were present in the Convention, and know that no
letter or dispatch of the kind was read. 1t was
Douglas authorizing the withdrawal of his name,
but when North Carolina delegate inquired Of
Mr. Douglas friends if such was fact, they denied
it, thus showing that they intended to force Doug
las on the Convention at the risk of breaking up
the marty
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

At the reques. of an old friend and patron Of this
paper, copy the following from New York paper:
BROADWAY New YoRK-Ths thoroughfare which
has already worldwide rsnown for its magnificent
specimens of architecture is day becoming
attractive by the addition of new marble palaces
Among the more splendid structures of this kind
the corner Of Broadway and White street. just
ed and now occupied by the well known and highly
esteemed firm of Edward Lambert Co., dry goods
merchants late of Chambers street. for their wholesale
We refer readers to their advertise
ment in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
HON. JOHN w. ELLIS.

Whatever may be the differences Of opinion
among democrats in regard to the action Of the
Conventions at Baltimore, we hope all will unite
in giving john W Ellis, the democratic candidate
for Governor, hearty support. He has performed
his duties faithfully-he has been true to the
trust reposed in him-he is now in the mountains
working to maintain the ascendaucy of the demo-
cratic party in North Carolina-he has not only
had to contend against the combined efforts Of the
opposition, but against the operations of pretended
and false friends, and he has borne himself robly
ano deserves the support of every good citizen Of
tie State. Since he assumed the duties of Chief
Magistrate of the State, his official conduct has
been without reproach, and even his enemies can
not point to act deserving Of censure.
Democrats may depend upon it that no effort
will be left untried by the opposition to defeat
Gov. Ellis and the democratic candidates for the
Legislature. Therefore it behooves every demo-
GRAFT to be active and see that nothing is lost by
over-confdence. Last year Mr. Craige lost about
1900 votes in this District simply because demo
Gratis did not go to the pols-they thought there
necessity for it, and that he would be elect
ed without their votes. 1t is important that every
democrat should take an interest in the present
contest and see that Gov Ellis and the democratic
nominees for the Legislature sustained. We
Hope those sterling democrats Of Mecklenburg
Union, Cabarrus, Rowan, Catawba, Cleavcland
CASTOR and Lincoln will do their duty now as they
have in times past, and again roll up handsome
majorities for the democratic candidates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
MARRIED,

In Concord, June 18th, Mr. Geo. H. Eagle to Mice
Amanda Shnn, both Of Rowan. Also, on the 5th ult,
Capt Nelson Slough Mi9s Mary Ann Drehsr both Of
Concord.
In Salisbury the 18th June, Mr. John W. Sntch-
field to Mrs Susannah Basangame both late of Peters
burg Va.
Near Milton N. c., 18th June Mr. Jerry Graves jr.
of Yanceyville, to Miss Donna r. Thornton daughter
Of DR. R. B. Thornton.
In Rowan county, the nth slt, Mr. Jacob Klutts
to Miss Mary Trexler.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

at the Sign of the Golden Pad Lock-
good supply of FOOLS consisting of circular, mill
cross-cut, tenor, hand, RIPPER back and compass
Saws; bench and moulding Planes lathng, shing-
ling, and broad Hatchets; Hammers bevel and steel
Squares; Drawing Knives; Braces and Bits; Anglers;
Gmiets; Chisse brick and plasterig Trowels; Screw
Plates; SawSets; SpokeShaves Files Rasps; Pocket
Rules; Guage- Rods spirit and pocket Levels; Boring
Machines, &c.
COCHRAEE A. SAMPLE
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PICNIC.

The Ladies and Gentlemen Of Charlotte and vicinity
are respectfully invited Pic Mic Saturday the
7th of July at Maxwells Old Store, seven miles East
of Charlotte.
The Ladies will bring Dinner, and the Gentlemen
will bring the Ladies. MANY PEOPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
DIED.

In CASTOR county, the 18th June of typhoid fever
Mrs o. q Houston, wife of J. N. NJ. Houstou, in the
10Th of her age. She a consistent member of
the Methodist E. Church. and died in full of
the hope before her She leaves aectonate hus-
band and many friends their oss leaving also
a son three months old Con-.
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Agricultural Implements,

uI NC k5tyH " ne UOIueH 7 au-IsOcNi :
large supply of the above consisting of Thompsona
celebrated Ploughs also, CorDSbelers Straw Cutters
Shoves Spades Hay and manure Forks best caststeel
Axes Picks, Mattocks Grubbirg Hoes, Wedding Hoes
Trace Chains, Log Chains, Wagon Chains, Garden
Hoes Rakes, Hedge Shears, Pruning Shears, Pruning
and Bidding Knives, &c. &c.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

DEcLINED.-The Hon. BENZ. Fitzpatrick, of
Ala, who was nomiuated on the Douglas ticket,
declines to allow his name to be used in that con-
nection. The Douglas Executive Committee have
nominated the Hon. n. v. Johnston, Of Ca, in
the place Of Mr. Fitzpatrick
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
At the Sign of the Golden Paddock will

be found at all times large and well selected Stock
of Guns, Pistols, Powder-horns, Powder-fasks Pow
der, Shot, Lead; French sad American window Glass;
Putty; large stock Of English and American Iron;
Cast Steel German steel, Blister STEEL Plough steel
Spring steel Nails of all kinds. hemp and manila Rope;
Spike Hammers Stone Hammers, Double and Single
Blocks also, large Stock Of Cornices Curtain Bands
Curtain Pins, Picture-Cord and TasseIs, &c.
COCHRANE 4 SAMPLE
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Carriage Materials.

at The Sign Of the Golden Pad-Lock
large Stock of the above consisting of Springs Axles
Oval Iron, Hubs, Bows, Rims, Buggy Poles, Buggy
Shafts, Spokes, Patent and Enameled Leather Enam-
eed Cloth, Oil Carpet Carriage Bols, Brass and Sill
yer Bands, Silver Moulding Laces, Tassels, Turned
Sticks, Saddle and Lining Nails, &c, &c.
ss' COCHRANE 4 SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

~ at the Sign Of the Golden Pad-LOck,
good supply, consisting of Anvls; Bellows; SOLID
Box Vices hand and sedge Hammers; Stocks and Dies;
longs Buttresses Rasps, Files, and good supply Of
Horse Nails, Horse and Mule ShoeS, at low prices.
COCHRANE A SAMPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
NOTICE.

The undersigned, having determined to locate in
Charlotte, offers his services the public Architect
or Builder. Any work entrusted him will receive
his personal attention and will be faithfully executed
Terms moderate.
J. N. SCOFIELD, Agt.
July g. $780, 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

sag- The Fayetteville Observer denies that Mr. Pool
is attempting to array the nonsayeholder against the
STAKEHOLDER, and thinks misapprehend misrepre
sent his position. Well, willing to submit to
the public if inference in view of Mr.
Pools remarks in the discussions with Gov Ellis.
What has the Observer to say in justification of Mr.
POOLS declaration at Halifax? The Warrenton News,
speaking of the discussion at Halifax, says:
''More than gentleman has informed that Mr.
Pool made the following EXPRESSION taken down the
spot "He glad that tie negro had commenced to
stink in the nosrs Of the people, and that they had COM
menced look to tie interest Of the ache man, and
Gated the standing assertion the Opposition speak
Journals about shareholders fighting the battles
of their country"
There is doubt but that Mr. Pool used the Ian
guage attributed him, for gentleman who was pre-
sent, citizen of Warren County, informs us that he
heard him. Whatever may be the intention of Mr. Pool,
such language the above certainly has tendency to
array the STAKEHOLDER against the stakeholder
Mr. Pool is not striving the prcudices of the
who owns no slaves against the who does own
such property, why does he talk about the sayehold
ers not being able to fight the battles of the country
without the aid of the non-slayeholder? There is no
necessity him talk in that wayit has nothing to
do with the ad vaorcm question 1t is fair to suppose
that he such humbuggery for the purpose of
gaining the votes of the non-slaveholders-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
Charlotte Market, July 2, 1860.

The past week there scarcely anything doing in
the market and deem unnecessary to insert the
regular table of prices
small lot of wheat sold at 81 272 per
bushel; and We learn that 1900 bushels have been
engaged for Charleston house at 81 IS.
FLOUR is and will command % 10 to 50 25.
Corn is in demand at 80 cents
CHICKENS have sold freely II! to Is cts Eatables
of all kinds are in demand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

rag" The British Steamship "Grest Eastern,
has arrived at New York, directly from England
She is the largest Steamer afoat in the world.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

COLUMBIA, July Bacon hams Ia to l6, Sides II
to l2l Corn 81 10 to 81 20; Flour So so To So per
Dbl; Whskey so to &c per gallon; Oats GO to So
YORKFILLE, June 27.-Flour So to So 10; Corn
selling from stores at 81 per bushe Bacon III cents;
Lard l2l Cotton offering.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
MAKE YOUR RETURNS.

will attend at the Court House in Charlotte at the
Common School Office, on SATURDAY of each week
during the month of July for the purpose of taking the
Tax Returns for said Beat All those concerned will
take notice and a double tax
July 3, 1860 J. P. ROSS, J. P.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

GEN LASE.-By letter in the Warrenton News from
T. J. Green, Esq, learn that Gen. JOS Lane con-
templates visiting his native county ia this State at
early day. He will pass through Raleigh and up
the n C. Railroad 10 Asheville. Let him hare grand
reception.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

Ba5- Mr. John Pool, the opposition candidate for Gov
ernor having heretofore defended the action of those
who seeded from the Charleston Convention cannot
consistently do otherwise than approve of the Conven
ton which nominated Breckenridge and Lane. Mr. Pool
fairly caught and he must stand by his first position
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

The Raleigh Press states that Gov. Bragg has return
ed home from Washington, and that he cordially ap-
proves of the nomination of Breckenridge and Lane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

CHARLOTTE FEMALE ISsTIruTE.-The Commencement
Exercises of this Institution took place Tuesday
and Wednesday fast week. Rev. Mr. Junkin deliver
ed Address before the Missionary Society Tues
day morning and Rev. Mr. Grier addressed the Gradu-
ating Glass and large audience Wednesday morn
ing. We prevented by pressure of other bust
ness from hearing either, but hear them spoken of
very highly.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the young
ladies gave highly entertaining Concerts of vocal
and instrumental music under the supervision of Prof
Pape-decidedly superior to any preceding concerts
at this Institution.
On Wednesday evening the music interpreted
by the reading of the Compositions Of the Senior Glass
We could hear but little of these, owing the great
crowd and the distance from the rostrum;
but we are satisfied from what did hear that some
of the compositions contained thoughts and passages
which would do credit to older heads. The Principal,
the close addressed the Glass in feeling and point
ed manner, and presented each with elegant
copy of the Holy Bible. There many points of
practical Importance in his address, which would
be glad to Reuter- if space would permit Prayer and
Benedicton closed the exercises.
The next Session will commence the 18th Of Sep
TENDER, with the advantages of healthy location
and full corps of component instructors.
.--->>-
BGF large meeting of the friends of Breckenridge
and Lane was held in Petersburg Va, Wednesday
evening last and the nominations fully endorsed
Speeches made by Hon. Bedford Brown of N. c.,
VIM. L. Yancey of Ala, and others. In the of
Mr. Yancey's remarks he said that Mr. Seward of
Georgia. who spoke at Mechanics Hall on Tuesday
night had he understood, asserted that he (Mr Yam
cey) desired the election of the Black Republican
didae for the Presidency. If this true he pro-
nounced Mr Seward a base cattmniator
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

THE WAY DOUGLAS WAS NoMINATED.-At no
time did Mr. Douglas receive two-thirds of the
Electoral votes in the late Convention at Bati-
more. In fact there was not teco-thtrds cote
cast IN the Concention, even counting the votes of
the bogus delegates. The following is the ballot
upon which the nomination made:
For Douglas-Maine I; New Hampshire 5; Yer
mont 5; Massachusetts, 10; Rhode Island +; Con-
necticut 81; New York 35; New Jersey p; Penn
sylvania 10; Maryland q; Virginia 3; North Caro-
lima l. Alabama 8; Louisiana 6; Arkansas !; Mis-
souri, Al; Tennessee 3; Kentucky 3; Ohio %; In
diana II; Illinois IL; Michigan 6; Wisconsin 5;
Iowa +; Minnesota total 1914.
For ridge-Connecticut J; Pennsylv
total u.
For Guthrie-Pennsylvan %; Missouri J;
Kentucky l3-total 81.
Here it will be seen that Mr. Douglas only got
1871 votes lacking 2O4 votes of securing the NOM
ination according to the rule previously adopted.
The rule agreed to by Mr. Douglas own friends re-
curing a two-thirds vote (2O2) to nominate, was
never repealed; it is evident he did not receive
the nomination fairly even with the aid of dele
gates admitted who not entitled to seats, and
who did not fairly represent the sentiment of their
States.
CoTToN BLooM-Mr A. X. SavilI, of this county, left
a cotton bloom Office last week, the first have
seen this season. From all learn, the crop in
this section promises to be fine
Mr. VIM. +. Griffith of Sharon. i'll this county, and
r Solomon Harris of Cabarrus county, have also sent
US blooms plucked the latter par: of last week
CoNCaRD, \. H., June 25.-Ex President
Pierce preuounces the nomination of Douglas a
sectional one.
The Convention which nominated Mr. Douglas was
sectional because its members unwilling take
any other man but Douglas; while tbs Convention
which nominated Mr. Breckenridge National because
it ready to go for any man, North South, who
had expressed opinions in opposition to the rights
of any section of the county national because
it did not press the claims of particular individual
ike Douglas friends did
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03

n0- The bank of Fayetteville has declared
semi.anual dividend of Eve per cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
Superior Smut Machines

the Sign Of the Golden Pad-Loet.
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Hg~ The following papers in North Carolina
have raised the names of Breckenridge and Lane
to the head of their editorial columns Whining
ton Journal Fayetteville Carolinian, Raleigh Press
Fayetteville Courier, Salisbury Banner, Goldsboro
Tribune, Charlotte Democrat Goldsboro Rough
Notes, Tarboro Mercury, Wilson Star of Freedom,
aud Warrenton News
One or two of the above papers, the Banner and
Rough Notes We believe, at first expressed the opin-
ion that it would be necessary to call Convention
todecide between Douglas and Breckenridge, but the
editors of those papers have since to the very
proper conclusion that there existed no necessity
for convention, and are not now in favor of one.
Certainly there is no necessity for Convention
the democratic sentiment of the State is nearly
unanimous for Breckenridge aud Lane.
We learn that already majority of the Elect
ors have decided for Breckenridge and Lane, and
We suppose all will do so. In this District, j. A.
FOX, and in the Greensboro District, Mr. j. r.
Mclean, We know have signi6ed their determine
ton to open the canvass for the States Rights
ticket Mr. Fox has an appointment to speak at
Monroe to-day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-07-03
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