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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

WHEAT CRoP.-The Rome (Ga.) Courier says
farmers from every section of Floyd county represent
that not more than half crop will be made this
year Some Of the largest farmers will make no
wheat at all; in fact, have ploughed up the fields
in which it was sowed and prepared them for cotton,
corn and oats.
PAINFULLY SUDDEN DEATH-The Milton On.
c. Chronicle, says:
1t has never fallen to our lot to record death so
sudden, SO unexpected and so appalling, the
death of George A. Smith. Esq, of this town. who
departed this life without groan while sitting in
chair in the countng-room of his store, perusing
letter, last Saturday evening about half past eight
o'clock. Up to the very minute of death, he was,
we may say, the very picture of health.
A QUESTION FOR LAwYERs.-A nice question
in law is about grow out of the finding of thirty
thousand dollars of the money stolen from the Mar
inc Bank Agency, at Columbus. It seems that
negro in crossing a small ditch, over which planks
were laid, saw the end of newspaper projecting
from under them. His curiosity was excited, and
pulling the paper out, he discovered more money
than his mind conceived the world contained
Honest Samoo brought the matter to light, and
now the reward is claimed by both his hirer and
owner, and the bank will pay neither until the
question is decided. Who shall have it? We
say Sambo. The law will doubtless say somebody
else, most probably the hirer.-SdUdnnah Re
publican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

STEAM Mill BURNED.-We regret very much
to record the burning, on Wednesday last, of Mr.
George Sinclar's steam saw, grist and -four mills,
situated six miles East of this place. The fire was
wholly accidental. 1t occurred near midday, and
the wind blowing very hard, the flames spread
with such rapdity that little of value could be got
out of the building. The loss is serious one to
the proprietor, variously estimated at from five to
eight thousand dollars. 1t may also in sense
be looked upon public calamity, this mill hav-
ing been source of accommodation and conven-
fence to large number of patrons.-Loncaster
Le10er.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The Steamship Arago, from Southampton, with
dates to the Sd inst, has arrived.
She brings news of revolutionary movement in
Spain. General Oratago, with three thousand men,
has proclaimed Don Carlos King. Warrants had
been issued against Sayers and Heenan, prize fight
ers, to keep the peace for year, and it is stated
they were arrested and thus prevented from fight
ing.
A conference of the great European powers is
probable.
Cotton dull, with little enquiry and prices weak
sales of three days reached $4,000 bales, in some
cases all qualities slightly declined.
LATER.-The Steamship North America arrived on
the goth with Liverpool dates to the 4th inst The
Spanish rebellion has been crushed by the fidelity
of the Queens troops. Forcble steps being taken
to suppress the abuse in the Cuba Cooe trade by the
allied squadrons in the Chinese waters
Cotton is reported as having declincd-mostly in
lower grades.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

The Second Adventists held meeting in Boston
on Saturday, April 7, to prepare for the end of the
world--an event which they regarded as inevitably
impending. Sunday, the 9Th, was the day for the
destruction of all earthly thincs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
The North Carolina
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

Will be opened for Visitors by the first of June They
situated in a most healthy mountainous country,
near the beautiful Catawba River within less than
hours ride of the present terminus of the Western N c.
Railroad, with which daily lines of Omnbuses and
Stage Coaches connect the Springs
PLEASURE VEHICLES and superior SADDLE
HORSES will be at the call of guests.
Bowling Alleys and Billiard Saloons
Neatly fitted up.
FINE BAND OF MUSICIANS engaged for the
season, and Quadrille and Cotllion Parties each
ing FREE OF EXTRA CHARGE.
The buildings and spacious-the Pleasure
Grounds extensive; and in fine everything wished for
the best watering places, will be found here to
refresh the inner man and to cheer the spirits.
The extended Reputation and the .Nedi-
cinNE Properties of the Waters almost inacces-
sible before the completion of the Western N c. Rail-
road) hail the sick and afflicted with cordial
welcome. The experience of the Proprietor justifes
the seeker of health pleasure in anticipating good
time coming
The Proprietor has been at very great expense in
fitting up Watering Place commensurate with the
of the Carolinas, and confidently relies their
generosity for encouragement.
II. L. ROBARDS.
April a. 1860. IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

ps- Thursday last the day for the opening
of the Spring Fashions in New York. The
fashionable ware-rooms, stores and shops well
filled with the ton-although the day was Indictment.
There was a great display Of bonnets for the
present Spring and Summer These are larger
than the Ladies have been accustomed to for some
time past. The New York Herald says :: ''The
little she'll shaped fabrics that hung on the head
rather than sat on it, that the objects of so
much ridicule and abuse, have disappeared, and in
their stead we have loose crowns faring fronts, a
more comfortable shape and newer style 1t is a
style, however, which requires taste in arrangement
and skill in manipulation to render it becoming"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
Candidates for Sheriff.

We requested to announce ROBERT H. MAX
WELL a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg cOun-
ty at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce ALLEN H. BROWN
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county, at
the ensuing election.
We requested to announce STEPHEN J. BERRY
HILL candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county
at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce w. w. GRlER as
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.
We requested to announce SAML A. HARRIS
candidate for Sheriff of MeCklenburg county.
We requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL Esq, candidate for Sheriff of Meek
lenburg county Election first Thursday in August next
We are requested to announce r. NJ. WHITE
az candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county the
ensuing election.
We requested TO announce JOAB P. SMITH
a candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
We requested to announce JAMES WALLACE
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county the
ensuing election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

CHARLESTON April 9-Sales OF cotton to-day 400
bales-good mddlings III to &c. Sales of the week
$500 bales Receipts 1900 bales.
YORKVILLE, April ls.-Cotton to 10 So ; Flour
So % to So 80 per SACK Corn 95 cts to ST. Bacon IL;
Lard I2b
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
FOR SALE,

If not previously sold, will sell the Public Square,
on Tuesday of Superior Court, NEGRO WOMAN,
about 81 years old, good cook washer and ironer
S. A. HARRIS, Agt.
April IT. 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
Ladies Trunks.
Trunks at Wholesale.
WANTED.

situation as Teacher, by classical scholar, grad
given as to moral character and qualifications a. a
Teacher. For particulars address J. G. CANNON, A.
~ Bridgetown, Caroline CO., Nd
April H. 1850 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

We have but few alterations to make in prices this
week. Owing to the busy among farmers the
market not active usual.
Bacon remains at former quotations-ll cts. hog
round. Lard l3 cts.
Flour rather depressed but prices have been pref
ty well mantained$625 per bbl, and sal 5 per sack
for extra.
Wheat has slightly declined-$l.35 for good white,
and $l.25 for red are about the ruling figures.
Cotton is rather depressed under the unfavorable
foreign news though make alteration in quota
tons About 90 bales sold last week.
Produce Of all kinds, we think, will remain firm this
week at above quotations. and there is probability
of the demand for any article decreasing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

COMMON ocHooLs--At meeting of the Board
of Superintendent of Common Schools for Meek
lenburg county, last week, J. Ross, Esq was
reelected Chairman This is good appointment
as no man in the State takes more interest in tho
success of the common school system than Mr.
Ross 80
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

"HALF OF THAT, IF YOU PLEAsE.'-Wh hen
Young Hodge first came up to town, his father
told him it would be polite when being helped at
dinner, to say to the host, "Half of that, if you
please" 1t so happened that at the first dinner
to which he was invited, sucking pig one of
the dishes. The host, pointing with his knife to
the young porker, asked, "Well, Mr.. Hodge, viii
you have this, our favoritc dish, haunch of nlut-
toni" Upon which, recollecting his lesson, he re-
piled, "Half of that, if you please, to the con-
sternation of all present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

New YORK, April 1.-THE Office of the City
Collector was broken open and robbed last night
of 5000 in currency, and $4,000 in checks and
Treasury warrants. No clue has yet been dicoy-
cred as to the perpetrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

LocusTs.-These insects, heretofore predicted
appear IN this part of the State the present sum
ineF' nave already appeared in great numbers in
the vicinity of Danville, Va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

THE LEMON SLAVE CAsE.-This somewhat
notorious case has been finally decided against the
claimants by the highest judicial authorities in the
State of New York. As nearly as recollect,
it is case involving the right of Shareholder to
retain his slave while in tansitm from slave
State to another, in the event of the most conven-
lent route carrying him through any portion of a
non-slaveholding State
A Mr. Lemon of Virginia going out to Tex
as to settle, and taking certain Of his servants
along with him. In order to take shipping for
the point on the Texas coast to which he desired
to 90 by that mode Of conveyance, he found it
necessary to 20 to New York. This he did, taking
his servants with him. While attempting to pur-
sue his journey by putting himself and servants
on board a vessel bound to Galveston or some 9TH
err Texan port, the negroes were taken from him.
Hence this suit for damages in which the State of
Virginia appears plaintiff and the State of New
York as defendant. The decision is in favor of
the defence. Any Southern man who allows his
servant to even look at the waters of New York
Bay, must hereafter make up his mind to have
him taken away without any redress or hope of re-
dress, even although he had no intention of bring
ing such servant within the limits of the State OF
New York-none at least of keeping him there or
permitting him to remain longer than the necessi-
ties of his journey might render Imperative
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24


RaE- Last week received business letter
from gentleman who has occupied the highest
post of honor in a sister Southern State The
writer is native of North Carolina and served in
her public councils for a number of years Though
not written for publication, we take the liberty
Of publishing an extract as it speaks in regard to
question now at issue between the two parties
in this State:
:'From your paper | learn there is an animated
contest in regard to 4 proposed amendment of your
State Constitution touching the existing provision
upon taxation When the late amendments were
adopted, | was, and had been for several years. a
member of the Senate of the General Assembly,
and portion of the time its presiding officer
W hen | was first elected member of that body
(and if recOllect rightly for some time previousy
thereto) the question of amending the Constitution
had been annually introduced, and urged by the
West with much zeal and ability, but had been
uniformly rejected by the unanimous vote of the
East-the West and south West voting for it. At
the commencement of the session at which it was
agreed to call Convention, Mr. Richmond Nj.
Pearson, then a member of the House of Commons,
called on me at my room and asked if any bill
could be introduced into the Assembly which could
have my approval. | then canddy stated to him
the objections the East had to the amendments
and remarked if they were removed a bill intro
duced with certain amendments, which [ would
then suggest, should have my support; these, at
his request, reduced to writing and gave them to
him. y bill introduced incorporating the
suggestions and it received the sanction of both
branches of the General Assembly.
l remember distinctly that insisted upon securing
slave property against erorbitant taxation, and
with this understanding the Convention was
called. This, sir, is concise private history of
that memorable question which had for many years
produced division in the General Assembly be-
tween the East and the West, and which had en-
gendered bitter, sectional animosities, and prevent
ed at the time much useful and valuable
Legislation on other matters"
From the above and from other sources the
fact is established that the present provision in our
State Constitution, in regard to the tax on slaves,
was agreed upon in compromising spirit between
the East and the West, and ought not now to be
violated by either party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
COUNTRY MERCHANTS


Can find the largest stock of TRUNKS in North
South Carolina at BALDWIN'S Agency for the great
Metropolitan Trunk Mandatory, Wilmington n. G..
81. 900 worth of sole leather TRAVELLING
TRUNKS, made to special order and warranted supe-
ror any others in the marketat ten per cent adj
from manufacturers prices-now landing from
various schooners.
Ladies Trunks.
new style-the latest French novelty-the most
completely arranged introduced 10 any market.
few dozen ordered, and will be received by the goth
of present month.
The very latest style of English Reticule; no lady
will do without after she has them.
One hundred nests of Packing Trunks, at manufac-
turer's prices, 81 %, and upwards.
Trunks at Wholesale.
We can offer extraordinary inducements to country
Merchants Our large sales and exclusive Agency en-
abIes offer the greatest bargains to the trade
Trunks shipped free of charge for drayage.
large variety of Trunks for Boys and Misses. Those
who may be going off school, can he supplied at very
low prices at BaLDWlNS
April II, 1860. At Wilmington N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

DAVIDSON COLLEGE.-At a meeting Of Concord
Presbytery, held at Steel Creek Church in this
county week before last the following persons
elected Trustees of Davidson College: Rev d A
Penick, Sr, Rev J ID Hall, Rev G d Parks, Rev S
& Pharr, Rev b Krider. Maj II Hill, Judge
Osborne. W S Harris, and DR. e l. Hunter
We see it stated that the Rev. A. w. Miller
formerly of this place, will deliver the Sermon be-
fore the graduating class of the College at next
Commencement
Concord FEMALE COLLEGE--The following
were elected Trustees of this Institutions Rev's r
ii I.afferty, f Rockwell, B S Krider, Col a
Allison and V G Barringer, Esq,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
Private Surgical Hospital.

We, the undersigned, having opened private Surgi-
pared furnish comfortable quarters to those Patients
from distance who may require professional
vices in the treatment of Surgical diseases
The above Institution is located Main street. in a
quiet part of the town. The buildings and we'll
ventilated with good out-budngs for the accommoda-
tion of negroes
All diseases of contagious character will be strict
ly excluded.
Communications through the Post Office addressed
to Caldwell Gibbon will receive prompt attention.
p. G. CALDWELL, NJ. d.
ROBERT GIBBON NJ. d.
April H. 1860. J. w. CALDWELL, II. d.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

AEs q bales of Cotton were burnt in Yorkville
al the hings Mountain Railroad Depot on the
I'm I'm inst. ~ of the bales belonged to Mr. John
Smith and mother, of Broad River
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
Dissolution.

The partnership hitherto existing between VIM. lid
dy L Sons is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
WIN. TIDDY Senior,
WILLIAM TIDDY, Junior
RICH'D N. TIDDY.
Charlotte, April 10, 1860. If.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

One of the largest printing presses in the world
is used in New York for printing "Webster's Spell
ling Book" 1t is said that more than one million
copies OF this book are sold annually.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24
Notice.

All Persons indebted to the Firm of BOONE Il CO.,
requested call at upon Attorney SAMUEL
P. SMITH, Esq, in whose hands have placed our
Notes and Accounts for collection, and settle without
delay.
BOONE & co.
April II, 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

STH DIsTRICT.-The opposition Convention for
the Sth District was held in Ashevlle on the tn
inst. \. S. Merrimon and W. NJ. Ship were ap-
pointed delegates to the Baltimore Convention
No Eleetor was apponted-that is to be done by
committee hereafter. \ resolution was passed in
favor of extending. by State aid, the Western Ex-
tension Railroad through the counties of HAYWOOD
jackson, Macon and Cherokee towards Chattanoo-
ga, with a branch down the French Broad. In
view of the large amount of money required from
the State Treasury for this purpose, of our
opposition friends IN the mountains resolved that
slave property ought to be taxed according to value
They seem to be after the negro particularly, a
very useful thing when railroads are to be built
Ia Ii is rumOred about town. and the rumor is
entitled to some credence, that the Hon. Kenneth
Rayner posltIvel declines to endorse the humbug
of I'D r"toTem, and will probably take the stump
against 1t IN few davs It is also rumnred that
he has written to Mr. Donnell the alternate to the
Baltimore (Opposition) Convention informing him
that he cannot serve a delegate to that Conven-
tion but that he expects to support the nominee
OF the Charleston Convention for the Presidency
We cannot vOuch for the truth of these rumors,
out we think there is little doubt of their correct
ness-Raieigh Press
Mr. Pool and our opposition friends must indeed,
De In bad way when such men as Rayner refuse
to support them. TIE democratic party can tri-
umph without Mr. Rayner's aid, but if he chooses
10 vote RICH: this time in obedience tn his ipdq-
ment, no one can object
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

Practice AGAINST Professionalism Mr.
John Pool member of the Senate of North
Carolina, he voted against the system he is
advocatng-he voted against the ad valorem prin-
ciple-he voted against calling Convention Of
the people to amend the Constitution. Then, he
not the opposition candidate for Governor
hen he acted on his own good judgment of what
right, uniniuenced by Gubernatorial visions.
No,o he favors what he then opposed-now his
better judgment is warped by his hatred of the
democratic party and his very anxious desire to be
Governor. We cannot believe that it is possible
for him and his party to deceive the people in that
way. Gov. Ellis has been true to all sections of
the State-he has acted consistently with his pro-
fessons-he is Western man and the charge that
he is or has been untrue to the interests of the
West is without the least foundation in fact
We resort to no abuse of Mr. Pool-we do not
misrepresent him-he can and will be defeated
without anything of that kind. The people can
and do understand the deceptive game the opposi-
ton party is playing and they will re-elect
John W. Ellis. Mark that
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

Bss- Those in search of recreation and pleasure
this Summer will find the IN. e. White Sulphur
Springs" in Catawba county, an agreeable place to
visit. We have heretofore stated that Col. Rob
ards, of Salisbury, had purchased these Springs,
and we now direct attention to his advertisement
in another column. We know something about
the Springs, and we know the high reputation the
proprietor sustains as a landlord, and We do not
hesitate to assure the public North Carolinians
especially that they will find trip to that water
ing place not only pleasant, but beneficial to the
invalid Give the North Carolina Springs trial
time anyhow, and then if you not satisfied
60 hack to the fashionable parvenu society"
abroad
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

$4,000 of the money stolen from the Marine
Bank of Columbus, Ga. has been found secreted
under bridge in that city. It is stated that a
okkeeper in the bank has been arrested, charged
with the robbery.
On the 10th, Adams Express was robbed of
$4,000 near the New Haven, Conn.,, depot. The
Company Immediately refunded the amount to the
owners.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

CoNGREss.-In the Senate, Mr. johnson, of
Tenn, offered a substitute for the Homestead Bill
passed by the House. A resolution appropriating
$4,000 to defray the expenses of the japanese
Ambassadors, soon to arrive in this country, has
been passed.
A resolution appropriating SIS, 900 to defray the
expenses of investigating committees, was passed
by the House of Representatives. The Black Re-
publicans get up investigating committees to make
C pital false charges against the democratic par
ty, and the government treasury is made to foot
the bill
In order to irritate southern members, black
republican introduced resolution to educate the
negroes of the District of Columbia at the expense
of the L. S. treasury.
Mr. Schwartz offered resolution, which
read for the information of the House. instructing
the committee on public expenditures to report
bill reducing the compensation of members of
Congress eight dollars per diem for each day Of
actual service; and providing also that when both
houses, by joint resolution, adjourn to attend
political convention, the members voting therefor
shall not receive pay during the recess.
Mr. Sherman objected to the resolution.
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APPOINTMENTS Gov. Ellis and Mr. Pool will
address the people at the following times and

places:
Smithfcld, Johnston Wednesday, April 18th.
Gudsboro. Wayne, Thursday, 2Gth
KeuauSville, Dupn, Saturday, 26th.
Onslow c. H., Monday, goth.
Beaufort. Carterct Tuesday, May LIST.
Newborn, Craven. Thursday 3D..
Kinstou, LcmOir Saturday, 9TH.
Snow Hill. Greene, Monday. 18th.
GrcenvilIc. Pitt, Tuesday, 8th.
Washington, Beaufort, Wednesday, 9th.
Some complaint has been made by the opposition
that Gov. Ellis made his first appointments to ad-
dress the people without consulting Mr. Pool.
The reason Gov Ellis announced his appointments
at the time he did was in consequence Of informa-
tior received at Raleigh that Mr. Pool had already
commenced the canvass. The correctness of this
information has been denied by the opposition press,
but it turns that the report originated with Mr.
Pool himself who in letter TO DIR Emmons, stat
ed that he NPooD would open the canvass on the
goth of March. Even if this had not been the
case, there good cause for complaint, as
Gov. Ellis went to Nr Pools section to begin
the canvass.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-24

JNO. E. BROWN, Secretary.