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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
COUNTY CONVENTION.

In another column we publish the proceedings
of the Mccklenburg County Convention, held for
the purpose of nominating democratic candidates
to represent the county in the next General Assem-
BLY, There were 81 delegates present, represent
ing every District in the county except one. Lem
Tvs. Capt John Walker was nominated, unanm-
ousy for the Senate, every District voting for him
on the first ballot. Stephen W. Davis. Esq, OF
Charlotte, and Maj. J. NJ. Potts, of Steel Creek,
we're nominated for TIE Commons Every man in
the Convention, either spectator or delegate, so
far as we can learn admits that the business was
transacted fairly and impartialy; in fact, we point
TO the proceedings to show the tairuess aud the
proper manner in which the Convention was con-
Quoted We presume there can be no question on
this point. Each beat cOnstable's district IN the
county was allowed one vOte-the Town, comprls-
Ing two beats was of course, entitled to and allow
ed two votes.
The candidates are too well known to make it
necessary for us to speak Of them at length They
are intelligent reliable gentlemen, have been
anything else but democrats, and ale warm sup
porters ofGov. Ellis and the platform of the party.
Capt Walker has heretofore represented the coun-
" in both branches of the Legislature always with
general satisfaction to his constituents. AS off
State
Mcssrs Davis aud Potts are farmers, liberal. hon
orabie gentlemen, aud deserve the united support
of the democratic party, which we have no doubt
they will receive.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

In Chester, the 18th April, Dir Josiah BedOn, 81
Walterboro Miss Mary daughter of the late Thomas
McLure
On the 18th April by Rev, W. W. Pharr, Mr. J. Low
rance Miss NJ E. McNeely, all of lredell.
Ia Iredell comfy the 18th April, Mr. o. A. Woods
to Miss Mary L. Chipley.
In Rowan county GA oath ult., DR.. Saml Brauley,
of lrede TO Miss Malinda c., daughter Of the late
John Barr.
In Raleigh, the 26th April, William E. Anderson,
Esq to Miss Mary Louisa Syme, daughter of John w.
Syme ESQ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

GEN. Sam HeUsTos need not have gone to the trou-
BILE of writing letter denouncing conventions, and
declining to allow his naHe to be used at Charleston.
He stood more chance getting nomination, of
receiving respectful notice from the Democratic
Convention than the man in the mocu. Sam Houston
always in favor of Conventions as long as he
thought they would promote him, but be
found out he could impose them longer he joined
the KnoW Nothtngs, and would now doubt like very
much to get nomination from the opposition party
We not surprised that such men Sam Houston
don't like democratic eon<eatiens
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

SIGN.-In the proceedings OF the Black
Republican meetings at the North, we always
find two resolutions at least one opposing slavery
and its extension and the other denouncing the
democratic party. In the proceedings of opposition
meetings at the South resolution also denouncing
the democratic party is always to be found.
The Black Republicans denounce the democratic
party because it is in their way and prevents them
from concentrating their infamous designs-the
democratic party is battling for the rights of the
South, and therefore the Black Republicans de-
nounce it. The Opposition party at the South
in North Caroliua-are also denouncing the demo-
cratic party, and abusing its members without stint,
for the purpose of turning democrats out of Office
and putting themselves (the mongrel opposition
ists) in power. Now, we appeal to every candid
man to reflect and say if this is right
What have the members of the democratic
party in North Carolina done to merit so much
wings, then knOw-nothings and are now simply
oppositionistse The State and her citizens have
prospered abundantly under democratic rule
no public officer in North Carolina has proven dis
honest unfaithful to his trust, and certainly
there is good for the virulence and bitter
ness which is now brought to bear against the de-
mocracy by opposition presses and speakers.
Has- At the Opposition Convention for the Sd
District, f. j. Hale, d. L. Russell and Giles
Leitch were appointed delegates to the Baltimore
Convention. Oliver H. Dockery, of Richmond,
was chosen elector.
Tho onnosition Con yention for the 9Th (Gui1fnrdl
District was held last week. G. Foster was ap
pointed Elector, and John Manning and Hon. E.
G. Reade were elected delegates to the Baltimore
Convention. John A. Gilmer present and
made "a speech
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
NO MORE MAILS.

We informed that the authorities of the Raleigh
4 CASTOR North Carolina, and the Charlotte 4 S. c.
Railroads. refuse carry the Mails their roads
from and after this date. More pay demanded which
demand the Department has not granted hence the
fu'al to carry the mails This will great in
convenience to the public especially the business por-
tion and what is to be done, can't tell The roads
have right of course, to ask more pay; but whether
they have right. or justified and excusab!e for
causing much inconvenience by stopping the mails,
is question about which there will be a difference of
opinion. Certainly it should not be in the power of
Railroad Presidents to stop the mails whenever they
please.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

In this county. on 30Ih April, Mr.. Eli Griffith.
In this county the 24nd of April Mrs Rossanns
Blanchard wife OF the late Thomas Blanchard in the
74th year of her age.
In Floyd county, Ga, on the 18th April, Mr. d. A.
Williamson, aged about 50 years. The deceased was
born and raised in Mecklenburg county, and removed
to Georgia in 1898. He leaves wife and family, to-
gether with many relatives and friends, TO mourn their
loss.
In State. vile the 10th April Mrs Jane E., wife OF
R. Q. Davidson, in the oath year of her age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

THE Sabbath Schools of lIarrison's, Hebron and
Charlotte Churches, propose having Sabbath School
Celebration at Hebron Church. Tuesday the 9th Of
May apd respectfully aud cordially invite the Schools
of other denominations to participate II will be
basket meeting and each delegation will be expected
to bring the substontiaks
procession will lie formed at 10 o'clock A. NJ and
march the stand where appropriate addresses will
be delivered.
An train will leave Charlotte in the morning,
and return in the afternoon.
MAY LIST, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

Three hunters from Kansas, says the st. Louis
Bulletin, lately returned from months hunt on
the Arkansas River, binging with them the skins
of three hundred anl seven wolves. Another party
of twelve, in two months time secured over two
thousand skins. The skins are worth enc dol
lar apiecc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

PROF. PAPE, of the Charlotte Female Institute.
offers his services the citizens of Charlotte and
rounding country TO tune and repair Pianos.
He will also furnish Pianos of fine tone and finish at
Manufacturers prices and warranted those who may
wish to purchase. specimen be at his
residence.
May l. 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

S"tSoLISG A gentleman has forwarded us specimens
0is~ndling letters from Baltimore signed j. Marshall
Co. onering prize of $4,000 upon the payment of
$40 Tor Lottery tickets This swndIe has been pretty
well exposed in this section One gentleman gravely
returned tnanks to AessrS. Marshall and authorized
mem TO deduct the 10 from the prize and remit the
oahce. IL Is almost unnecessary to warn the public
against this trick too trausparent but 10 prevent
any person being taken in. pronounce bare faced
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01


Ray If the Fayetteville Observer will refer to
the Democrat of last week, and to a number pub
lished few weeks since, it will see that we have
published fair accounts of the discussion in the
East The account of the discussion between Gov
Ellis and Mr. Pool at Elizabeth City. published by
us last week, is farer than any account ever pub
,ished by any opposition paper The Observer is
not just fed in charging that the Standards ac-
counts prepared for the West, because whatever
is read in the West is also read in the East The
Standard circulates largely in the East, and the
Democrat has very fair circulation in that Sec
ton, that nothing could be gained by publish
ing one-sded accounts for the West. 1t has not
been done Gov. Ellis will occupy the same posi-
ton in the West he does in the East.
But Gov. Ellis speech at Gatesvllle has been
msrepresented by the opposition press, and some
Of these misrepresentation pointed out by the
Governor in his speech at Smithfeld the other
day, as will be seen by the following which we
copy from an account of the discussion in the
Raleigh Press Of Friday last.
Gov Ellis said he was a western man, and OPP
posed to ad vaiorem In speaking ofthe disparity
of the taxes paid by the east and the west: he had
been srepresented.-lt had been stated that he
SAID, the west, ike the morse leecn, was Stl
crying FOR more more. He said no such thing
what he did say, Was that notwithstanding this dis
parity of taxation, there demand for more,-
that like the horse leech the cry still for more
But this cry came not from the west-it came FROM
the politicians of the Opposition convention. The
direct result of their new scheme was to increase
tn proportion of the burhens of taxes borne by
the two sections. He thought the west would be
satisfied with the present order of things Her
railroads progressing, and ought to be extended
westward. until the several connexions with the
Tennessee roads are made. This ought to be done
speedily practicable, and he said it here to-
d y as he had said it in Currituck, where these
things arc not popular. They were his real senti-
ments, and it Was right that they should know
them
These misrepresentation were made in the west
to effect his election, bat they would have weight
The people of the west knew him. aud they knew,
too, that he had fought many hard battles for their
interests. He now fighting battle for their
best interest well as the best interest of all
tions. He thought he would be able to show the
people of the west. when he met them, that it is
better for them to res, quiet under the present
der of things"
How many of the opposition papers will copy
the above and place Gov. Ellis in correct posi-
ton before their readers? We shall see.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

Look TO THE RECoRD-The Fayetteville Ob
server copies paragraph from our paper of las,
week. wherein We say that Mr. Pool, when in the
Legislature, voted against ad valorem and against
calling Convention to amend the Constitution
The Observer replies to 1t as follows:
sin publishing the above the Democrat add. that
it abuse of MIR Pool-does mis epresent
him" Why, them does not the Democrat publish the
sketches of Mr. Pools speech at Gatssvil1e and a,
Marlborough (the last Democratic,) which show very
plainly that what he voted against in the Legislature
altogether different from what is before the
people and what he is in sro: Of The ad ralorem
he then voted against ad valorem on every thing
but slayes-the ad valorem he wants must include
slaves. The Convention he voted against a
Convention the white bass-the Convention he
advocates is Convention the federal basis If the
Democrat does not wish to misrepresen Mr Pool, let
il give his own statement OF these facts
Certainly we do not intend or desire to misre-
present Mr. Pool and our readers shall see that we
do not. Neither Mr. Pool nor the Observer deny
the correctness of our statement, but an ex-
cuse is offered, viz: that "the Convention he Mr.
Poo) voted against a Convention on the ~hHe
basis" Now let us see how that stands Mr.
Gorrers amendment to Mr.. Bledsoe's bill was as
follows:
"Mr BIedsoe's bill to amend the Consultation. by
repeating the 3rd section of the 4h article of the
anendcQ CONSTITUTION, OelnR unOer COnSluerallOn IN
the Senate, Mr. Gorrell moved to amend by striking
out all after the enactng clause, and inserting the
following:
That free and open Convention Of the people, be
held in the city of Raleigh the 3rd Monday Of
November next, the delegates in which, when duly
assembled and organized shall have the power alter
amend and remodel the State Constitution in such
shall be b.st calculated establish justice,
ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common
defense promote the general welfare, and secure the
bless sings of liberty to ourselves and postery
Mr. Pool voted against the above resolution,
and there is nothing in it about the white basis.
it WIS to be "free and open convention
to make any alterations in the Constitution its
members might think proper-an unrestricted
convention. Nothing is said about the phite basis,
and Mr. Poo! cannot excuse his inconsistency such
fimsy prctext as that Neither will it do for Mr.
Pool to say that he voted against ad valorem E
the last Legislature bec1use slaves were exempted
for it proposed to amend the Constitution by
Lcg'si1firr enrichment ST. as to include slaves, ond
hr 1Hr POND rotcd against that
So MIR Pool aud our friends of the Observer are
in bad way generally.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
STR AYED,

From my stable on Saturday, 2sth April, bay Mare,
rather spare made with fine head and eyes and has
wart on one shoulder When last heard from she was
the Salisbury road. Any information concerning
her will be thankfully received
ELIZABETH SMITH.
Charlotte, May l, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
MANUFACTURES.

.N.4.TTF$l(T(lRF II. where will be kept n
s:an;ly on ns pecon and sale, SADDLES, HARNESS.
&c &C. of orr manufacture together with Collars
warranted not to gall and select and general assort-
of every article appertanng to the trade all of
which will be sold at the lowest figures for cash or
approved names. The Manufacturing Department will
be committed to the most proficient workmen, under
the super vision of Mr. ROBERT SHAW. Distant orders
particularly soliced-work and quality of goods guar
antei.
sess- Repairing of all kinds executed with neatness
and dispatch. -.-.. e..
N p. The highest market prices paid for hides.
Twins Corner Bald ne. H. NJ. PRlTCHARD.
May l. 1860 en-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

H< The Raleigh Register, of Saturday, contains an
account of the discussion at Smh6eld. One and a
quarter columns is devoted Mr. Pool, while Gov, Ellis
has the benefit of only about six inches space 1t is
time for opposition prints quit talking about unfair
ness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
TOBACCO FACTORY.

The subscribers have erected Tobacco Factory at
Chestnut Grove. Iredell county, for the purpose OF
manufac curing Tobacco and prepared to furnish
the trade with good srtice.
Leaf Tobacco bought at market prices for cash.
MARSH DAVIS.
Nav l. 1860. nd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

THE DEMOCRACY MovING.-We publish, to-
day, the proceedings of the Senatorial District
Convention of CASTOR, Catawba and Lincoln. 1t
will be that Jasper Stowe, of Lincoln was
nominated for the Senate. No better selection
could have been made.
1t will also be seen that John F. Hoke, Esq,
has been nominated as the democratic candidate
to represent Lincoln in the House of Commons.
a friend in Dallas, who attended the Lin
coin Convention, writes us that the democrats of
the above Counties are fully aroused and de
termined to give Gov. Ellis hearty support
Pool will gain nothing in that section.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

EARLY Passive indebted to our esteemed
friend: Mrs Williamson Wallace for a mess of Sugar
Peas, the FIRST We have this
STRAwBERRIEs.-To Miss ka:e Caldwell. we are also
indebted for the first Straw berries of the season
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

HOUSE BURNT.-The dwelling house of Mrs
Rachael Bell, widow Of Jas. II. Bell, in Deweese
neighborhood in this county, was burnt on the
night of the 10Th April Furniture and every thing
was consumed. Mrs Bell being poor woman,
the loss is quite a heavy one to her.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
Dissolution.

dissolution.
The partnership hitherto existing between VIM lid.
dy Sons is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
WM. TIDDY, Senior,
WILLIAM TIDDY, Junior,
RICH'D N. TIDDY.
Charlotte, April 10, 1860. 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

COLUMBIA April 81 Sales of Cotton to-day amoant-
ed 20 379 bales, at prices ranging from 10 to lac
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

na- We are indebted to friend J. VI. W
Flow of Clear Greek for a club OF 10 subs cribers
Since the first of January last the circulation {"
the Democrat has very largely increased. In the
two counties of Lincoln and Meckenburg alone We
have about nine hundred subscribers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
LATEST

Up to Sunday night We received no news of the
adoption of Platform. We learned from passen.
ger that it was voted on, perhaps, on Saturday
Hon. WV. Avery of N. C., chairman of the Com.
mittee, made an able speech in support OF the ma
jority report The members of the committee sub
hitting the minority report from Maine, New
York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont
Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Illinois, Indiana Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa
The South stands united for the majority report
1t was thought that the previous question would
be ordered on Saturday, and the question about a
platform settled. If SO, shall probably receive
news OF the nomination this evening.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

ELKcroR.-Henry w. Miller, Esq, of Raleigh,
has been appointed democratic klcctor in the 18th
District, in place Of Paul Cameron, declined.
Hon A w Venable is assistant Elector
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

FRosr-On Thursday morning last, the Goth
quite a heavy fr,st was visible in this section
though We do not th;nk mu n damage done to
vegetation. For several days the weather was
cool, requiring the of fires aud winter clothing
rS- The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

"For our part we do not see why the Governor
should be furious against the Wake County Working
Mems Association, why he should "denounCe them
object to their circulating their Address which
written and printed and circulated months ago. We
read IT, bat understand that relates altogether
the question of equal taxation, without any personal
allusIon to- Gov. Ellis. Upon what doth this
Cesar feed that he is grown great" that respect
able citizens, working others, may dare
circulate their views of public matters pain of his
displeasure and denuncaton.-F Fayetteville Observer.
Gov. Ellis has right complain of the conduct of
of the members of the political association at
R.Ieigh called the Wake County Workngmen's Asso-
eia;iou" The Address of that Association has been
adopted BY the Opposition party and is being crcula
for the purpose nurng Gov Ellis Democratic
party, and it is unfair for who profess be demo-
Gratis and friends of Gov. Ellis TO assist in circulating
it. If they opposed to Gov. Ellis reelection let
them say openly, and then object to their
conduct We have heretofore said that this mis-caled
"Workingmeu'S Association was gotten up bv few
Raleigh poliiicans-but few ice real corkin0 men
had anything to do with t-and have no doubt thew
mortified aud aggravated because the democratic
party, in State Convention did not choose 10 adort
their scheme. We do not deny (nor does Gov Ellis
deny) the right of the member, of that Association
take position they please but let it be done openly
let us know who we have to fight against That would
be fair. and that is all we ask We think that even
the Observer will agree with in this position.
Now is the time for all friends of Gov Ellis to
be active Every means possible is beng used BY the
Opposition to defeat him, and call upon democrats
everywhere to be their guard against the schemes
used against him, matter from whom they emanate
I6c The Greensboro Patriot accuses democratic
papers of misrepresentation, because some of them
published paragraph stating that the opposition Com
rentIon IN the Sth District instructed delegates
the Baltimore Convention to endorse the nominee of
the Charleston Convention if he a national con-
sentative man. The paragraph cqpicd from an
opposition paper, the RuiheGfnrdon Enquirer and the
fSlo would do well settle the matter with its CO.
worker hrst and talk about democratic nisr, e.
'entauons. We never Published the statemen because
we oeeEe tue opposition deiermi ed 10 opose tn
deoerac party no matter who its candidates are: but
we 'n'hA inc AShe'he Advocate, another opposition
paper puoished where the Convention was held stated
sditoriay, that II thought the deeraies 10 Baltmore
would go for endorsing the Charles ton nominee n he
was national man. We uny alIude to the pater for
the purpose of showing that is not drmorraIs bo
are subject to the charge of mi>r presentation
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

lection to all its citizens whether at home abroad
and whether native foreign born
B. Resoiped, That of the necessities of the age,
IN military commercial and postal point of view. is
speedy communication between the Atlantic and Pa
chic States: and the Democratic party pledge such
Constitutional Government aid will insure the con-
strnction of railroad the Pacific coast the
Hest practicable period.
4. Resoired, That in favor of the acquisition
of the Island of Cuba, such shall be hon.
orable TO ourselves and Just to Spain
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

May !, 1860.