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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
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SOUTHERN FRUIT.

| It will, no doubt, be gratifying to Southern
pomOlogists to know in what estimation their fruit
is beginning to be held at the North The last
| (October) number of the Horticulturalisto con.
tains drawings Of the Seckel aud Bartlett Pears
grown South" The Editor says "This old
State has generally been esteemed as fit only to
produce tar and turpentine' but she is now about
to redeem herself, and we take the opportunity Of
giving her good position in the genealogical
world or at least that part of her known as Gin
ton; the other part, we hope will follow In quick
succession We know of no man who, during the
past twelve years, has had greater opportunities of
testing fruit from all sections of the country than
we have had, except, perhaps, our good old friend
Charles Downing; and we state deliberately, that
the best pears We have ever eaten were those re-
Gently sent US by Dr. BizzeE of Clinton, N. G..
The Seckel, of which We here give portrait, it
will be perceived, is out of shape, but it was very
large, fne-grained juicy, melting and exquisitely
aromatic, including even the nipple, which looks
odd enough on Seckel Pear; but there is no
mistake about it. The Bartlett, too, is large,
and out of shape; and for this reason and because
it is the best one we have ever eaten, we give a
portrait of it. The White Doyenne too, was very
large and very fine; the same remark will also
apply to the Washington, pear not appreciated
as much as it deserves" .~...
The same number also contains drawings of two
new varieties of Southern Peaches He says ::
/" We are indebted to DIR. Hunter, of Lincoln CO.,
N. g., for specimens of very fine peaches, named
Lincoln Cling and Hunters Fdrorite.- We pre-
sent drawings of both, not only as portraits, but
also as specimens of photographic engraving, a
new application of the art. Both varieties have
nipple, which is most prominent in the Cling. The
latter is large, with well marked suture extend
ing through the nipple; color yellow, with GRIM
son cheek; stone medium. 1t has spicy flavor
Hunters Fduorite is freestone of good size, color
yellow, with beautiful crimson cheek suture not
prominent; stone small. 1t is juicy and sweet,
with fine spicy flavor"
These extracts sufficiently illustrate the fruit
growing capabilities of the South. Favorable
notices frequently appear in the Horticulturalist"
of our fine Southern fruit, particularly of the
Apple, the Pear, the Peach, and the Grape, which
should stimulate to renewed zeal in genealogical
culture c. L. H.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Victor Emmanuel entered Naples on the It'll
of October.
Advices from, Syria state that the French have
established provisional municipality at Debri
Atkanlnar, and have reinstated the Christians in
houses built by French soldiers.
An insane man had attempted to shoot the
Queen Of Spain. a.r
. Garibaldi's Neapolitan Ministry has resigned.
Count Cavour, in his speech before the Sardin-
ian Legislature, said:
Gan attack against Rome and Venice has also
been spoken of. We desire that the Eternal City
should become the capital of Italy; but regards
the means to that end we should be able to say in
what condition we shall be six months hence.
"The Revolution in Rome will be accomplished
by the conviction that liberty is favorable to re-
Ggion."
The Times Paris correspondent says that the
departure of the Pope's Nuncio from Rome is con-
sidered the forerunrer of the Popes leaving the
city. -a#
LIVERPOOL. Oct. 19.-77, 900 bales of cotton
changed from first to second hands, during the
week ending last night. The market closed with
an advance of I'd. on the week, caused principally
by unfavorable news from the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
Real Estate for Sale.

desire to sell my Real Estate in the town Of Char
lotte, much thereof can find purchasers for;
and for this purpose shall offer at public Auction
Tuesday of Superior Court, being the 18th ofNovem-
ber the following valuable property, to-wit:
The Dwelling House and Lot now occupied by my.
self a.
One at present occupied by Jas. A. Sadler.
One occupied by Mr. Heilbrun.
One occupied by Col. Ray.
One occupied by DIR. F. Scarr.
One occupied by Mr. Saurs.
Also, the handsome Dwelling inst completed on the
sorner Of Tryon and Depot streets.
Terms will be easy, and made known on the day OF
sale. ''
nH- Further information can be obtained on appli.
cation to Mr. r. Tiddy, at the Marble Yard. -
WILLIAM TIDDY.
Oct 80, 1860. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
ADULTERAPED DRUGS.

AT recent Convention of Apothecaries, in the
city of New York, one of the committees reported
that frauds in medicines are carried on 10 this
country to an extent of which the public can form
conception, and that the amount of mischief
caused thereby is enormous and appalling. Il is
said that substances, sometimes innocent at others
almost deadly in their nature, are mixed with va
rious medicines, to improve their appearance, in
crease their quantity, or in some way render them
more saleable or more profitable. Sand, some
times to the extent of seventy eighty per cent
or even gypsum, is added to the solids, while water
is mixed with the fluids till they become altogeh-
er inert, or even change their very nature. The
consumers of drugs being unaequainted with the
properties of the articles dealt out to them, are
easily deceived The matter should be earnestly
taken in hand by City, State and National Medi-
cal Societies. Among other remedies for these
fraudulent authorizations, it has been recommended
that Drug Inspector be appointed to visit apothe-
carries shops, analyze samples of the drugs sold,
and furnish the results of the analysis together
with the elements Of the genuine article, and pub
lish the names and residences of the adulterators
No objection could be made to such proceeding by
the many scientific, educated aud honorable
apothecares of the country, whilst it is due to the
public that those who are not so should be ex-
posed and punished
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
THE MECKLENBURG AGRICULTURE
...r eggs AT, SOCIETY.

On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, meet
ings of the Society were held. The President of
the Society, A. B. Davidson, Esq, read an Essay
on Wednesday evening, giving his practical ex-
perience and much valuable advice. A copy was
requested for publication. A valuable Essay was
also read by DIR. d. Asbury.
Resolutions lamenting the death of Andrew
Springs, the former President of the Society," were
passed. -
A vote of thanks was rendered to NJ. p Craw-
ford Esq for his able and instructive Address, and
the following committee appointed to request a
copy for publication: ] Young, Laban Grier
and VIM Yates.
A vote of thanks was also rendered to the Mar
shall, Chas E Bell, and his assistants, for their
prompt and efficient services
In answer to calls, Hon ID nj Barringer and
VIM Johnston, Esq, addressed the Society in a
few brief remarks ~.
A B Davidson was reelected President of the
Society, together with the following Vice Presi-
dents: John Young of Charlotte, Cham
bers of Iredell, Gen FL Walkup of Union, Maj
r S Young and E r Harris of Cabarrus, DR. c l.
Hunter of Lincoln, DR. W R Holt of Davidson, g
w Hoyle of CASTOR, NJ P Crawford and James
Miller of Lancaster, s. c, and A B Springs of
York, s G. The other officers will be elected at
called meeting of the Society.
The Society then adjourned, subject to the call
of the President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

There were at the Princes Ball, New York, be.
sides musicians, attendants, &c, three thousand
aud twenty-five persons. 1t is safe to calculate
that much of the fnery worn on the occasion will
never be paid for. The loss will fall to the shop
keepers who were not considered sufficiently refn-
ed to attend the Ball What world
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
PUBLIC SALE.

As administrator Of VIM c. Bestty deed, will sell
public auction, Friday the 18th of November at
the late residence of the deceased Two Horses two
Cows Pork Hogs, Corn, Fodder, Hay, re-, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Tools, and other
ticles not necessary to enumerate.
q. W. WILLIAMSON, Admir-.
All persons indebted to the deceased must come for.
ward and settle, and those having claims must present
them for payment.
Oct. 80, 1860. 36-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

All styles of DENTAL WORK executed in satisfac-
tory manner. Persons desringit can have work done
their residences by informing him in person or by
addressing him at Charlotte.
By means of a recent invention, ARTIFICIAL TEETE
are inserted on vulcanized India-Rubber base This
method besides possessing zany natural advantages
over all Others is also cheaper. Specimens Of this
work will be shown to those wishing 1t.
OFr1cB in Granite Row, over Adams Express once.
June s. 1890. #
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

In this county, the 3oth ult, by Rev. John Hun
ter, Mr. Thomas L. Hunter to Miss Hannah isabella
Hood, daughter Of James Hood.
In S,atesville, Mr. J. s. McCubbins Of Salisbury to
Miss Margaret T. Bell.
In Rowan county, on the 25th ult James N. Heilig
to Miss Margaret A. Coon. .-etf
In Arson county, on the 26th ult Artemus Watson,
aged rs years, to Miss Susan Currin, aged years.
In Raleigh, on the 27th ult- Mr. s L Riddle to Miss
Martha White.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

BAPTIST STATE CoNvENTIoN.-This Ecclesi-
astieal body assembled in annual Convention, in
the Baptist Church, in Goldsboro, on Wednesday
last, at IL o'clock; Rev. James Mcdaniel, Modera-
tor, and Elder L. E. Skinner, Secretary, and F.
Fl. Ivey, Assistant Secretary, pro. tenn.
The number of delegates in attendance, will
compare favorably, we learn. with that on preced-
ing occasions Gotdsboro Rouyh Notes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
GROCERY STORE.

The subscriber informs the public that at his STORE
near the Jail, he keeps on hand a good supply Of
GROCERIES, AND PROVISIONS.
Such as Sugar, Coffee Molassss Msal, Bacon, Chick.
ens Butter, Eggs, Potatoes, &c.
Those paironizing him will be accommodated 90 to
quantity, quality and price. Give him cali
II. 8. oZMEyT,
Oct 30, 1860. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
LIST OF PREMIUMS.

We published list Of the Premiums awarded at
the Mecklcnburg Agricultural Fair in an Extra on
Friday last, few hours after they were read gu
on the Fair Grounds. The list will be found in
to-day's paper, with some slight corrections in
names, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

A PECULIAR DIVORCE CAsE-The London
Court Journal says: A divorce case, under pecu-
liar circumstances, is likely to attract public atten.
ton. A lady belonging to distinguished family,
long hesitated between two eligible suitors, she at
length selected one of them and was married, but
soon fancied she had made wrong selection, and
eloped with her rejected sutton Proceedings were
instituted, and she was among the first to avail
herself of Sir CresswelPs process Of "Freedom
made Easy" by marrying her guilty partner, but
she seems scarcely to know her own mind, for she
has since re-eeped with her first husband. Casu-
lists are puzzled as to which she may be disposed
TO like best = -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Dr. Jones who was waylayed and shot, recently,
by a wretch named Inseore, in Davie county, has
died Of the wound. The murderer is in jail at
Mocksyile
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

s9- For the last ten days Mr.. Douglas has been
in the South making speeches, thus doing all he
to defeat the democratic party and give the
Southern States to Bell.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Bay The Cumberland County Agricultural Fair
will be held at Fayetteville the l4th, 18th and
10th of this month We are indebted to John p.
Mclean, Esq, Secretary, for an invitation to be
present on the occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
Church Election .

The following named gentlemen have been elected Il
serve as stewards of Dallas Circuit for 1861 w
Shipp, L N Voen, James CASTOR, W Thompson,
Linebarger, j Rankin. Nov. 6.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
~ Notice is hereby given that an

pcation will be made at the session of the Gen.
eral Asse mby of North Carolina for act TO extend
the corporate limits of the of Monroe, and for
special act for the better regulation of said town.
Nov 6. 1860. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
MEETING OF SYNOD.

The Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina, met
in Statesville, on the evening of the Oath of Oc.o
Der, and was organized by electing Rev. Mr. Laf
ferty, Moderator, and Rev. Mr. Mcpherson, and
Rev. Mr. Caldwell, Secretaries The opening Ser
mon was preached by Rev. K Nash. The num-
Der of Ministers, Elders, and visitors in attendance
was near six hundred. The new Presbyterian
Church not being quite finished services were
conducted IN the old Church, Methodist church
College and Town Hall, by the various ministers
present, affording ample accommodation for the
large congregation.
Sunday, Rev. Prof: Phillips, of Chapel Hill,
preached to over thousand persons in the Church
Grove, discourse eminent for theological learn
ing, deep piety and christian grace. The Holy
Communion was then administered to several
hundred believing Christians; Presbyterians, Meth
odist Lutherans, and Episcopalans the
solemnties and beauty peculiar to the Feast at the
Lords Table.
We would observe that on Friday evening, the
Ladies Of Concord Female College entertained the
members of Synod and visitors with charming
Concert, in the chapel of the institution.
The business of the Synod being completed, the
throng of DiviEes and visitors took their final de-
parture Monday morning, and we hope, with the
blessing of Heaven resting upon them for their
pious works. ...-
The Synod will meet next year in Raleigh at 81
o'clock, October 3lst.-StotesOiHe Express
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

FUNNY.-The Fayetteville Observer, under the
head of "Laughable, says that our remark that
the "Oppositionists oppose the democratic party
simply because it is the democratic party and kept
them from getting taste of the loaves and fishes"
is uncharitable; but says in the same article that
Gov. Ellis appoints democratic Railroad Directors
simply because they were democrats. If our re-
mark is unchartable, SO is that of our friends of
the Observer.
The Observer says that democrats have been ap-
pointed to all the vacant Judgeshps, $50 that of
the whole Superior Court Bench, in all, there
is not one who is not democrat" We can assure
the Observer that if the appointed Judges are de-
mocrats, they were not appointed on that account;
in fact, many of the most prominent wing lawyers
in the State Joined in request for their appoint
ment, aud we believe the Observer itself has pro-
nounced them good and proper appointments But
the Observer seems to have forgotten that when
the wing party in power there was only one
democratic Judge CDick) on the Bench for long
time; (and by the by, he is using his influence,
not official, to give the State to Bell.) But who
ever heard of whig Legislature or whig Cover
nor appointing democrat to Judgeship?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

CHARLESTON, Nov. 2-There was an advance In
Cotton during the week of &c the better grades.
Sales of the week II 900 bales Receipts Of the week
%, 25s bales.
COLUMBIA, Nov. 3.-The sales Of cotton yester-
day amounted to 235 baes-prces unchanged. Ex-
renles to IL 20-l00.
YORKvILLE, Oct. 3l.-Cotton market active sales
at so to 10 374. Flour scarce, and would command
So so to s. rs. Corn s5 to 81 per bushel.
NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-Cotton dull. Flour unchang-
ed, and wheat slightly declined.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Ba~ The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Company have declared semi-annual dividend of
per cent
The Bank of Wadesboro has declared semi
annual dividend of FIVE per cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Observation-Disclosures Fox, Bynum aud Myers
had discussion at Dallas on Tuesday last. Those
who heard the speakers say that Mr. Fox ably sus-
tanned the of Breckenridge and Lane. We
know that he has labored hard in this campaign
and energetically and promptly discharged his
duty.
At Dallas, previous to the discussion, the Hon.
Burton Crase addressed large number of his
constituents in the Coust House square
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

COMMITTED FOR BIeAMY.-An individual CIV
ing his name as VIM J. Enloe, was arrested few
days since by number of our citizens and
brought before Vigilance Committee, on sus-
picon of being an Aboitionist The proof was
not sufficient to convict him, but having been mar
ri9d twice, he handed over to the civil authori-
ties and committed to York Jail. 1t appears that
he has passed under different names. Reports
from several quarters justify us in holding him up
to the public as notorious and expert rascal. 1t
is probable that the sheriff will advertise him
give a description of the man, that both he ard
those he has imposed upon may have full justice.
He, during the examination before the Vigilance
Committee, made some contradictory statements,
sufficient to give any an insight into his real
character. Let the law take hold of him, the evil
dence be brought out, the penalty be enforced and
perhaps our country will soon be rid Of such mis-
chievous charaeters.-Rock HiH s. CO Chronicle.
The above individual or one with similar name
was married to girl in this place last spring we
believe. tEsf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

THE REMRDY.-A writer in the Wilmington
Herald, speaking of the probable election Of Lin
coin, suggests remedy as follows:
Mr. Editor: In the event of the election of the
Republican candidate to the Presidency, doubtless
there will be various propositions made in the next
Legislature of North Carolina, to meet in Novem-
Der, TO meet the emergency which shall then have
arisen. 1t is not to be denied that many of our
people are for secession upon the happening OF the
deprecated event | am not of that number, but
am for fighting for rights in peaceful way, if
the expression may be made, and were [ a member
of the Legislature | would fight for them in these
modes:
First by imposing tax of fifty per cent at least,
on all articles the growth manufacture of the
free States Commenting them) which should be
brought into North Carolina, and sold therein, after
certain time, say the first of January February.
This measure would unquestionably cause good
deal of Inconvenience, but it would be preferable
| think to revolution.
Secondly, by the passage of law authorizing
the Governor, whenever it should be made salts
factory to him that the slave of a citizen of the
State had escaped, and taken refuge in any one of
the States which has Eulifed the Fugitive Slave
Law, to issue process commanding the seizure
and confscaton of any property, vessels, or mer-
chandise, belonging to any citizen of such nullify
ing State which might be found in North Carolina,
and out of the proceeds of sale of the property the
slave owner to be reimbursed. | am aware that
much may be said adverse to this proposition. |
shall not undertake to argue the question. 1t is
one of the ways in which L would battle for our
ri" hts in tie TniOn. UARNETT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06
A Forgcry Exposed.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 31.-Vice- president
Breckenridge authorizes the announcement that a
letter published over his signature, purporting to
be addressed to DIR. j. I. p Cohoon, Elizabeth
CITY, NJ c., under date of the 9Th inst. is forge
ry He has written no such letter. The forged
letter made Mr. Brickinridge say that he was for
the South in preference to the Union, but II he
was elected the Union should not be "dissemin-
ated" during his administration, leaving the in
ference that if he was not elected he was in favor
of dissolution The word disseminated it is
presumed, was intended by the ferger for ''dis-
severed "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Josiah Lee Co., the celebrated Baltimore bank
ers, have closed their banking house and made an
assignment.
Messrs. Appleton Co, have also closed doors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

The Military Convention appointed to be held
in Salisbury, meets the 14th of November 1850
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

WILMINGTON, CHARLOTTE AND RUTHERFORD
r. R.-The annual meeting of the stockholders in
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Rail-
road Company, met in the Town Hall, in Viii
mington We learn that the only business trans
acted was the election of directors for the en-
sueing year All the old Directors we're reelected.
A committee was also appointed to memorabilia
the next Legislature for further State aid. We
did not hear upon what condition the State is to be
asked for further assistance.
The Directory met in the afternoon, and reap
pointed all the subordinate officers.
We have not been able to procure Transcripts
of the proceedings, and what We state above has
been only verbally communicated. We shall
probably be able to publish an official report on
Monday-HH Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

Total receipts Of Cotton SIG, S02 bales, against
641 999 last year. Decrease 1877 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

NNotice is hereby given that APP
plication viii be made at the ensuing Session Of the
General Assembly ofNorth Carolina, for Act TO In
corporate the Town Or Village At Dsvidsoa College
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

SrRANGE.-We learn from the Presbyterian's
report of the proceedings Of the Synod, that the
Rev. Dr. Lacy president of Davidson Callege,) in
asking to be excused from serving on committee,
remarked that
"He knew nothing about the business-hadn't
read a political paper for some years. Matters
were so quiet at the college that he did not know
till yesterday, arriving at this place, that the
Union was in danger"
We think, with great respect for the Reverend
gentleman, that whilst the political parsons at the
North go to one extreme, his course furnishes a
very notable example Of the other. Good men
like Dr. Lacy, owe something to their country when
it is IN peril.-Fdy. Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

s6- We learn that the Democratic Mass Meet
ing at Shelby week before last enthusiast
tic gathering, there being present four FIVE
thousand persons. Messrs Clingman, Fox, Cabi
ness, Craige, and others made speeches
Some indiscreet persons present overloaded IA
cannon and bursted it, slightly wounGing two or
three gentlemen. A large crowd was near the
gun at the time, and the wonder is that several
not killed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

N. G. srOcks.-s25, 900 sold in New York on We'd
nesday last at ss4.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-06

FIRE.-A tobacco house on the farm of DIR 7
NJ Davidson of this place, was destroyed by FIRE
on Saturday the 9th ult., and about FIVE hundred
dollars worth of tobacco consumed