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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
The Illinois Democracy.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Jan. 1.-THE anti-Douglas demo-
cratic Convention to-day elected Delegates to Charles
tom Resolutions we're adopted declaring that neither
Congress the Territorial Legislatures have the pow
exclude slavery from the Territories but the
pie thereof, when forming State Governments, have
the right permit or exclude it. and that Squatter
Sovereignty is calculated to promote disorder, dis
union, treason and murder They express confidence
in the Administration, including its policy on the Sla
very question,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
MANSION HOUSE.

The undersigned having taken the above we-known
and favore Hotel begs leave to inform the patrons of
the house and the travelling public that he is repairing
and reurnshng it and has made several changes which
will add to comfort as home and public resort. Ne
effort shall be spared the part of himself
to render soourners pleasant and comfortable.
II. 3. WILLIAMS.
Charlotte, January 10, 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

GENERAL JACKsoN's "UNIoN" SENTIMENT
The name of General jackson is invoked by every
sUnion" orator and speaker of the present day
sThe Union must and shalt be preserved" they
quote as the language of Jackson. Such is the
quotation made by members Of Congress, editors
aud others. Now, we would like to know the
particular occasion on which General Jackson ex-
pressed the sentiment now quoted by his surviv-
ING friends and admirers. We do not believe that
any of them could designate the time and place.
We do not believe he ever put on paper the sehote
passage credited to him.
General jackson attended the celebration of the
S7th anniversary ofthe birth of Jefferson, Wash
ington, in April, 1880, and gave this sentiment:
s.Our Federal Union, it must be preserved =
Richmond Examiner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

parted. (Applause.) He scorned to stand with
the Senator from New York, upon higher law.
Virginia demanded only those rights and used on
ly those remedies which were recognized by the
Constitution lie had no issue to make with
Governor Wise. He was able, talented and brave
but Giraffe, and not the representative of Vir-
ginia sentiment on this subject. He (Mr Leake)
spoke for the 9th Congressional District of Vir-
ginia, district which, both in geographical posi-
ton and in population, the backbone of the
State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

BSy~ In discussions with friends of the Favette-
the shrewdcst and best informed politicians in the
State, and therefore do speak hastily Ego of
half primed" The last Observer, under the caption
Strange, If true copies remark that while sBlack
Republicans are willing to vote, and have voted for
John n Gmer for Speaker they will vote for any
other Southern man, wing democrat From the
caption OF the Observers article thought that pa
was going to disprove statement; but We were dis
appointed-the Observer does no such thing 1t only
refers TO the remarks of r Eheridge that if the demo-
'"'s would unite on southern opposition man he
O"'u furnish the necessary number of to elect
' anu 'urther that some of the Penn. and New Jer-
DC! 1O'rs are ready to for a southern opposi-
ZION man IL all the democrats would do So Now II is
PLAIN that all This don't dsprove what We said and
WHAT Is 'c'' VIZ That while Gilmer &c, Republican
votes no other southern man received anv such
neither Maynard or Boteler, wings nor virson or r.
cock, democrats. lfMr Etherdce could furnish Pe,b
hcan votes enough to secure an election why did L
not do it when Maynard and Boteler we've ,-ot5 e. =,
number of democrats? And if Mr. E;bar;5ro 49,, g..
nish black republican votes enough TO elect ,,,5,
opposition man, why can't he furnish crouch Of oo;d
votes to elect national democrat?
lo"N ELECTlON.-The following gentlemen have
Oeeh Reelected for the ensuing year.
For lntendant, J. KERR rnce;v;no 100 rot.s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

Eas~ The Goldsboro' Tribune has been enlarged
and otherwise improved. 1t is conducted by that
experienced veteran of the press, Thomas Loring,
Esq, who, although he has just completed his
three years and ten, has yet. to all appear
ances, many years still left in which to do good
service for his country and his party. We trust
that the Tribune may go on fourishing and in
creasiup
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
SUPREME COuRT.

By Pearson, G. J. In Murphy VS.. Jackson, from Cum
berlaud in equity dismissng the bill with costs; in
White vs.. Smith, from Baden affirming the Judgment
in doe ex dem McRay Glover, from Robson, affirm
ing the Judgment.
BY Manly. J. In doe dem Clcgg Fields, from
Moore, affirming the Judgment in Little VS.. Buie in
equity, from Robson, bill dismissed with costs, with
out prejudice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
IMPORTANT NEWS AT THE
CLOTHING EMPORIUM (!

The undersigned having large stock of WINTER
CLOTHING on hand, and being DESTROYS to run it off
to make for the Spring and Summer trade, offer
their entire stock of sattnet cashmere beaver pilot
and cloth Over Peltoes and Sacks sattine cashmere
and cloth business Sacks and Sackiees Pants of all
grades black and fancy velvet black silk and cashmere
Vests; Shirts, Drawers and Furnishing Goods Trunks
Hats, Caps &c, Greatly Reduced Prices. Buyers and
consumers will greatly advance their interests by
aiming and purchasing from extensive stock.
BSr We would respectfully announce to our custom
that their Accounts ready for settlement, and
feel assured that friends viii come forward and
relieve necessities and great deal OF trouble
We return sincere thanks for the very liberal
patronage bestowed for the past year. and hope
to merit continuance of the for the coming year
FULLINGS, SPRINGS L co.
January 10, 1850
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
LIFE INSURANCE.

The undersigned, as Agent, will receive applications
for Insurance IN the North Carolina Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company:
This Company is the oldest in the State, and has
been in successful operation for several Its rates
are moderate, and all losses promptly adjusted.
Persons wishing insure their lives the lives
of their Slaves in this company, will call at the Office
of the Agent the Branch Bank of North Carolina.
Slaves nsur ed for two-thirds of their value.
Jan. TO- 1860 I'm T. w. DEWEY, Aet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

Ba%We learn that Jesse Wheeler, formerly
County Surveyor of Guilford, has been arrested
and held to bail for circulating Helpers book. 1t
is understood that he has circulated at least fifty
or sixty copies of the book in the County. No
doubt Wheeler could disclose important facts
in relation to ncendiary movements in that part OF
the State.
We learn that his Homer Judge Dick has issued
writs for several persons in Randolph, charged with
circulating Helpers book. The Judge has taken
the matter in hand; and is determined to have a
thorough investigation in every case.-.Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

BETTER NOT HAD NEW TRIAL.-A man By
the name of Levi Ostandor, formerly of Mechanics
vile, Saratoga County, n Y was sentenced to be
hung, at St. Louis, on the Goth ult. Ostander
was tried and convicted of manslaughter; bis coun-
sci appealed and obtained new trial, and on this
he was convicted of murder. An appeal on the
ground that he could not be convicted of murder,
when on former trial he was convicted of lesser
offence, has been overruled We think this case
IS without parallel in the history of criminal
trials,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
Private Residence For Sale.

IF NOT disposed of privately, will sell at the public
Scales in the Town of Charlotte Tuesday of next
Court, neat, newly erected two story building, with
outhouses, &c. The above property is situated
the Female College, in pleasant and improving portion
of the Town. Terms liberal For particulars apply to
Charlotte JAM II. 1t. S. w. DAVIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

Ia We refer the reader to the Prospectus of
the Salisbury Banner. We know that Mr. Spell
man, the Editor, is able to fulfil all his PROMISES
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

HUNG.-We have been reliably informed that an in
cendiary discovered in Clareadon District taken
in hands By Vigilance Committee and hung. We
have not heard of the particulars. From the
mary penalty inflicted the evidence must have been
very papable and the offence heinous.-Coiumtia
CaTolind1 Jan 4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
ANOTHER SOUTHERN MOVEMENT
CUBAN SEGAR MANDATORY.

ISegars and Tobacco leaf direct from Cuba.
JOHN S. WILEY has returned to Charlotte from
Cuba, where he bought large and varied assortment
| of SEGARS, SNUFF, TOBACCO, &c, for this market
and is opening celebrated brands of Segars,
among which may be found the following
FL Rico Habana, Mucha Ell Lttleto,
Concha's Malos, Rio Hondro,
Flor del Tumas, Lasbelas Gustou.
He manufactures Segars from the best Havana To.
bacco and keeps the best Smoking and chewing Tobac
CO. Lynchburg and Turkish Brands; Maccabau, Rap
pee and pure Scotch Snufs Powhatan Pipes, snnff
Boxes Matches Backing, &C.; Meershaun Segar Hold
ers and Pipes.
He respectfully invites the public to call at the Gu
ban Segar Factory nearly opposite the Mansion House.
January g. 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

In this county, the 2sth ultmo, Mrs Elizabeth N.
Grier, wife of Mr. Robert Grier, aged 4s years.
In CASTOR county the 9Th inst very suddenly, of
disease of the heart Mrs Narcissa Hand wife of Col
NJ. H. Hand aged 81 years.
At Fort Mills, York District, the I'd inst Mrs Mar
garet Powell, wife of B. F. Powell ESQ., aged % years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, Jan. 13-The steamer Halifax
which sailed from Liverpool on the 29th December,
has arrived.
The sales of cotton for two days amounted to
5000 bales. Market dull and prices easier, but
unchanged.
HUNGARY.-A Vienna letter says that military
preparations continue to be taken against the aSita
ton apprehended in Hungary Several regiments
of heavy cavalry which had been kept war
footing have been marched towards the old frontiers
separating Austria from Hungary.
ENGLAND-A public meeting has been held at
Edinburgh, 'for the purpose of expressing SYM
pathy with the Rev. DR. Cheever, of New York,
in the painful position which he has been lately
called upon to occupy with regard to slavery
Dr. Chandsh said that he believed the execu-
ton of John Brown was the first blow of the axe
laid at the root Of the tree of slavery.
FRANCE.-lt is understood that the great Euro
pean powers have suggested to the French Gov
eminent the propriety of Withdrawing the French
army of occupation from Italy 1t has been OBJ
jected that such measure would be inopportune,
and would leave Italy defenceless at the mercy of
her enemies; but some sort of guarantee seems to
have been given by the French Government that
the French troops shall be withdrawn from Italy
when the Congress shall give its sanction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

THE FRANKING PRIvILEGE.-Senator Powells
bill, abolishing the frankng privilege, contains
some new and important features. 1t allows to
each Senator, member and delegate, at the
commencement of every session, one hundred and
sevcnty-fve dollars for stamps All letters, books,
or printed matter printed by either House of
Congress shall be payable before their delivery at
any Post-Ofice for transportation. All maiable
matter directed to the President, Vice President
and members of Congress, to be prepaid at the
mailing Office All the departments and heads Of
departments, except the Post-Ofice Department.
shall prepay al! letters and other matter sent
through the mail His object is to make the
prevent frauds, which are now so frequently
perpetrated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
Attention. Mecklenburg Dragons!

YOU are hereby commanded to appear at the Neck
lenburg Fair Grounds, ii clock A. NJ on SATURDAY.
the 2st instant, for Parade and Drill
By order of Capt. J. K. HARRISON.
Jan. H. A. J. ORR, D. S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

bas- The Opposition members of the Tennessee
Legislature have nominated the Hon: John Beii
(Whigl as the Union candidate for the Presidency
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

Ra~ The Post Office in CASTOR county, known
as "Catawba Creek" has been discontinued. Mat
ter intended for that Office will be stopped at Pleas
ant Ridge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18

Owing to the very nclcment weather last week and
the bad condition ofthe roads, trade was not brisk
Some 90 bales of Cotton sold previous prices,
81 to 81 for good middling. We heard of sale Of
small lot-superior quality-at 10 o5; but quota
tons considered about right.
Good white Wheat has sold as high as 81 IT,
Flour, extra, will command S. IS per barrel, and
So s7R per sack. Market poorly supplied. as
Corn is scarce-it will command SO cents readily.
There is but very little Bacon in market not enough
to supply the demand Lard l21.
In fact all of eatables in demand and will
find ready sale at advanced prices
YORKVILLE, Jan ll.-Cotton y to 81, Flour So 60
So IS per sack. Corn 80 to IS cents, Pork 81 to
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-18
REMARKS.

I TNoTE.-Grain Is sold by weight-Corn DC lbs ?
bushel Wheat 60 lbs Rye 60 lbs, Oats 33 lbs, al
| Peas GO lbs
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-11-28
Increase OF Property i'm the sOuth.

according to the recent Treasury report
of the State Of Georgia, the table property
returned this year over the last is So, 1884,,
COL. The increase the previous year was
7o,63+762, which makes an increase in the
valuation Of property in that State for the
last two years sIs2, 267,ee2. This is evil
dence that cannot be gainsaid of the grow
ing wealth and prosperity of that great
State.
And yet this naked report Of the Trcasur-
er of the State gives but little idea of the
real increase of wealth aud progress therein.
To properly estimate this, we must also take
in consideration the vast increase of the pop
ulation in every portion of the State; the oc-
cupation and reduction of the rich cotton
Lands Of the South and Southwest; extern
sion of railroads; erection of depots and 9TH
er public buildings; increase of shipping,
aud especially the addition of two new lines
of steamboats,, the importance of which in
their bearing upon the prosperity of the
State can scarcely be overated. 1t is from
this point Of view only that VIC get the true
dimensions of this growing empire
And yet, what is here shown by the re
cent reports to be true Of Georgia is equally
true Of every Southern State of the Confed-
eraey: of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Arkansas, the Carolinas, Virginia and Ten
nessee. In many of them probably, espe-
cially in the extreme Southwest, the increase
has been far greater. More. What with
the increased value of property before held,
the opening of new railroads, reduction Of
new land, and vast increase Of shipping all
along our extensive gulf coast, it is doubtful
if history records so uneKamPIed career Of
prosperity as the Southern cotton and sugar
States have the last four years run.-Missis-
siPPsan.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-11-28
Union Meetings.


Wa were in hopes, that, for the sake OF
the South, our people would now be united
as one man to resist Northern aggression
but we regret to learn from various sections
of our State, that such is hot the case. The
cry of "Union," is still heard, to distract
and divide the South. Why cannot now
every Southern heart throb for the South,
and for the South alone Shall we any longer
cling to Union, when every obligation en-
tered into in the formation of that sacred
compact, has been violated and set at naught
by sectional majority Lincoln has been
elected by that same majority, and by the
platform upon which he has been elected, he
stands pledged, to use all the powers of the
Federal Government to destroy the institu-
ton of slavery. "No more slave States" was
their rallying cry during the recent canvass.
How can fraternal feeling longer exist be-
tween the two sections when the North per-
mits organized bands to hold public meet
ings to resist the laws of the Federal Govern
ment in the delivery of our fugitive slaves,
and to maltreat and murder the owners Of
these fsgitiyes in their attempts to reclaim
themG What else but hatred can be engen-
dered between the twosections when preacll-
ers and congregations raise money at Gods
holy altar, to assist in arming bands Of des-
perate fanatics to invade the South--when
John Brown raids are put on foot by leading
public men, to aid aboitionists ia furtheraDce
of their diabolical schemes of furthering the
irrepressible conflict, even if it has to be
done by poisoning our wells and springs,
burning our towns and Villages and destroy
ing our wives and little ones by the blazing
light Of the inccndiarics' torch. Agents Oh
these abolition aid societies are now travel
ing through every State and coanty In the
South, no4 only spreading broadcast theil
inceadary doctrines among our negroes, but
likewise furnishing them with firearms and
all other means to destroy us. These human
ficnds, led on by the spirit Of the Devil, arc
aiming to devastate one of the best countries
on Gods green Garth; and yet VIC hear mer
still crying out Union! Union!r' wher
they wei know there can be no safety for us
in LincoIn's Union, Some men seem still
willing for the sake Of the Union, to submit
to further aggression and further danger
They seem willing TO see another coil of the
Northern serpent entwined aFoand Us, Will
his poisonous breath kissing in our face an
his fangs ready to strike our vitals, before
they are willing to strike the blow. AS fol
us and our household, como veal or come
woe, We row stand ready to
Strike till the last armed foe expires;
Strike for our affairs and our fires;
Strike for the green graves of our sires-
God and our native South. ..
Southern HeraLd, Holly Springs.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-11-28

studied in the University since it was first
established, and who, for the most part, if
they had lived in other counties, wonld ne
yer, in all probability, have enjoyed those
educational ad rantages which have rendered
them, as members of society, so infinitely
more useful and valuable than they would
otherwise have been. Let the long list of
such young men be carefully conned over /;
let our previous observations, in this article,
be borne in mind; and then let it be said, if
such is the belief of him who has attentiyely
considered the whole subject, that Oxford
has not an interest, higher and deeper than
any that can be measured by pecuniary
standard, in the welfare of the University of
Mississippi. y
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-11-28
For the InteIligencer.


Mr. FALcoSER:-It may be regarded, sup
pose, as certain, that our Legislature, now in
session, viii call Convention of the people OF
this State. Under this supposition, It may not
be considered too soon, even now, to be looking
about and inquiring who would be fit and prop
er persons to represent this county in the Con-
yention. All will agree, presume, that our
delegates should be men who are known to be
able, prudent, sagacious, and experienced in
public affairs--fnen whose very names will in
spire a feeling of;cUnffdsnce in the minds of
their fellow-citfzens-nen Of character and in
fluence, whose opinions will be likely to have
weight in Che Convention. .. r. ....
Without any disparsgement of the claims Of
other gentlemen whose names have been men,
toned in this connection, would beg leave to
suggest the name Of the Hon. Jacob Thompson,
now Secretary Of the Interior, as that Of one
who is eminently fitted for the position of dele
sate from Lafayette. His large acquaintance
with the affairs of the country, and with the
personal views of prominent public men of all
parties and in all portions of the country, gath
cred during the twelve years of his membership
of the lower House of Congress, would suffice
to make bis services, as q member of the Con-
vcntiun more valuable than those Of another
man, of equal ability, who lacked his peculiar
knowledge, could possibly be; and when, in adj
dtion to the eminent qualification already men
toned it is remembered that Mr.. Thompson,
since the 4th OF March, 1857, has been mem
Der of Mr. Duuhanan's Cabinet, and is fully
possessed of the views of the President con-
eerning the great questions now agtating the
public mind, and thoroughly familiar with the
secret and actual history Of affairs during the
whole course Of the present administration, il
nsst, tinkr be apparent that MIR. Thompson,
upon the grounds have stated, would be as
fully eaphble of rendering efficient service, as
member of the Convention, as any other man in
Mississippi From his position, it must be ad
mitted that no man in America can be better
prepared to comprehend the full extent of the
danger now Impending over the South, and tC
judge Of the fitting remedy. 1t is true that h'
fs now IN high and responsible post, in whieE
he can do much to promote inc adVantage O
the Sorih but II is also true that he has evei
proved himself to be loyal son of Mississippi
and will not permit myself to doubt, that up
on the call Of bis county, in the present emer
gency, he will promptly and ciScerfuAy lay aside
his Federal honors, if need be, in order to taxi
his place in the Convention. II my be, that
as member of the Convention, the value o
his services might be greater than any he coul,
render as member of the Cabinet IL may be
too that he might retain his present position
and merely leave Washington for few weeks
while the canvass was going on and the conven
ton sitting. do not know how that may be
but would like to have the people think of Mr.
Thompson when they come to select their dele
gates to the Convention. -.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-11-28
The Right Spirit Abroad.

We haze never witnessed more unaninity
throughout the State than at present actuatcs
the citizens of Mississippi, in their dctermi-
nation to resist the rule Of Black Republic
ansm. From every county in the State the
most cheering news is received. Men who
were but few days ago in direct antagonfsm
to each other, arc now side by side, and
shoulder to shoulder, in determined rcsis
tance to abolition rule and abolition aggrcs-
sion. In our own county, the ablcst sup
porters of Bell and Everett-thc eloquent
and gallant Walter, Benton, and host of
other noble spirits--are now side by side
with those with whom, but a few days ago,
they were battling with all their powers
We have conversed with numbers Of our
citizens in every section of our county, and
we are pleased to see the same noble spirit
animatiDg every breast From all the indi-
cations now before us we feel satisfied that
Mississippi is prepared to unite her destiny
with her sister States Of the South, and share
their fate, be it for veal or for woe. The last
chain that bound her to the Union has been
broken, by the election Of a sectional Prcsi-
dent, hostile to tho institutions of our sec
ton, and we should prepare ourselves to
strike boldly for our family affairs and our
family hearthstoncs.-SouthernH Herald, Holly
Springs. -f l.l !. ..i.. as 49, .s.-s.-.