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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
LETTER FROM GOV. ELLIS.

The following letter was sent by his ExcelIency
Gov. John W. Ellis, of North Carolina, to the
Clay Statue Committee of Invitation
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
DISSOLUTION.

i ~ DESSOLVEEON. .|.E. =.
The firm of T. Fl. BREM & co. is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. The books and papers in the
hands of L H. Brem the Hardware Store ofCochrane
Sample All persons indebted to said firm will call
and settle the same with him; and all persons having
claims will present them to him for payment.
7. H. BREM,
- - J. A. SADLER Jr; -
March &c, 1860 T. l.. ALEXANDER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

speak Of II violent shock of an earthquake at Sac
ramento, where there was a general stampede
from the Capitol building, and the Senate tempo-
rarily adjourned. A shock was also felt at Carson
City, Utah Territory 1t was so severe that gen.
era rush was made for the street from nearly eve
ry house in town. Goods were shaken from the
shelves of the stores and general panic prevailed
for few minutes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

THE VIRTUE OF A TIN PAN AT THE END OF A
Docs TAIL.-We have been informed by an Off
Ger of the United States army of most remarkable
instance of ingenuity and presence of mind in a
sergeant of the army, which occurred a few weeks
ago. by which he saved his own life and the lives
of his party
\ sergeant, with about twenty-five soldiers, had
been sent out some miles from Fort Defiance, New
Mexico, to guard some stock which were sent to
graze, when unexpectedly they found that the
party surrounded by about 400 hostile Narvajo
Indians. The brave and skillful sergeant took
position on an eminenee and by volley from their
long shooting rifles at first drove off the savages,
who. however, soon rallied and were preparing to
storm the small party on all sides. The sergeant,
in taxing his brain for expedient by which to
convey intelligence of the desperate peril in which
his party was placed, took single dog which had
accompanied the party, fastening to his collar a
note written with a pencil, informing the COM
mander at the fort of his situation, took tn-cup
in which he put some pebbes fastened it with
string to the dogs tail and turned him loose, know
ing that in his fright he would run to the fort.
He dashed with his greatest speed to Fort Def
ance; the note was discovered and read Straight
way a party was sent to the rescue, and arrived
just in time to save the lives of the whole party.
This sergeant justly merits commission, which
we hope will be awarded him by the President.--Er.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
Gents Furnishing Goo
MiNUFAC URING DEPARTMENT.

Trunks, Valises, Hats and Gaps, &c, &c. All of
above goods are OF the latest STYLES and patterns
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
CANCERS.
From the Cotton Planter and Sol

From the Cotton Planter and Soll.
There was remedy for the above justly dreaded
disease published in the papers generally last year.
1t was Chloride of Zinc and pulverized Blood Root
Living near ME, was a negro woman about fifty
five years DID, who had an eating cancer from the
nipple to the armpit, about six inches long and
two or three wide; it had been spreading for FIVE
years, until her system was generally yielding to
it. Upon her the remedy was applied as follows:
The Zinc, which is sold in hard crystals, absofbs
water rapidly exposure, is rubbed with the
Blood Root until paste is formed without add-
ton of any fluid. This is applied to the diseased
part spread cloth cut to fit close possible The
Zinc being caustic burns the skin, for that reason
the plaster should be confined as near as possible
to the affected parts. Two applications were
made, each plaster remained On twenty-four hours
n small portion of the cancer was humorous with
apparently healthy skin over it. On that part
another application made; in FIVE days the dis
eased part sloughed out, leaving cavity the size
as above and about an inch deep, which was treat
ed as burn, and considering the age of this sub
jcct, her health and the extent of her wound,
healed rapidly and the former diseased part is
covered with smooth healthy cuticle Her
health fully restored, and SO far as external evil
dence determine, the cancer is cured The
application was made in October last.
T. 7. GRAVES
The above remedy for this alarming disease
Cancer, and the facts OF the case detailed are from
a gentleman, planter of this county, and may be
relied strictly correct. We hope our readers
will treasure up this information, and be ready at
all times both to use-if SO unfortunate as to have
of cancer in their tamiies-and also to COM
municate it freely to those who are not so FORUM
ate to be subscribers to and readers of the
"Cotton Planter and Soil'-[Ed. Planter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01
Immense Attraction!
AT THE
Great Clothing Emporium
OF
SPRINGS & CO.
They opening at their large and capacious
Store Room, the HANDSOMEST and CHEAPEST
Stock of Readv-made Clothing

ever Ohereu IN Tue State.
Their stock comprises all the different kinds of Fanc
Cut Linen and Marsees Business Suits, English AM
French Drap d'Ete and Alpaca Frocks and Sacks;
large variety of Cashmere Pants-Fancy and Black
Also Fancy and Black Silk, Cashmere and Narseille
Vests in endless variety
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-05-01

April 10, 1860.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
The true Character Of the Richmond
Convention.

Hon. r. Barnwell Rhrtt, OF South Carolina,
In u reply 10 inieTrogAtories put Ia him about
the Richmond Convention. which we fiRd in
the Charleston Mercury. of the 10Th inst, thus
speaks Of the political character OF that
body
But you saw, Have we not heretofore OPP
posed National Party Conventions. and is
not the Richmond Convention u National
Party ConycnIic-l.' / answer. no! A Ma
tiousl Party Convention Is the Conyentioa
Of a party which is based on Ea'i0,aal priaei-
PIES; that i, PrIsoplss eoamoa e ot portions Of
ne Isiis4 STATES. The Richmond Convention
Is not such "a Convention. Its declared prin-
ciples are not national. for not angle
Northern State has dared TO ayUw them. IL
i a sectional C0aveatin. called by one sec
iion OF the Union 10 support rights and inter
ests belonging 10 one section 81 the Unioa.
Aad aekuoss isd-sed bat by one section OF the
Uuiou. Il aFis-s out OF the dssrIs OF the one
great national party In The uaion the Dem
cratic parsy-and Is intended 10 eoaateraeI
its policy"
Mr. Rnett says well that the Richmond
CoaventloH lie a sectional ConVsntioa," and
..is intended 10 c0antsraet the paliey Of the
one great national party ia the Uatea-the
Dem,-cratie party" Mr.. Rbett IL one OF the
leading diruniontsts Of Sauth CaroAtnA---
Ca ksq
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24

STRENGTH OP BELL AND EyERgTr.-The
friends OF Bell and Everett are greatly
elated by news recently received from the
Southern States. and from New York, New
jersey, and Pennsylvania In the latter the
old Wing sentiment has been revived with
all its enthusiasm, and there can be no
doubt that large vote will be pOIled for
what Mr.. Greeley somewhat disrespseifuIly
calls the -old genilemen's ticket WaIG
Cor. Phil Press.
This last statement sccOFds perfectly with
our own Information regarding the State.
mentioned. A gentleman writing To US from
Chicago in the height OF the Republican Con-
ventiOn and after free intercourse with the
various delegations present assured us that a
large vote In these States war universally
conceded to Bell and Everett. Aud We have
noticed the same admission in other un-
friendly quarters When our adversarIes
thus betrsy their sense Of our strength. sure
~ We ourselves may lie pardoHel for cher
ishing confidently somewhat larger expecta-
tlOns.-LOz- JOtx.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
Prom de Memnhia Ennnirer


The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says Jere Clemens. of Tonnes
see, has come out openly for Douglas. We
would be sorry to believe the murky politi-
cal atmosphere of Washington and the result
ofthe Baltimore Convention could produce
such an effect upon our talented cotempora-
~. though we would gladly welcome him
back to the ranks of the Constitutional De-
mocracy. We shall not believe this state
ment until we have better evidence of its
truth; but we are curious to know the foun-
dation of the rumor, and hope the Enquirer,
will enlighten US, if it can.
When, in 1850 or 81, Gen. Cass admitted
that his Nicholson letter contained the doc
trine of rquatter sovereignty, Col. Clemens
rose in bis seat in the Senate and asked par
don for having voted for him for president,
and we cannot believe that he has SO fallen
in love with the heresy as now 10 become the
supporter of Douglas.-AvdLanehe.
We are not little surprised that our
neighbors of the AuaidRche should make such
an inquiry of US, as the above implies; for
not one, not even ourself, know better than
they do, the political sentiments and rela-
lions of our absent colleague. They know
well we do, that when be left here, a
week or since, as delegate to the Balti-
more Convention. there was no more decided
and earnest member of the Opposition party;
aud that if there was one politician to whom
he manifested hostility more decided and IN
compromising than to any and all others, it
was to Stephen a. Douglas; and that of all
the political heresies of the day, he held none
to be a greater determination than squatter
sovereignty. We can avOuch the Avalanche .
account of Col. Clemens Indignant repudia-
tion of Gen. Cas-, upon the occasion referred
to, for we were present and heard him
make it.
T-,a si,oa CoI CJarans laft N,sbn;lI.
on the 9th. Oh his way 10 Baltimore, we have
not heard from him. But as his name could
not, with honor t. himself, or Justice TO us.
remain at the head of these columns, if the
rumored change had taken place, We hold
that change to have been impossible.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24

tIFsT IiAY, Muncay, May :1--Sweepstase for Colts
aud kues years old, mrie heats, 500 subscrip-
tcn $50 forfeit s2i declaration, u made and paid
b. LIST March preceding, 1850, 500 added by the
Crb, provided two OF more start ten or more to
make race.
jos. Roswell enters Magenta, by imp.
Yorkshire, out OF Miriam By imp. Glen
tnu . 1 4
A. Krcne Richards enters {. Betty Nard,
by Lexington, dam by halebOne. 2
Biz EaInan 4 MCGrath enters III. 1. Lnty
Fowler, Is imp. Albion dafa by imp. Le-
vlthsn Observation-Disclosures. / 2 die
dam By Gicncoe. ............. dis
Hnrper X Wood enters ch. {. Belle Brandon,
b. Hugh l. French, out OF Belle by
Frank ............... dis.
i. A. Alexander enters CHI T. by Lexington,
out 81 kity Clark, by imp. Gieucce.....- DIS
DR.. l. kcrr enters ch. c. Hsck AtknSou, by
Hers B1sls,n, cut OF Lucv Figg, Oy imp.
tiisnc.e. ......................... dis.
y. wardeld eaters eh. & Pay Fat, BY Be
thuue, out OF ilAIii', by imp AsrgrAve-. DR..
Eighteen hirses forfeited.
lime l.54l.-l .58-l 5aL-l -5.a.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
SaTe YOur Horses.

owe take great pleasure in recommending the
Mexican Mustang Liniment 4 valuable and indis-
pensabe article for Sprans, Sores Scratches Calls
Horses. Our men have it for severe Burns, Bruis
es, Sores, Stiff Joints and Rheumatic Pains, ami all
say it like magic. We other Liniment.
W. HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Harnden's and Wells, Far
go & Co IS Express"
Gentlemen :-''I had negro worth 81 200
who took cold from a bad hurt, and useless for
year; had used everything could hear
of wi hout benefit, until tried the Mustang Lni-
ment. 1t has perfectly cured him and l can now
take the above price for him.
Respectfully yours,
JAMES D0RRANCE,
Every Planter, Teamster and Family should have
his nvalua bic article. Sold by all respectable deal
throughout the world.
BARNES PARK,
mayl-1m Proprietors, New York.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
The Nationality of the Republicans.

There il a large number. VIC are constTain-
ed to believe, of the people of the nOn-slave-
holding States, who arc conservative, natiOu-
al and patriotic in their feelings, who are
justly opposed TO the evil and corrupt prsc-
tices which have crept into the administra-
tion Of public affairs under democratic rule,
and who have acted with the Republican
party in the absence of any other orgauiza-
tion in their particular localities that appeared
10 have sufficient strength TO oppose success
fully the d. mocratic party. Hence, TO secure
their continued cooperation and support, We
have seen the Republican wire-woI kers put
tilg on all the airs Of nationality and Con-
seryatsm- They profess equal love and rev.
erence for both, and avail themselves of the
slightest pretext to impress upon the public
mind of the North, their nationality as fact
They bring forward as a conclusive argument
the fact that several of the Southern slave
holding States were represented at Chicago,
TO wit, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia. Mary
land and Texas. Upon this point the nation
al men of the North had as well at once be
uudeeeived. In none of these States is Re-
pnDIlCahish IclI as HVlnSI active power at
all. In none If them will they he able to
form an electoral ticket. that will make any
endeaTOr whatever to canvass the State, or
otherwise make itself felt. If such ticket
II formed or voted Tor at all, it will be by
few stragglers who have no influence either
political or personal. There is but one prom
inent aEowed Republican in all the Southern
States, outside Of the city of St. Louis, and
he will not be able to carry 1000 votes in his
own State OF Kentucky. So far as nation
atty can be predicated on this Representatives
at Chicago, it is utter and sheer humbut.
Indeed, the Republican Convention itself,
though C lied as a national affair, did not
have the courage and hardihood to persist in
pretense which was so palpably false, and
struck out the qualification national" in
their proceedings.
There is now but one truly national or
ganizatiOn before the American people, aud
that is the organization of the UniOn-loving,
ConstitutiOn-ObseTving. and law-abiding
people whose representatives met at Balti-
more on the 9th of May, and presented the
names of BELL and EVERETT to the Republic
Tor the two highest Ofic.s in it. Under their
standard all truly national and conservative
men may rally, and under none other.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24

GBThe Opposition ia the present con
test occupy most INDEPENDENT. proud and
patriotic position. They say 20 the whole
country. We have nominated upon the broad
est national platform, the abiesl. purest aud
truest men la the nation. IL the people Of
the States wish for rest aud peace upoa the
question Of slayery-if they dtsire 20 see
seciionalisn destroyed and harmony again
IN fuil tide Between the Moth aud the South
III they desire 10 see the Union preserved
and the Goyrrnmen brought bsck To it, pro-
per and legitimate aims, they have a suaran-
tee In the public lives OF Bell and Everett
that such will be the result; Of their election.
They further say that noae Of these good
Results can come from the election Of any
Republican or Democrat The Conservative
OF the country have presented a platform
and candidates, all of which are lust what
the country needs, and III the candidates are
not elected there remains hardly a raw of
hope for the country.
The Union men will work with The bright
eel hopes for the saccrss of their ticket
ba' At The same time there il 40 need Of any
orag OF biaster. Their proud. independent
posi,ion iorhids such action. II the country
would avoid destruction. the people them
seises Tor ihsir own good must rally 60 the
soppofs The unioa tieket-Aaary Prsss.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
WILL COMMENCE ON
Tuesday, May 29th, 1860,
AND
Continue Five DAYS!
TUESDAY. MAY 2eTH.

Sweepstakes for tried year Colts 500 entrance
SIS forfeit mile heats: three or four to fill the
stake; Club to add 800 If the race is run.
l. NJ. Young enters br. c. by imp. Albion dam by
Woodfolk's Leviathan.
2. Also, enters br. {. by imp. Albion, dam Martha
Dunn by imp. Sovereign.
3. A. Turner enters b. c. Architect by imp Glencoe
dam Princess Anne by imp, Ieviathan.
4. w ii. johnson enters CHI. c.. Tenth Legion by imp
Albion, dam Polly Elliott by iU p. Leviathaa
5. Gen. W. II. Harding enters Dr. c. Chivalry BY
Childe Harold dam Kate King by imp. Priam
6. Also, enters gr. C. Loyalty, by Chlde Harold dam
Delta by imp. Prlam.
T. Geo. Elliott enters Oh. f. by imp. Albion dam Ann
Chase by imp. eyilthan.
s. Barnes Halfway enters {. Twilight by licking
ton dam by Eclipse.
O. 7. G. Moore enters b. C. by Brown Dick dam Mid
way by Boston.
10. Roundtree Stoner enter b. C. by I'd Sovereign
dam by Wagner.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
The storm.

The Cincinnati papers Of Tuesday. contain
long accounts Of the damage done in that
city and vicinity by the storm which took
place there between ) and O'Clock, =. NJ.
hondsy. The damage in the los of life.
unroonng houses. blowing down church
steeples. uprooting trees, &c. &c, was very
great On the Ohio River between Cincin-
natl and Louisville there was also consider
able destruction Of property in the sinking Of
steamboats, and coal boats, aud with the lat
ter loss OF many lives
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24

The DECLENsION OF MR. EvERErT.-SOme
of the Washington telegraphic correspond
ents-probably for want of something better
out of which TO manufacture a sensation
have spread rumOr that Mr.. EVERETT pos
itiveiy declines to accept the nomination for
abe Vice-Presidney. Although we have n
positive information Gu the subject, we feel
assured that the rumor is entirely grOundless
The Boston Courier, which is as likely to have
information as any other paper, and which
ardently supports the BELL and EVERETT
ticket, gives no expression of doubt or mis-
giving upon the subject. Nor Is the rumor
accompanied by any statement of grounds,
which would, for a moment, command our
belief We shall not, therefore, credit the
allegation until We bear from Mr. EVERETT
bImself
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
From the Loui sville Democrat.


NEssRs HARsEY, HUGHEs, d Go:
Gentlemen: We, the undersigned, artistes
and principal members of the aParodi OPP
era Troupe" beg, most respectfully, to con-
,radict the infamous statement made in seve-
raj papers respecting Mr.. W. III: Crisp,
late manager of the above troupe We have
much pleasure in stating that, during his
management, we were exceedingly success
full, and that our engagement with said W..
H. Crisp, terminated the 1st day Of May,
1860, with perfect satisfaction to all con-
cerned-so much go, that VIC will. at any tu-
ture time, be most happy to accept an en-
gagement with Mr.. W. II. Crisp, for term
OF three or six ponths after the FIRST day of
June next. Trusting that the editors of the
various papers will do justice to Mr.. Crisp,
and COPY the above,
We remain, respectfully yours,
SIGNoRA TEREsA PARoDI,
SiGNoRA CAROLINA ALAMO,
Miss HATTIE Brown,
SIG. G.. SBRIGLIO,
SIG. f. GNoNE.
FRED. MILLER, Agent.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
~ A Chiearo corre.pooden, :

20 A Chicago correspondent, of the
Philadelphia Press says the Seward manager.
assured the leadiag Iaembers of the deiega-
lions from Ohio, Pennsylvania aud Illinois
that IL Seward were nominated. they need
not fear that they woaid have 10 eoatsnd
with Douglas, as seward friends would have
moasy enough at Baltimore 10 defeat The
nomination Of DoagiAs.--Los- Dsss.
Aud the aforesaid Managers also declared
that IL SEWARD sheald be dominated his
friends would spend oceans OF noaey" 10
carry Pennsylvania
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
SbsriG's Salts.
Sherins Sale.


DY virtue Of Il IA to directed, and delivered
ID from the Honorable Circuit Court Of Davidsan
county, Tennessee, at It's January Term, 1850,
will expose 10 public sale, IN the highest bidder
for cash, al the Court house Yard, IN the City Of
Nashville, saturday, the 18th day Of May,
1880 all the right title, claim. interest and estate,
which samuel *. MOrgad then had, may have
since acquired in and 10 the following described Ne
gro named sam, aged about sixty I'VE
years, color black LIZ, No -. frents
loo the ou;li side 81 Broad St and runs back
hundred and sixty feet 10 alley twelve feet
wide, and fronts one hundred feet said Ailey.-A
tract OF land the south side OF Cunoer2 I'd river
in district No -, be. inning in the center Of she
Brick Church Turnpike road, thence running North
SAL, EASt twenty Poics sake, thence % East,
twenty-five poles, 40 poles 20 a stake on the
West boundary of the old Page tract. thence North
1 40 West with said Pave lime Is 10 poics e.
stone, thence south 7Slz VEST IS poles 80 rock,
thence South 53 i-so twenty poles a. the
tire Of the Turnpike road, thence South $50 Fast Ia
peles % TIE beginning Lon, No. 70 IN plan of
West Nashville, fronting enc hundred feet on De-
mumbrane STREET and running back one hundred and
seventy nve feet 10 twelve feet alley, beng leved
oB as Tue property Of : mu~l T. Morgan, satisfy
jul gment rendered IN favor ol James Z. Falls
Egai 1 Samuel X. Morgan.
JOHN X. EMU IeSON,
Shcrin oi Davidson county.
aprSO-,ds. ~ a. CREkI., ep SE'I.
PoS1PoNENENT The above sale has been postpuxed
until the 2St1 InsI-, 10y coassut % parties.
a. c.;EFI-, D. s.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24
Grand Ratification Meeting.

The friends of the Constitution and the
Union In Tennessee will hold meeting in
this city on Saturday. 10th inst, to ratify the
nomination of JOHN BELL and EDWARD Ey-
EKETT, for President and Vice President The
entire delegation from this State to the Bal
iimore Convention are expected TO be pres
eni. Distinguished speakers viii address the
meeting. All who favor the objects OF the
meeting are cordially invited TO attend.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24

copyright translation from the original German,
by Preurich KApp. One large l2mo. volume, bound
in uslin, with steel Portrait.
- The publication OF these letters in Germany has
produced remarkable sensation in Europe and
viii profound interest wherever the book is
read. Since its announcement there has been the
utmost curiosity TO see it. Baron Humboldt, who
unquestiOnabiy the most th0r oughiy cosmopoI,-
tan savant OF the age, and perhaps the most abso-
uteiy learned man that lived, had his own pri-
vate thoughts and opinions Of men and things which
he very freely expressed in these on-hand private
letters his friend They full OF anecdote gos-
sip and scan daL-Out spoken, never spariug dealing
in every (even the hlghest) direction. Among tins
correspondence will be found curious letters on pub
lie and private Interests from many of the mOstcel-
ebrated and prominent men in every department. of
Literature, State, Science aud At.
W. 7. BERRY & CO. have also just received Profess
sor J. II. INGRAHAMS
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24

PRoRABLk VACANCIES o. TaR SurRHsk
BsSea.-Dering the next tao or three years,
ia shs natural order of thiags. IL Is highly
probable thai there will be several vacancies
on The beach VI the Supreme Court OF The
Uaised Stake. and the Southern States oaght
90 rec1lieei. thai, II Republican Is chosen
Prcsid-nt ia November. these vacancies viii
be Glled By the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Pres.