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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
MARRIED..

In this town, the 18th inst, by Rev. R. Fl. Griffith,
Mr. NJ L. Enow to Miss Lydia Smith, daughter OF Mr.
John B. Smith.
In this county, the 18th instant. by John P Ross,
Esq, Mr. William Cross to Miss Hannah Chapman.
In Irede county, the 10th inst, VIM. A. Walker
to Miss N A. Sharpe. Also, on the 9th, Ewood Coffin
to Miss Margaret Dobson. Also, the I2th Philip w
Harmon to Miss Sarah Jane Stack. 80.
In Yorkvile, the l7th inst, Mr. Sample Alexander
of Chester to Miss Lucie II. Clawson.
In Chester District, the 18th inst, Mr. James II.
Grant to Miss Mary Jane Lee. Also, the 18th, Mr.
Robert Bell to Miss Margaret Barens
In Chester the 10th inst, by Rev. A. G. Stacy Mr.
c. E. Sims of Columbia, to Mrs Sarah Pinchback.
In Wilmington, the 18th instant Mr. J. F. Bishop
to Miss Virginia F. Springs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

pag- We refer the reader to the proceedings of
the Lincoln county democratic meeting The
proceedings of our Catawba and Cabarrus friends
shall appear next week
With regard to holding the District Convention,
II seems to be the wish of all the counties which
have designated place, that it be held at Char
Iotte None have designated the time except An
son-the meeting in that county proposed the 9th
of March, being two days before the meeting of
the State Convention. With due Difference to the
suggestion of our Arson friends, we will say that
the Tuesday after the meeting of the State Conven-
ton, the 18th of March, we think would be bet
ter time; and we are led to this conclusion By con-
versing with democrats of some of the surrounding
counties, and by advices otherwise received. The
State Convention will adjourn probably Friday
night and democrats from. this District attending
that convention might stop at Charlotte on their
return without the loss of much time) and hold
the District Convention on Tuesday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

JUDGE SHEPHERD.-The Hon. ]. G. Shepherd spent
fsw days in this place last week. previous proceed
ing TO Greensboro to hold special of the Supe
rlOf court of Guilford Judge Shepherd has been on
TIE Dehch only few years, and though the youngest
man IN that position in the State he has made repu-
tation of such favorable character as TO cause
that he contempaes resgnn to the next Legislature
IL not before. good lawyer, a Christian gentleman
" reproachabe public and private character he adds
dignity and honor to the important station he occupies
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Anglo Saxon has arrived, bringing
English dates the 9Th of January Spanish squad
has blown up the Moorish Fort the mouth Of the
Tetuan River. Some disaffeetion exists among the
Moors, On the 30th of December the Moors attacked
the Spanish encampment but repulsed with great
loss Subsequently the Moors. 40 900 strong, de-
feated by Gen. Prim losing $780, The Spanish loss IL
600.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 5.-The Cotton market yesterday
closed firm with advancing tendency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

EARTHouAKE.-A slight shock ofan earthquake
was felt in this vicinity, about o'clock on
Thursday evening the 10Th inst In our Office
the effect perceptible in shaking of the
building for about twenty seconds. The shock
was too slight to do any damage beyond causing a
slight degree of alarm to several persons in various
parts of the city Columbia Carolinidn.
It is said the same shock was felt in this place
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

THE SPEAKERsHIP.-No Speaker has yet been
elected by the House, and the probability of an
early election is quite small. In the meantime
the Mail contractors and Mail Agents are suffering
for the want of the passage of the Postoffice APP
preparation Bill If that Bill passed, we
believe it would be better for all the members to
resign and return home. We think the people
would supply some of their places with better
No vote was taken for Sneaker last week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
Louisiana Legislature.

New ORLEANS. Jan. I9.-The Legislature to day.
The Governors Message recommends that the State be
prepared meet her Southern sisters in Convention,
In case of contingencies. He favors retaliation the
hostilitieS of the North by high license Northern
manufactures, amounting to prohibition The House
passed joint resolution declaring the Harpers Ferry
raid attack the rights of the South; and that the
election of Republican President will sever
ance of the Union
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

nss~An exchange says that Parton, in his "Lfe
of Jackson" "clearly proves that he (Jackson)
was born in the limits of North Carolina, less than
quarter of a mile from the South Carolina line."
Wonder if Mr. Parton is rot indebted to the re-
searches Of Gen. S. Fl. Walkup, Of Union county
in this State, (many Of which were published in
this paper little better than year ago. for his
proofs?- Wades6oro Argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

The N c. PREsDYTERIAN-Rcv John NJ Sherwood
of Washington, N C., has heen elected of tho
North Carolina Presbyterian, supply the Mace left
vacant by the retiracy of Rev. Mr. Miller No doubt
the accession of Mr. Sherwood will help to sustain and
increase the high reputation which the Presbyterian
already enjoys under the management of Mr. Ncyoiu
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
DIED.

In this county, on the 17th inst, Mr. Henry Hunter,
aged about Is years.
Cabarrus county, the 9th inst Mr. Seneca Turner
aged abont As years.
In Richmond county, on the eth instant, Mrs Sarah
Crouch, wife of Saml Crouch, Sr, aged y years.
Near Ebenezerve, DIRK District, on the 9th inst,
Mr. James P Hutchinson, aged about 50 years.
In Raleigh, on the 10th inst, Mrs Nancy Selby wife
of T. III. SeIby.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

Bonnets Flowers, Ruches, &c. &C., for SPRIse, 1860
GEO. W. & JEHIAL READ,

so Warren and 20 Chambers Street, NEW YORK.
Importers, manufacturers and wholesale Dealers are
now receiving from their Agent in Europe, and their
own Factory, q magnificent assortment of the above
Goods, which they call the particular attention of
first class buyers
Catalogues containing full description of Goods with
prices attached sent by mail on application
New York January, 1860 it-Pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

NORTH CARoL1NA.-We are requested by Mr. Treas
Courts say that he is ready to pay of the $780,
600 bonds of the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Com
Hany, endorsed by the State of North Carolina. which
fall due month.-RdI. Standard
We have frequent occasion to note the answering
fidelity of the State of North Carolina to every obga
ton, public social. The high prices that her State
bonds have always commanped in the money market,
""~ every pressure and panic has been the subject
OF observation abroad and of pride to every
friend OF the State The fidelity and zeal of her officials,
especially her Treasurer, is worthy of all praise.NG
tonal Lc,sliigencer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

A Coon REsoLUTloN.-At public meeting
of the citizens of Buncombe county, held in Ashe-
vile last week. the following resolution among
others, was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That for three years will purchase no
goods for the Ofhe male members of families
that are manufactured in Buncombe county or some
other portion oethe Southern States expect such neccs
sary articles cannot be made here Provided this do
NOT apply to goods now in store By merchants
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

PROHIBITION OF HARPER's WEEKLY AND
MONTHLY MAGAZINE IN NORTH CARoLINA-A
Raleigh correspondent of the Petersburg Express
SAYS:
Pomeroy, proprietor Of large book store in this
place, to stop IIarpers Weekly and Monthly Mag
azine account of the fact that G.. w. Curtis, one
the editors, is abolitonist, and that one of
the Harpers has been contributing money for the
relief of escaped slaves in Canada. This is a noble
example, and should be followed by every South
ern man and woman"
We presume there must be some mistake about
the above, as we see nothing of it in the Raleigh
papers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

THE "REspoNsIBILITY.''-Muc time, ink and
gas have been expended by the opposition, in the
vain effort to prove that the responsibility of not
organizing the House rests upon the democrats
The question is very plain and simple one; and
in practical view it will be evident
to every candid mind that the present disorganized
condition of the House is not justly chargeable
to the National Democracy. What are the facts
How Goes the case stand when stripped of all the
,verbage and hair-splitting arguments with which
the opposition have invested it in order to shift
the responsibility? Why, clearly, that the nation
al democracy is in minority; and if in a minority,
then they are without power; and if they are pow
erless, then they are not responsible! When
say they are poweress, mean of course, so long
as they maintain their integrity States rights,
national democrats. Let us then take a view of
the House in its present condition, and where
the power lies There can be but two great parties
in this contest-those who support the govern
ment and those who oppose it. Very well; this
Opposition numbers a clear majority of upwards
Of forty over the National Democrats Now, if
this Opposition, with such majority, cannot agree
upon a man for Speaker, with what grace can they
ask the Democracy, whom they oppose, to 60 over
and vote with them or upon what principle of
honesty or justice can the Democracy be blamed
for the non-eection of Speaker? But the reason
this opposition cannot agree is because they are
split up into factions-and it is blessing to the
country that they thus split up; but they agree
in opposition to the democratic party and the Ad-
ministration; then why do they not vote for some
man and place him in the Chair without trying to-
fasten the responsibility where it does not belong2
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

at is worthy Of special remark, that in all the
votes taken for Speaker, not single Democrat has
ever voted for Mr. Gilmer." Fay. Observer.
And it is worthy of remark-though not special
ly sO-that Mr. Glmer has never voted for single
Democrat not even for Mr. Hamilton when there
was a chance to elect him over Sherman He
did, however, vote for Schwartz of Penn, but
Schwartz (who was elected as an anti-Lecompton
democrat) roted for Sherman. 1t IS worthy of
special remark that while democrats refuse to vote
for Gilmer, they have voted for other opposition
members, and have even proposed to select a
southern opposition candidate if all the opposition
would unite upon him, let the opposition select
democrat and all unite upon him This is wor-
thy of special remark, but our friends are mistaken
in suppoSing flat it is worthy of special remark
that democrats will not vote for Mn Gilmer.
And it is worthy of special remark that while
Republicans have voted for Mr. Gilmer they have
voted for no other southern man, whig or democrat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

Richmond, Va, Jan. 20.-Col Memmnger,
Commissioner from South Carolina, made powerful
address before the Virginia Legislature yesterday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

JUDGE CALDwELL-We learn that the Hon.
d. F. Caldwell, one of the Judges of the Superior
Court, has rendered his resignation as Judge.
There are now two vacant Superior Court Judg-
ships.
The Governor has notified the Council of State
to meet on the 18th of February.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

se~The Clerk of our County Court, Mr. J. T.
Weaver, informs that from April l, 1853, to
April l, 1859 there were 80 Marriage Licenses
issued in this county and up to Jan. ], from April
1859 there were 65 issued. The Clerk requests us
to say that all marry under his administration
live happily. A friend near by says that Buncombe
beats Meckenburg because she has such good
water and fine bracing air.-AMeoMe 4drocate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
Private Residence For Sale.

IF NOT disposed of privately, will sell at the public
Scales in the Town of Charlotte Tuesday Of next
Court, a neat newly erected story building, with
ouhouses, &C. The above property is situated near
the Female College, in pleasant and improving portion
of the Town. Terms liberal For particulars apply
Charlotte, Jan. II. u. S. W. DAVIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

RUNAWAY WIvEs.-The Charleston Mercury
SAYS that careful observation and calculation from
reliable statistics show that wives of North
ern men, in proportion to the number, annually
run away from their husbands, than there slaves
who fee from their masters.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
SUPREME COURT

we are requested to state that the Judges of the
supreme court have agreed to take up the cases
from the 9th and 9TH Circuits ON the second Mon
day in February.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
No vote was taken for Speaker last week.

ha5- We agree with the Fayetteville Observer
that the New York Herald containing, as it does,
inccndiary matter of all kinds, is calculated to do
as much harm in the South as the Tribune or any
other abolition paper We look upon it as a very
bad paper unreliable and without principle will
ing to support the party man from whom it cx-
poets to receive the most favors. We shall never
acknowledge it as a democratic organ.
a New York correspondent of Mobile paper
speaks of the Herald as follows:
1.-The principal editorial writer is the celebrated
Doctor Jones, acho as the rcGt author of the elm
pending Crisis of the South" by Helper. The
book compiled by DR.. Jones in the Herald of
fee, from facts and statements that have been at
tested by MIR Bennett. Helper may have assisted
the Doctor. AS proof Of this, let me call your
attention to the fact that nothing Of any conse
quence was said about the book until few days
before the meeting of Congress; then tbs Hetad
opened upon it, republishing extracts and abusing
it ed;torially day after day until members Of Con
greSs engaged in the discussion, and the fortune of
DIR. Jones, Helper, and Burdiek the publisher, is
secured"
No doubt the same editor who compiled the book
wrote the editorials abusing it. Such destitutioa
principle is disgrace to the editorial profession.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
FOR SHERIFF.

We are requested to announce SAML A. HARRI
as candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenbnrg county.
January "a, 1860 tie
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
Meck'g Agricultural Society

The Members of the Mecklenburg Agricultural Socie-
ty requested to at the Court House in Char
lotte Saturday the 28th inst, (COurt week. at ii
o'clock. Business of Importance will be transacted
Jan II, 1860 A. B. DAVIDSON, Prest
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

nV~It is proposed to hold Convention at Rich
mond, Va, the 2Sth Of Feb'y, of all the south
ern Railroad Presidents for the purpose Of consid-
ering the means by which they can best secure,
either by direct importation or southern manufac-
ture, the equipments and supplies for the use of
southern railroads, without relying upon the North
for such things. The call for the convention is
signed by II Virginia railroad Presidents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

The Democratic State Convention of Indiana,
held on the 18th, nominated Thos A. Hendricks
for Governor by reclamation. Resolutions were
passed declaring that the democracy of Indiana
will support the nominee of the Charleston Con-
vention, but instructing their delegates to go for
Douglass the nominee. They denounce the
foray of John Brown at Harper's Ferry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
FOR SHERIFF

We are requested to announce JOAB P. SMITH
a candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county.
January "a, 1860 tie
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

\ bill is pending in the Virginia Legislature
approprating 100000 for arming the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
For Sale.

NEGRO WOMAN with Two Children She can
Cook and Wash we'll Apply at this Office.
Jan. H. 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24

The Territorial Legislature of Nebraska having
passed law abolshing slavery in that territory,
the Governor vetoed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-24
JANUARY 24, Il

CHARLESTON, Jan. 2O.--Saes of cotton to-day
5000 bales. Market buoyant.
COLUMBIA Jan. 2o.-The sales Yesterday amounted
to 24l bales. Extremes iO3c.
, 1860-09-28

GENEROUS RECEPTION. McGnL
and family, who left here on Mondays
steamer, on a tour of visitation and inspec-
tion of the northern portions of the Terri
tory bordering on the Sound, everywhere
met with the kindliest reception f ON the
citizens Of the different ports at which the
steamer touched. Not envying the honors
of public receptions and great displays, the
Governor endeavored to keep his arrival at
Victoria a profound secret. But he was
foiled in this by Capt Fleming, of the An
dersoH, who entered the harbor with all
colors flying. A signal like this is too well
understood by our American brethren Of
lVancouver's Island. A large deputation ol
the American citizens, headed by Mr. Pen
DEEoRAsr, the popular and gentlemanly
agent Of Wells, Fargo & Co., at that place
at once paid their respects to his excellency
and a few hours, agreeable TO all, wert
spent in that social intercourse knowualone T.
Americans The company were Introduced
by Capt. GEO. A. PIoKErr, of tho United
States army. He performed the duty il
such a manner as soon put all at their cas-,
as though they had been the friends o
years. A number of the English residents
including some Of the Colonial authorities
also called upon the Governor. We hop
they were as favOrably impressed with ou
executive as he speaks kindly of the frank
ness of their manners, generous deportmen
and hospitable demeanor For each and al
he entertains the most friendly remembrance
, 1860-09-28


was known would be free State, with the
understanding that the boy was to be
raised in such a way as to enable him to-
succeed 10 the best manner possible for one
Of his color and mixed race, and to place
him in such q position, and besiow upon
him such an education as would secure him
the ability to maintain himself when grown,
and be was then to be set free. All this
was frequently explained to Charley, and
during the past five years the family Of
Gen. Tilton, including Mrs. Tilton, and,
during her life time, his daughter, have
endeavored to instruct the boy in the ordi-
nary branches of an English education,
aud sent him to school, both at the garri-
son of Fort Steilacoom and at Olympia.
The boy was constantly told that the
General intended to bring him up as a
steward upon a steamer, and the family
have always treated him as one of them
selves His parents on the mothers side
having belonged to and been faithful SER
wants Of the mothers side of Gen Tilton's
family, they were connected by these ties
known to all southern people, Of common
interest and projection, n,-wbere the de-
pendant has the fpll share in the prosperity
Of the protector, NRnd is insured mainten-
ance even in the adversely of the protector
For year or two past Charley has
been tampered with by the worthless free
negroes Of Victoria, who have succeeded in
enticing him to forego the advantages
which his benifcent mistress had secured
for the son of her attached and faithful ser
want and friend.
The family of Gen. Tilton hope the boy
may never return to them, as his services
have lately not been equivalent to his ex-
penses, and by bis own act be has released
them from the condition under which he
was brought out here; they hope bis new
English friends will carry out the intention
Of his benevolent mistress with regard to
bis education, and thus make him compe-
tent to take care Of himself as freeman,
and thus further the design had in bringing
him to the Pacific coast. He is naturally
intelligent, and retains one quality for which
all of his mothers people we're remarkable
honesty. As with most mulattocs, he
lacks stability, and has not the faithiulness
and gratitude which distinguishes the pure
African, and was remarkable in his moth
ers people for the several generations they
have been held to service in Maryland
This is one of the rare cases in which
supposed kidnapping or negro stealing is
equally acceptable TO the stealer and the
steatee, and the good of the kidnapped is
the only thing sought for by the boys mis-
stress or her friends.
With regard to the'legality of the acts
by which our neighbors at Victoria AFRO
gate the right to board On American mail
steamer and 'sieze person held to service
under our laws, we are clear that the
Colonial authorities and their negro con-
stituents or masters have added another to
the arbitrary and illegal acts by which
they evince their hatred to the United
States and its Institutions. But this is a
matter with which the U. S, Government
will deal.
, 1860-09-28

LIEUT.. MULLAN's RoAD.-We learn that
a party of immigrants who came to this
State recently oyer the new Wagon Road
opened by Lieut.. Mullan from Fort Ben
ton, report the route in excellent order,
aud the road to he all that can be expected.
They only found one bridge unfit for use,
and that was in course Of repair. This
speaks very highly for the manner IN which
Lieut.. Mullan has carried out tins useful
and extensive projcct.-EOrtlaad Daily
Advertiser.
, 1860-09-28

SAN JUAN LmE.--A splendid article Of
lime, white as chalk, is now being made at
San Juan Island. 1t slacks much quicker
than any lime yet known on the Pacific
coast, and the stone from which it is manu-
faCtured is almost nexhaustible
, 1860-09-28

R55- True friendship is like sound health
its value is seldom known until it is lost.
, 1860-09-28

Ra- A new stern-whcel steamer was
launched at Victoria, on Wednesday last.