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w. II, SEWARD.

1t is stated that tie change of the Chicago Re-
publican Convention from the 18th of June to the
10th of May, is regar led by the Republicans as a
move of the Sewardites to get il into their own
hands. Ofthe speech of Seward in the Senate,
the n. Y. Express says:
What is most to he remarked in this remarkable
speech, from certainly remarkable man-is not
any new light that itsheds upon the relationship,
North and South on the slavery issue-but the
toning down, the CLOSES over, and the rounding
of of the sharp edges Of the mischievous, if not
revolutionary, sentiments advanced by the orator
in his speech in this State, twelvemOnth ago.
and more particularly in the famous 'irrepressible
speech" at Rochester Thus, we look in vain
now for a repetition Of that Rochester phrase; in
vain for the extreme measures against the .'pro-
slavery oligarchy so earnestly urged then in vain
for word or sentence Ofany kind, that would lead
to the belief that the speaker ever dreamed of
such thing as irrerressbe conflict But we do
find in their stead the most glowing panegy-
RIGS of this Union, and the most saintlike appeals
to liberation and fraternity coupled with unequi-
vocal expression of theatrical horror at the treason
OfJOhn Brown, and of reproach for all who seek,
like him, to ''enforce their peculiar principles by
the sword" The main object of this speech from
the original patentec of the irrepressibe conflict
is transparent enough. The object is to concilate
far possible, the conservative element Of the
Opposition, with view to the contingencies of the
coming Presidential election. The doctrine enun-
ciq ted at Rochester by Mr. Seward, before he went
to Europe, was so alarming, that in view of the
fearful agitation since, which has been in part its
bitter fruit, many Republicans doubtful
of the expediency of taking him as their standard
bearer. 1t is to quiet these fears that this oily
speech was expressly made. Butany body can see it
is the ncendiary protesting to help extin sh the
conhagration after he has applied the torch. In
other words it is the Senator'S highest bid for the
which is expected to win for him the stakes for
which he has been playing desperately these
many years past
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Chr WRstRrn gRmotrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
For the Charlotte Democrat
LIBRARY FOR THE ". c. MILITARY
INSTITUTE.

The Board of Directors have resolved to open
their Subscription Books again, and permit more
Stock to be taken, to be vested in Library. 1t
is very desirable that the Cadets should be furnish
ed with sound, practical and useful books. Some
of the friends of the Institute have already con-
tributed handsomely to the Library. The Presby-
terrain Board of Publication made donation ofbooks
to the amount of SIS. and this increased to
about $40 By an individual in Charlotte. Next,
the Southern Baptist Repository at Charleston made
a donation of about SIS worth of books. j. b.
Lippincott, of Philadel phia gave some SIS worth
of books, and the Messrs Martien of Philadelphia
gave 4S volumes. James Lenox, Esq, Of New
York sent books Of the Presbyterian Board to the
amount of S153 II. Two or three persons in the
town ofCharotte have raised so 20 for the further
purchase of books from the Presbyterian Board.
As these contributions have given Presbyterian
literature the predomnance in the Institute, it is
to be hoped that the other denominations will take
measures to be as we'll represented. few books
have been given by private individuals, and such
gifts will always be received with thankfulness by
the members of the Institute.
1t is however highly desirable to raise land
some Library, worthy of the Institute and worthy
of the State, by means Of Stock taken for that
purpose.
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PRENTICE VS.. RAYNER.-There is no more
bitter opponent of the Democracy, than the Editor
of the Louisville Journal, and yet even he could
not stand Henry Winter Davis course We may
be assured that it was no ordinary case of perfdy
which compelled Mr. Prentice to employ the
following language of condemnation towards a
member Of his own party. The Louisville Journal
says:
"Mr Pennington the Llack-republican candidate,
still lacked two votes of an election He might
even yet have been defeated. In that emergency
Henry Winter Davis, an American member of
Congress from the City of Baltimore, representing
slaveholding district, betrayed, basely BETRAYED
a constituency upon whom he had been thrust by
the most vllanous frauds perpetrated betrayed
them into the hands ofther enemies-and BETRAYED
them without an apology or sign of remorSe''
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The subscriber is still Agent for the sale of the
celebrated and much admired combined improved
AND WINNNOWER, manufactured by
Wheeler, Melick Co., Albany, n. Y.
These Machines will thresh and clean from $50 to
$50 bushels of wheat per day, with less work and less
waste than any other machines known in North Caro-
lima.
Prices at the Shop, uiz:
Railway Chain Horse Power, Sl2O
Lever, (superor) 100
Improved Combined Thresher and Winnower, l25
Terms cash. or approved note interest. Warrant
ed to give satisfaction or no sale.
Delivered any Railroad Depot at the above prices
charges and transportation only to be added
Addres J. B. TROY, Troy's Store,
March 6, 1860 3m Montgomery co, N C.
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Mr. POOLS Acceptance.
ELIZABETH Cry, Feb. %


DEAR SIR:-Yours of the 23d inst, informing
me of my nomination as a candidate for the Office
of Governor of North Carolina, has been receiy-
ed.
The Platform of principles adopted by the Con-
vention meets my entire appreciation. | am great
ly pleased at the almost complete unanimity which
prevailed in their adoption.
The section in reference to od rolorens taxation
involves principle, SO manifestiy just and equal
into the Constitution, with the least possible delay
When taxation was comparatively light, the
certainty and inequality of the present system
were overlooked. But it has now become a matter
of Importance to the State credit as we'll of JUS
tice to our citizens, that some system should be
adopted combining certainty in raising the requisite
amount of revenue, with perfect equality to every
section of the State and to every class OF the peo
pie.
fl were disposed should not feel at liberty
to decline the nomination rendered me. The pre-
sent dangerous condition of public affairs imposes
upon every citizen the imperative duty of using
his best exertions, in any post assigned him, to eff
feet thorough and speedy reformation. No pains
shall be spared on my part, and invoke the aid of
good and true in all parts of the State, to ar
rest the present corruption and discord and estab
fish official honesty and good feeling between the
different sections of our country, the only sure
foundation for the Union of the States and the
perpetuation of the blessings Of peace and civil
liberty. Yours, truly
JOHN POOL.
Hon. r. C. PURYEAR, Prest., Raleigh, n. G.
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From the Salisbury Watchman.

MEETING OF DELEGATES FROM THE 1TH Con
GREsSIONAL DIsTRICT-At a meeting of the de-
legates from the 9TH Congressional District, to the
State Opposition Convention, held in the city of
Raleigh on the 22d of February, it was unanimous
ly.
Resolved, That district convention, for the
9Th Congressional District, be held at Salisbury on
the 9th of May next to select an elector for the
district And the delegates earnestly recommend,
that the counties in the 7th district, proceed
Immediately to hold county conventions to appoint
delegates to the said district convention. And the
delegates so assembled proceeded to appoint Rufus
Barringer, Esq, of Cabarrus principal and Gen.
S. I'll. Walkup, OF Union alternate, to represent
the 18th Congressional District in the National
Union Convention, to be held at Baltimore at a
time to be hereafter named. This appointment,
however, to be subject to the review and ultimate
decision of the District Convention at Salisbury, in
case it be in time for the Convent at Baltimore
J. G.. RAMSEY, Chairman.
III. G.. JONES, ST., Secretary.
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SENSIBLE MAN u. F. II. Claiborne, ESQ i
his "Recollections of the Metropolitan Press" ha,
the following relative to John G. Rives, ESQ. If
the Congressional Globe:
Mr. Rives is man of warm and humane heart
Merit in misfortune finds in him a steady friend
He is one of the few rich men know who recu,
with pride to their former poverty; and it is his
boast that, after he had acquired wealth, and was
looking around for wife, he chose one from the
bindery of his own office, where 60 young females
were employed. And well may he boast for with
characteristic good .sense, he selected one whose
grace, beauty, and virtue would ornament and honor
the most elevated sphere.
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III. C. JONES, ST., Secretary.

APPoINTMENT.-Mr Thomas j. Robinson, Of
this place has been appointed by the President,
and confirmed by the Senate Professor of Mathe-
mates in the e. S. Navy. He will doubtless be
assigned to duty at the U. S. Naval Academy at
Annapolis, Md.
Mr. Robinson graduate of our University,
of the class of 1919, in which he received the first
distinction. Whilst We rejoice that his personal
character and intellectual qualifications proper
ly appreciated abroad, shall regret to lose him
and his family from midst, They will leave
many warm friends behind them-FGyctterWe
ObSerrer.
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NOTICE.

All persons subject to pay Poll Tax to the State of
North Carolina, who resided within the limits of the
town of Charlotte the First day of February 1862
who had been principally employed in any profess
sion vocation in said for three months or more
Immediately preceding the said First day of February,
and all persons who owned possessed of Tax
able Property within said the first day of Feb
before the LAST DAY OF MARCH, 1860 a List of
their said Polls gnd Taxable Property. The said list
shall the number and local situation of the Lots
parts of Lots given in with the value o. which they
assessed for taxation by the State the number Of
white taxable polls of taxable slaves, and of free
groes residing on the ls of Feby the lands of per-
sons giving in said lists Call the Branch Bank Of
North Carolina from 0 Il. IN. till p.
T. W. DEWEY, Town Clerk.
February 90, 1869. At
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state Of NORTH Carolina, MeekIenburg
County.

Court of Pleas Qunrter Sessions Jon'y Term, 1860
James B. Morris and Philemon w. Morris, Propounders
ofthe last Will and Testament of Philemon Norris Decd
vs.. W. a. Morris and others.
It appearing the satisfaction of the Court that
William Morris and John F. Morris, two of the heirs at
law and next of kin of the said Philemon Morris decd
reside beyond the limits of this State; it is therefore
ordered by said Court that publication be made for SIX
successive weeks in the Western Democrat newspaper
published in Charlotte, notifying the SAID m motifs
and John F. Morris to appear before the Justices of
said Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, at the next
Court to be held the county aforesaid at the Court
House in Charlotte the 4th Monday in April next,
and make themselves parties to this suit otherwise
Judgment pro confesso will be taken against them.
Witness w. K Reid, Clerk of said Court, at Office,
the 4th Monday of January, A. D.. 1860, and in the
s4th wear of American Independence.
3-Gt-S67 w. X. REID, Clerk,
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NOTICE..

On the 22d and 23d days of March, the residence
of the late Dr. Lea A. Moore, decd will sell at pub
lie sale THREE NEGROES, man, woman and boy.
Also, Mules Horses all the Cattle Hogs Corn and
Fodder; road wagon, Buggy, and one small
wagon; Farming Tools, Household and kitchen Furn-
consisting of first Piano and other valuable
furniture. Also. good Medical Library, Surgical In
struments &c. &c
Terms made known on day of sale.
r. RANKIN, Executor.
N. B.-Al persons indebted to the Estate requ:r-
ed to make payment and those having claims against
the required to present them within the time
prescribed by law or this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery r. RANKIN, EXT.
February %, 1850 At
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THE RIO eRANDE oUrRAGEs.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-Gov. Houston's letter
to the Senate to-day deplores the situation of the
Texas empty treasury, the Indian troubles, and
forays from Mexican banditti He asks in the
name of humanity that the Federal arm be raised
for her protection Should this not be done, he
will shortly be compelled to resort to selfdefence
and prevent the recurrence Of outrages on the from
tiers He can muster ten thousand men in thirty
DAYS and will make reclaims on Mexico for all SIM
liar wrongs but deers to the action of the Federal
Government.
The Secretary of War communicates contrary
opinion relative to the border troubles, and says
that Gov Houston's call is the first that has yet
been made from the authorities OF Texas. But,
he adds there is undeniabe proof of great outrages
committed on our SOIL and says that he has ordered
the concentration of all the force the exigencies
of the service will allow.
Among the papers transmitted with Gov Hous-
toms letter the important is the report of the
Commissioners to Brownsville, saying that the
Mexican people, as mass with the exception of
turbulent spirits, like Cortinas hoping for de-
lverance from anarchy, and would rejoice In the
establishment of stable form of Government,
which would protect life and give peace.
Many of the intelligent people ofTamaupas re-
gard protectorate as the only means by which
Mexico can be redeemed from anarchy and petty
tyrants. That there is deep seated hostility on
the part of many to every thing American is
true, but the great mass of Mexicans would
yield before the course of justice and humanity
which characterzes the policy of the United States
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JOHN HENRY WAYT,
Surgeon Dentist,

GRADUATE IN MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY
Office in Brawlcys Building, opposite KKRRs HOTEL,
GG1A9IDEFGo ~ c.
SURGICAL OPERATIONS, as Cleft Palote Hare
Lip Tun,ors Of mouth and jars, performed
FRACTUREs AND DIsLoCA TIoNs of the Jaws treated.
Teeth filled with Gold Silver, Tin Amagam.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted in the best manner
A very superior TooTH POWDER and TooTH WASH
hand.
Prices moderate and all work done satisfactory TO the
patient. .-.... ..
A stock of Dentists materials always on hand Gold
and Silver Plate of any hneness gotten out.
February g. 1860 If
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NOTICE..
TREASURES OFFICE, A,

TREASURES OFFICE, A, T. l. o. R. R. Co.
TNNHE First Insalment of Five Dollars per Share on
IL all the Stock subscribed to this road in Meckep.
burg county made due and payable on the 9Th Of
January last great many came up promptly and
paid. The Treasurer still has blank receipts, readv
ciUng and Oqiting to fill them up. Call up, gentlemen
you know you subscribed; and you further know the
work cannot progress without MONEY. Hands are at
work, and have every prospect of speedy compile
ton ofthe road if you will only do yonr duty.
NJ. l.. WRISTON, Treas'r.
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FROM DR.. LEWIS, OF VERMONT.

BURLINGTON, VT, Nov, =, 1871
Gentlemen: am pleased to stale, that have tried the
Oxygenaed Bters for Indigestion aud Debility, and found
immediate relief from using only part OF bottle have
the greatest confidence in it cure Tor dyspepsia and
General Debility and recommend it with much pleasure
all persons laborng under those diseases
You liberty this think proper, to pro-
mote the sale of this excellent medicine $500 ~
Yours &C.. JAMES LEWIS.
The Oxygenaed Bters give healthy tone to the Stomach
and Digestive Sysem and act as the preservatIVe
against Fever Ague we'll other infections diseases
SETH w. FowLE 4 Co., Boston, Propfietors Sud by
their agents every where -
For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHINSON & CO.
March Is, 1860
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THE USE OF DIR. HOSTEFTER'S SIOMACh
RITTIRS for Chls e. Fcye Dyspepsia. Heaviness Oh the
Stom ch any other like affection, IS SECOND 10 none
America or abroad. To be able TO state cohb9ehY a ae
"Bers" are certain for Dyspersa and IKE diseases
to the propreors OF unallnyed pleasure.
moves ali morbid from The stomach puIhes ne ooou
that tone energy indispensable tor the restoration OF
health. The acknowledgements OF us superior
excellence and benecent results have assured he propee
tors that it cannot but Prove great cure to the afflicted
Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere
For sale by E. NYE HUTCHINSON q CO', Charlott-
March, 1860.
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STRAYED

From the subscriber living the head-waters of NAL
lard Creek on Friday last the I'd instant bay Mare
MULE, with trimmed name and tail, years old next
August, about ID or Is hands high-a number ami
NAL Any information will be thankfully received and
all reasonable expenses paid. Letters be directed
to at Charlotte. H. AMI HUNTER.
March 6, 1860. 3t-pd
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READ THIS

All persons indebted to II. B. Williams Co., for
Groceries, are invited to call and pay the amount
they owe and save cost.
Ifyou have money, borrow it. We can't be salts
fed with note and promise to pay.
H. B. WILLIAMS Il co.
February 90, 1860 2-4t
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How THEY HOLD COURT IN UTAH-Indian
Agent Humphrey, who has some fifteen thousand
Indians under his care in Utah, some SIXTY miles
from Salt Lake City, thus describes, in letter to
friend in Lafayette, the imposing opening of a
United States Court by government officials
The most imposing scene l have witnessed since
my arrival here the opening of the United
States Courtint Nephi, by his Honor, Chief Justice
Cekels Just imagine you see him ascending the
judicial rostrum with his usual amount of dignity,
with large Colts revolver hung to his side, and
take his seat. Then the Marshal, P. K Dalson,
long dark complexioned Virginian, arose, with two
revolvers swung to his side, and calls Court in the
usual form. Then John f. Risey, good looking
young man, formerly of Sullivan county, Clerk of
the Court, arises, armed in the same style, and
reads the minutes. The Court then calls the list
of Attorneys; each, armed as before stated, arise
and answer to his name. The jury then called
every one of whom comes 10 with revolver swing
ing to his side, and in this condition are instructed
and sent to their room.
And after all this, their Court is perfect farce
and their trials but mockery of justice. The fault
however, is not in the officers of the Court for they
are faithful and fearless in the discharge of their
duties. But the difficulty rests here. the jurors,
the criminals and witnesses ali Mormons, and
for this it is impossible to enforce the law
The truth is, Brigham Youngs word is law, and
it is nonsense to undertake to do anything to the
contrary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-13

Never say of any who is absent what you
would be afraid or ashamed to say if he was pres
ent.
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FREE NEGROES IN KENTUCKY-The Kentucky
House of Representatives has passed BILL by
vote of II to 5, providing for the removal of free
negroes from that State The following are the
leading features of the MEASURE
No slaves deemed emancipated until the person
emancipating shall give bond for the removal of
the person emancipated from the State within
ninety days; made felony for free negro to come
into the State; prohibits the marriage of free
negroes and slaves; free negroes not wishing to
leave the State may choose master or mistress,
upon the person desiring to become the owner
paying one-haf the appraised value of said negro.
An amendment was adopted, making it the duty
of the county court to examine said negro in open
court, apart from the person desiring to become
the owner, and state to him the effect of said act,
and see that he had not been improperly Influenced
by the person whom he has selected as his owner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-13

DEAD PEOPLE RoBBED.-A grave charge is
preferred by some of the journals against the
undertakes Of New York city, the and
substance of which is, that some of the fraternity
are in the habit of going to the New York Bay
Cemetery and digging up the handsome and
expensive collins in which the dead have been
recently buried to take them back to their ware
rooms to be resold to future customers.
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A proud man and an humble one will both admit
that "humilityi is virtue" Nothingis more COM
mon than similarity of sentiment in opposite
characters. dare say fox and goose, if they
could speak, would both concur in saying that
poultry ought to be well fed.
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TMRESHENG MACHINES.

March 6, 1860.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1860-04-06
COURT PROCLAMATION.

To the Coroner, the Justices Of the Peace,
and Coa8fa5les 1 n the difeent Townships
in tie County Of Bsdford, Greeting.
KNOW YE that in pursuance of a precept 70
me directed, under the hand and seal of the
Hon. FRANCIS ~. KfMWELL, President of the
several Courts OF Common Pleas in the Sixteenth
District, consisting of the counties OF Franklin,
Bedford, Somerset and Fulton, and by virtue
Of his Office ofthe Court of Oyer and Terminer
and General jail delivery for the trial of capi-
tai and other offenders therein and in the Gene
raj Court OF Quarter Sessions of the Peace;
and A. J. SNIvELY & JoHN TAYLOR, Esqs.,
Judges of the same Court, IN the same County
of Bedford, You and each of you are hereby re-
CURED to be and appear in your proper persons
With your Records, Recognizances, Exaulina-
tions, and other renernbrances before the Judges
aforesaid, at Bedford, at Court of Over and
Terniner and General jail Delivery and Gene
raj Quarter Sessions of the Peace therein to be
holden for the county of Bedford, aforesaid,
on the 9TH Monday of April. tbeing the 30ih
day,lat 10 O'Clock IN the forenoon of that day
there and then to do those things to which your
several Offices appertain.
GIVEN under my hand at Bedford, on the
9th day OF April, n ,he year of our Lord
! 1880.
! WILLIAM s. FLUKE, Sheriff.