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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

DEMONSTRATING of much importance has
been done by either House lately The bill to
abolish polygamy in Utah was under discussion in
the House Of Representatives during the most of
last week, and even southern men differ about the
power of Congress in the matter. Those who op-
pose the bill say that it would be unfair, dan
gerous and unconstitutional exercise Of power by
Congress; and some of them propose that instead
Of trying to abolish polygamy, the act creating
the Territory ought to be repealed and the territory
itself parcelled off to adjoining territories thus
breaking up the Mormon government We
copy below brief abstract of the debate on the
Sd inst:
Mr. Noel opposed the bill for the reason that Congress
ought interfere in the proposed while the
organic exists, and by which the power make To-
cal laws is delegated the Legislative Assembly.
There has already been spent 800 900 to
,ace with Utah If this bill pass it would be better
to make appropriation of $50, 100000 TO Increase
army for the troubles will be renewed There
necessity for passing direct law, which would be
mpracticabIe Let the power of the people Of Utah
legslae be withdrawn and transferred to other
legal body which will not exercise to disgust
the moral sense of the community.
Mr. Olin spoke in favor of the bill and against the
various amendments offered to it.
Mr. Farnsworth quoted the remark of John Wesley,
that "slavery is the source of all vanies."
Mr. Jenkins asked Mr. Farnsworth wheather he belev-
ed so?
Mr. Farnsworth replied that he somewhat of that
opinion.
Mr. Jenkins.-then you declare lie
Mr. Farnsworth-I am not in the habit of descending
to cesspools to throw dirt with blackgnards Sen
sation
Mr. jenkins, Tin his seat. u cant receive that
insult.
Mr. Vallandigham opposed the BILL because it propos-
ed the whole policy of the government He
warned the slave proectonist of the South be
full they acted in this matter for there but
more step be taken to effect the slave interests.
Mr. Thayer of Mass, opposed the bill not calcu-
lated to effect the purpose designed and proposed that
Utah Territory be divided between the adjoining terri
tories.
Mr. Keitt made a speech against the bill, the ground
of its unconsitutionality. Congress could pass
oct of q penal character extend to the organized
Territories. He wanted proof BESIDES sustain the
charge that pOlygamy exists in Utah.
Several gentlemen said there doubt of the
fact: but this did not satisfy Mr. Keitt.
Mr. Logan offered a substitute for the BILL proposing
repeal the law establishing the territorial govern
ment of Utah.
On the 9th, the House passed the original bill,
to abolish polygamy, by SO majority.
Lovejoy of ILL.,, made violent abolition speech
in which he called upon Southern men for reply
1t is said that the excitement was very great and
at one time collision was imminent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

/ AFFILIATIoN WITH BLACK REPUBLICANS
Our opposition friends in the South become terri
bly, excited whenever it is intimated that they are
cooperating with the Black Republicans. We
want to direct their attention to the following
resolution passed by an opposition meeting in
Wood county, Va. on the 24th Of March. We
find the proceedings published in the National
Intelligencer, and here is one of the resolutions:
"Resolved, That John Minor Bolts, of Va, for
President, and Thomas Corwin of Ohio, for Vice
President, in our Judgment, would be the best
and most available ticket that could be presented
to the American people-that said ticket would
unite the opposition Wings, Republicans and
Americans upon fair and honorable terms, and
would insure success against the democracy in
November next"
Here, now, is direct proposition by portion
of the opposition party of Virginia, to affiliate and
unite with the Black Republicans against the
democratic party! Bolts and Corwn, they say,
'Fwould be the best and most available ticket
'that said ticket would unite the opposition wings
REPUBLICANS and Americans upon fair and hon
oraJle terms against the democracy in November
next. And they instruct their delegates to the
Baltimore opposition Convention to go for such a
ticket. What do southern men think Of this p
what do the real opponents of Black Republicans
everywhere think of it? We do not say that the
whole opposition party in the South approve such
resolution; but we say that those members of the
opposition party who opposed to selecting can
ddates to please the Republicans, ought to de-
nounce it, and as as they that that is the
game to be played, Gas they ought to see by this
time,) they should at once cooperate with the
democratic party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

Ga Some Of our opposition contemporaries are
quite indignant because the democrats charge that
if the plan proposed by our opponents to raise
enue is carried out, it will impose taxes mans
household furniture, tin cups and tin pans incud-
ed. Now, however indignant they may seem, the
proceedings of their Convention justifes the
charge Below we quote portion of the proceed
ings as reported in the Raleigh Register:
"Mr Turner, Of Orange, moved to take the vote
on AID Valorem, offering amendment against
taxing such small matters as tin cups plates &c
Mr. Badger proposed change III his amend
ment, which was accepted The amendment of
Mr. Turner vas then adopted.
Mr. Henry, of BERTHE, then moved reconsider
alton Of the amendment, entering his protest
against it.
Mr. Barringer, Of Cabarrus, seconded Mr. Henry.
Mr. Rayner hoped Mr. Turner would withdraw it.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
Not being t1ithdraUH, the amendment ards re-
Jectcd."
This report is by an opposition organ, and no
doubt is entirely correct If the charge is false,
why was Mr. Turner's amendment against taxing
such small matters tin cups, plates, &C." rejected?
The Convention at first agreed to exempt them,
but afterwards reconsidered the matter and refused
to do so. The record shows this, and there is no
just cause of complaint by opposition friends
about the matter at all, unless they willing to
repudiate the action of their Convention. If they
do that, We hope they will also repudiae their
didate for Governor, then we will compliment them
for their consistency
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

"There will be meeting of those who are opposed
to Democrats and the Republicans and in favor of the
objects of the Constitutional Union party, the Court
House in Kinston Saturday the 18th day of April.
full attendance DISQUALIFICATION N. g. 4dvocate
"What tail our cat has got!" A meeting of
those Opposed to the Democrats and the Repub-
lcans In Connecticut, at the late election, the
Democratic party was the only party aryed against
the Republicans; but here in North Carolina, the
Unconstitutional Union party the Know nothing
party, the Opposition party, the American party,
and the fragments of the Wing party, are opposed
to the Democrats and the Republicams!-S the
notices for their meetings say. Why did not the
Unconstitutional Union party run candidate for
Governor in Connecticut against the Black Repub-
lican candidate? Every man in the South who
reads, knows that the democratic party of the
North is the only party to be found there resisting
and fighting against the Black Republicans
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MARRIED..

In Arson county, the Sd inst, Mr. Fl. P. Townsend
of Cabarrus, to Miss Ann Eliza Bennett
In Surry county, the l4th ult, j. H. Maxwell, Esq,
to Miss Laura F. York.
In Salisbury on the 2sth ut, Mr. NJ. A. Brngle to
Miss Carrie A. Cox. Also, the 29th, Mr. Paschai
Callicut to Miss Margaret Pool.
In Rowan county, Mr. Jacob A. Castor to Miss Caro-
line Casper.
On the goth ult Mr. VIM Jarvis of Wilkes county, to
Miss Elizabeth Wooten of Iredell.
In Raleigh on the Sd inst, Mr. L. o. Myers of Balti
more to Miss Reid, daughter 6SCol. Ed. Yarbrough
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFoRM.-We hope our
readers will recur occasionally to the platform of
the democratic party adopted at the late State Con-
venton. 1t is plain declaration of principles of
which political opponents seem to find little or
no fault, for instead of attacking it, they have
turned all their batteries towards Gov. Ellis. He
is the bug-a-boo in their estimation now, and their
attacks upon him are without stint truth either
Tie democratic press have not assailed Mr. Pool
in any other way than to show his inconsistency
with the opposition platform upon which he now
stands. When in the Senate of North Carolina
and sworn to do what he thought was right Mr.
Pool voted against proposition to adopt the ad
valorem principle we say he voted against it, and
We refer to the Journals of the Senate to sustain
the charge-by that record it will be seen that
John Pool then occupied different position from
the one he now occupies What caused this sud-
den change in sentiment? Was it not his anxious
desire to displace the democratic party from power
in the State? It looks so. Now We defy any one
to show such inconsistency the part of Governor
Ellis or any inconsistency between him and the
democratic platform. 1t cannot be done, and the
course Of the opposition press in abusing Gov.
Ellis instead of showing that the democratic plat
form is wrong in principle proves the weakness of
their cause and displays the desperate shifts to
which they are compelled 20 resort.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

EXCITEMENT II BosToN.-It will be seen by
the following that there has been SEINE excitement
in Boston about the arrest of witness to testify
before the Harpers Ferry investigating committee:
BosToN, April Al. B. Sanborn arrested
at Concord by the Federal officers last night under
requistion of the Senate Committee. The arrest
caused much excitement He at first refused to
accompany the officers, and struggled violently to
release himself from them, but was handcufed and
taken to carriage, The town bells were rung, Il
crowd collected, and Sanborn forcibly taken
from the officers and kept until writ of habeas
corpus was obtained from Judge Hoar, of the Su-
preme Court. The case went before full bench
in Boston consisting of Judges Shaw, Metcalf
Bigelow, Merrck and Hoar.
Chief Justice Shaw decided on the writ of habeas
corpus that the Sergeant at arms of the United
States Senate could not depute his authority to
another party. Mr. Sanborn was discharged, and
left with his friends for Concord. There was much
applause in the court room when the decision was
announced
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

CONNECTICUT ELECTION The election in Con-
nectlcut for Governor and members of the Legis-
laturc took place the I'd inst Seymour was
the democratic candidate for Governor, and Buck
Ingham the Republican candidate. Buckingham
w. elected by about 600 majority. In the Legs-
lature the Black Republicans have a majority.
The democrats have succeeded in reducing the
Republican majority some 1000 votes in the State
since the Presidential election.
Now, let Southern people look at this contest,
and see who opposed Republicanism. Where was
that Constitutional Union party" about which
we hear our opponents here in the South talk so
much? The fact is, there is no such party in ex-
istence, except the Democratic party. 1t is the
only one found opposing Black Republicanism in
the free States; and every election held there
proves the truth of what we say
RHODE 1sLAND.-A telegraphic dispatch dated
April 9th, says: "The Black Republicans are de-
lea'ed In this State The majority for Sprague,
conservative candidate for Governor will probably
Teach iooo. The Legislature will be anti Black
Republican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

BUSINESS IN FAYETTEv1LLE.-An old shipping
and forwarding merchant informs that more
goods are coming to Fayetteville now than for
seven years past The Steamboats, are loaded TO
their utmost capacity, and the transportation, both
up and down the river, is unusually heavy. Bust
ness was lively at the wharves, and all de-
part,nents of trade here have felt the impulse
Fayetteville Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

MEDICAL EXAMINERs-We see by advertise
ment in the Raleigh Standard that "the Board of
in Raleigh on the first Monday in May for the pur-
pose Of examining candidates for the practice of
medicine. The act of the Legislature authoriz-
ing this Board provides that from and after the
10Th of April, 1859, no person shall practice Me-
dcine Or Surgery, or in any case prescribe for the
cure of disease for fee or reward, unless he shall
have been first licensed to do so by the Board of
Medical Examiners; though persons practicing in
violation of the Act are not held guilty of misde
meanor, but they cannot recover their bills by law
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

KOOPMANN h PHELPS have large stock of Bon
nets Flats. Flowers and Ruches to which they invite
the attention of the Ladies.
April 10, 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10
Ouinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected of Rheumatism that considered
hopeless certificates prove which can be exhibited
The suffering invited to give the medicine trial.
Orders addressed the undersigned Charlotte will
receive prompt attention. W. W. QUINN.
April 10, 1860. Price 81 so per bottle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

To make lady stick out her fingers, put on the
aforesaid diamond ring To make her stick out
her eyes, show her silk dress. To make her
stick out all over, give her one Of the crinolines
now offered for sale by the Charlotte Merchants.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

TERRIBLE.-The editor of the "Tmes," pub
lished at Washington, N. c., says that he "will
wade through lakes of fire by day and swim oceans
of blood sixty fathoms deep in midnight darkness
to serve John POOL! Now, amt he terrible
man? "Hold me daddy, or I'll fight"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

m1L1fARY.---We are requested to give notice
INA" meeting OF the commissioned Officers of the sew
era, military companies in Mecklenburg county, will
neia IN Charlotte on Wednesday of April court All
are invited to attend for consultation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

DECLINEs.-Paul c. Cameron, Esq, declines
the Electorship in the 4th (Raleigh) District.
His business in the West requires his absence
from the State during the campaign. The Ex-
ecutive Committee of that District will supply
the vacancy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

Bslg~ The Wadesboro Argus knows very well
that the democratic platform contains no resolu-
ton which declares "equal taxation premature,
impolitic, &c. There is one which declares that
the democratic party is opposed to disturbing any
of the sectional compromises of our Constitution,
State or Nationa especially deprecating the in
PRODUCTION into our State politics of question Of
Constitutional amendment affecting the basis upon
which our revenue is raised believing it to be pre-
mature, impolitic, dangerous and unjust. There
is resolution against 'equal taxation;" and the
one from which we quote the above goes on to de-
clare in favor of adjusting taxation to bear
equally practicable, within the limits of the
Constitution, upon the various interests and classes
Of property, an all sections of the State. This is
what the resolution declares, and we have publish
ed the whole resolution often enough heretofore
for the Argus to understand it correctly if it de-
sired to do so.
The Argus wants to know what we mean when
We say "within the limits of the Constitution"
We mean that in levying taxes the express pro-
visions of the Constitution should be respected and
not violated-that the compromises between the
East and the West should be adhered to in good
faith, and that the property of one section of the
State whether slave or other kinds) should not
be taxed in way to injure it, or amount to an un-
Just discrimination against it. And We further
mean that it is unfair and bad policy to advocate
any change that will array the non STAKEHOLDER
against the stakeholder, section against section
The Argus cannot find anything in its own plat
form In favor of "equal taxation" neither can it
lind anything in the democratic platform against it.
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WANTED.

THREE JOURNEYMAN TAILORS of steady habit
can find employment by applying soon to
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co.
April TO- 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

THE PREMIUM LIsT-The High Point Re-
porter noticing the List of Premiums offered by the
Mecklenburg Agricultural Society, says that it
would publish the lis: if it could spare space. If
the editor of the Reporter, and our cotemporaries
in Statesville and Asheville, could find it con-
veuient to publish the List, it would be gratifying
to the Executive Committee and we certain
the kindness would be appreciated by the Society.
The Society having incurred liabilities for recent
improvements in the Fair Grounds, cannot Oxford
to pay for the publication of the list bat it would
be considered favor to the society if any of our
contemporaries were to republisk it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

sas- Mr. Badger, the leading spirit in the op-
position State Convention, is reported as saying
that if the democrats had not disturbed the Con-
sttution by the passage of the Free Suffrage mea-
sure, he (Mr Badger) would not favor the
plan to alter the Constitution-that is, he would
be willing to let everything stand as it is. This,
We think, amounts to an acknowled gment on his
part that the ad valorem scheme is wrong But
it by no means proves that Free Suffrage was
wrong or that it interfered improperly or INJURIOUS
~ with the Constitution of the State The demo-
cratic party, in advocating the free suffrage act,
only proposed to put all free white men an
equal footing at the ballot box. Allowing man
to vote for Senator as we'll as Commoner, affect
ed the rights or interests of no section-no harm
could possibly result to any portion of our citizens
or their property. Free Suffrage was right and
fair equality demanded it, while the Ad Valorem
scheme of the opposition is wrong and not required
by common justice or sound policy The former
was right because it violated compromise of the
Constitution nor interfered with the plan to raise
revenue agreed upon by the East and West
the latter Cad valorem) is wrong because it will
violate constitutional compromises and impose
heavy burdens on one class of citizens, amounting
to an unjust and I'M uriOus discrimination against
an important institution of the South, slavery.
The passage of the free suffrage act affords Mr.
Badger and his party no excuse for now favoring
a scheme fraught with evil consequences, without
the least prospect of benefttinc either section.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

THE CENsus.-According to the act of Congress
no deputy will be allowed over twenty thousand
inhabitants. Those who may be appointed by the
United States MAJ shall will be required to COM
mence operations the first day of June and con-
cude their work six weeks thereafter. This ar
rangement will make small districts necessity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

pa- A fire occurred at Gold Hill, Rowan county,
destroying the post-ofice DIR. J. j. Wilson's Office,
Messrs. H. Martin 4 Bros. store NJ. G. Morgans
shoe shop and F. NJ. SCOTS grocery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10
FOR SHERIFF.

We requested to announce ROBERT H. MAN
WELL candidate for Sheriff OF Mecklenburg coun-
ty at the ensuing election.
Anr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10
NOTICE..
April 10, 1860.

The Beard of Common Schools for Mecklenbarg
county Will meet the Common School Office in Char
otte the THIRD MONDAY in April, to elect one of
their number Chairman.
April 10th. J. P. ROSS, Chm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

TENHE Subscriber wishing remove to Texas, offers
u for sale his valuable Tract Of Land lying IL miles
South of Charlotte and three miles from Morrows Turn
Out in York District. The Tract contains $40 Acres,
half in forest On the premises splendid Meadow,
commodous out-buildngs in abundance and elegant
Dwelling House The tract is Well Watered; and the
land for all staples, productive No any in the
District For further particulars, address
+. G. HARRIS,
Pincyille N. G.
April 3, 1860. 5t-pd CA en-
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say- The Communication from a friend at Lin
colnton shall appear next week.
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FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer Kangaroo arriv-
ed at New York Friday last with Liverpool
dates to the oath ult Tie Cotton market. closed
dull, but quotations were generally unchanged.
The sales were large.
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Immense Attraction
AT THE
Great Clothing Emporium
OF
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.

They are now opening at their large and capacious
Store Room, the HANDSOMEST and CHEAPEST
Stock Of Ready-made Clothing
ever offered in the State.
Their stock comprises all the different kinds Of Fancy
Cut Linen and Marseles Business Suits, English and
French Drap d'Ete and Alpaca Frocks and Sacks; a
large variety of Cashmere Pants-Fancy and Black;
aso Fancy and Black Silk Cashmere and Marscilles
Vests in endless variety.
Gents Furnishing Goods,
Trunks valises Hats and Caps, &C., &C. All of the
above goods of the latest styles and patterns.
MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT.
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co. have also added to their
Ready-made Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
partment to which they call the especial attention Of
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
in the State either in style and quality ofGoods or IN
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
colored Cloths English, French and American CASH
meres, and II variety of Vestings. Also assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres.
They feel confident of their ability to undersell any
other house in the State, from the advantages they
have in getting their goods.
Their goods bought by the quantity, by one OF
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets. which
gives him the opportunity of taking advantage OF the
prices of goods thereby saving at least Twenty-Five
per cent to the consumer.
BeE@Dimes saved are Dollars made l~asa So try ns-
Il. FULLIN6S,
JNO. NJ. SPRINGS,
JNO. p. HEATH.
April 10, 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-04-10

COLLEGE PoEMs," is the title of neat little
volume of 1873 pages, presented to US by Mr. f. c..
Harris, of Pineville, n. c. We learn that the
author of the book is W. W. East, Esq, now the
Editor of the Yorkvie Enquirer. The Poems
were written during College life, and so far as we
are capable of Judging, the author has certainly
displayed poetic talent of very order. We
have often thought of the severe ordeal through
which the old reviewers carried the asprants for
hOnors, either in poetry or prose, in their day: and
how little ofwhat call poetry would remain
IT 1t were passed, like MIR Robert Montgomery's
Poems, through the hands of Thomas Darlington
Macaulay. We doubt not that the volume before
us would stand the ordeal better than much of its
cOtempOraneo Gus literature.