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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
THE PRESIDENT AND THE Hons.
OF CONGRESS.

As there is some probability that the cbo;o. :,
the next President of the United States ~. VI
devolye upon the present House of Representat;,a!
we subjoin statement of its political cast -
States 1t will be borne in mind that in cboo.;Oy
President, each State casts one vote. The presaT
House is divided politically as follows: Denocro6r
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Flora,
Georgia. Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nilsson.
Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virgna-l4,
Republican -Connecticut Indiana, Iowa, Main.
Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Ham,
shire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, PennsylyaDi.
Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsn-15.
Equally Overwhelmingly, Maryland ana
North Carolina-3
A,aerican-Tennessee-
1t requires II votes to effect a choice, and =,
neither the Democrats nor the Republicans have
sufficient number, the four last named States will
of course hold "the balance of power" Should
the House fail to elect President before the An
of March, that duty will then, in effect, devosre
upon the Senate, which has the election of Vies.
President, who, under the provision Of the Const.
tuition, becomes President of the United States
The Senate is composed ofa majority of Democns
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
Candidates for Sheriff.

We are requested to announce ROBERT H. MAX
WELL a candidate for Sheriff OF Mecklenburg coun-
ty at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce ALLEN H. BROWN
candidate for Sheriff of Meek enburg county, at
the ensuing election.
We requested to announce STEPHEN j. BERRY
HILL candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county
at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce W. ". GRIER as a
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg County
We are requested to announce SAML A. HARRIS
candidate for Sheriff of MeCkenburg county.
We are requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL Esq, candidate for Sheriff of Meek
lenburg county. Election first Thur sday in August
We are requested to announce r. Nj. WHITE
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election
We are requested to announce JOAB P. SMITH as
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county.
We requested to announce JAMES WALLACE
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county at the
ensuing election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
ATLANTIC HOUSE,
Beaufort, N. G..
PACE 4 FENDER, PRoPRIEroRs.

PAGE PENDER, PRoPRIEToRs.
This large and commodious establishment is now
open for the reception of visitors The House is Ocat
ed in the most eligible and pleasant situation for
Summer Resort in Eastern North Carolina being i'm
medaeIy of the Inlet from the Atlantic Ocean,
with the least obstacle 70 obscure the view either
of "Old Ocean," Core Sound, Bogue Sound the town
of Beaufort.
As fine FISHING GROUND the Harbor affords 10
Immediately in trent OF the colOrades which surround
the southern and western portion of the building al
fordng to the Boarders the opportunity Of angling
without exposure to the sun. while seated under the
colorades from their chamber windows if they pre-
fer as the House is situated Immediately over the
water.
The beautiful and varied views presented to the Vis-
tors from this location, alone worth trial OF 'hs
establishment The object of the Propreors mas Deen
render this the attractive resort Nortn or
nature and climate having been most oouhuIul 70
this favored spot leaving but little to art 10
The proprietors have added to the estaOiisnmeh,
BATHING HOUSES sufficiently large 10 SWIM ID, anu
situated that baths be taken at any nOur oI ~
accommodation of ladies and gentlemen VINO WISH 70
indulge in this pleasant and healthy pastime 10 IN
yaIids bathing in salt water undoubtedly conducive
to health Should persons prefer it. they can batne IN
the ocean, serf or sound Immediately contiguous 10 n'
House &;
We have STEAMBOAT that will always DC IN
readiness to convey passengers from Morehead CITY, tbs
terminus of the A. n. G. Railroad, to the Atlanuo
House making also daily excursions about the barDor
good Band of Music has been secured for the sea-
son PAGE Il PENDER, ProPrietors.
T. A. GRANGER, Superintendent,
Nav ii, 1860 sam
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
COL. LESSEE ]. BAKER,

we'll known citizen Goldsboro, N. c., makes the fol-
lowing OF the good results arising from the Of
DIR Wistars Balsam OF Wild Cherry.
GoLDsBoRo', N. c., March Q, 1883,
Messrs w Fowle g. Co.
Gentlemen: Beng solicited, l cannot refrain from
pressing opinion of your popular and remarkable lung
remedy DIR Wistar's Basam OF Wild Cherry. have been
observant of saIuary effect OF obstinate coughs
and colds with many my numerous friends for than
years past and the sut has always been speedy and
certain; aud with myself and family with confidence
certify that it has accomplished good than any other
medicine have used In fact. my experience has
nv complaints, and therefore recommend II
Very truly yours, JESSE j. BAKER.
FROM REV JESSE WOOD, d. d.
ROME GA, April A, 1860.
Dear Sirs: This certies that four years ago. suffered
with distressing Cough During the winter and spring OF
1882 used DIR Wistars Basam wild Cherry, with con-
siderable advantage consider it valuable remedy for
Coughs and Colds. ]. M. WOOD,
Sold by E Nye Hutchinson e. Co., and ali druggists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

CANT LAUGH Now.-Whatever Righteousness
or criticism the Southern Opposition may have
heretofore INDUCED concerning the difficulty which
the Democrats have had in making platform, we
presume they will feel the necessity of being
silent now convention of their wisest men,
assembled in grave consultation, could get up no.
thing better than "rHotto" when they undertook
PLATFORM motto that would suit anybody, and
describes nobody In vain do the people say that
something more is needed In vain do they de-
mand, 'What are the principles of the new party?'
elbow is the Constitution to be Interpreted !?
What laws are to be executed, and mho are to er-
pound them?'' questions that need to be an
s,cered
In answer to all these enquiries, and this sound
position-all that we get is a moHo-"The Consti-
tuition, the Union, and the enforcement of the
Laws" Certainly very pretty Inscription, but
naOttoes are not principles
We submit then that this is the completest
breakdown in the way of platform building, that
platform builders have ever made. Whatever the
Democratic difficulties may be, it will hardly lie in
the privilege of the Constitutional Union know
nothing] men to say much about it. They can't
laugh now,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Palestine has arrived from Liver
pool with dates to the 10Th.
Garibaldi's expedition landed at Marsala, a
strongly fortified seaport the western coast OF
Sicily, under the fire of two Neopotan frigates.
One of Garbaldis steamers was sunk, and the other
captured. The volunteers who landed were. at
the time the mails left, fighting with the royal
troops. Garibaldi's second expedition has already
enrolled 5000 volunteers, but it stated, in
consequence of numerous diplomatic representations
the Government of Sardinia would prevent its
departure.
A second despatch states that Garibaldi took
forcible possession of the steamers in which he
embarked. He publishes letter in Turin paper
excusing the act on the ground that it was done
a proclamation calling upon the inhabitants and
marshals Of UnbIia and Sardinia, and the Nea-
politans, to revolt, in order to divide the force of
the enemy.
The instruction at Palermo has progressed SO
far that on the 18th Of May at the termination of
mass, the people raised the cry of ''Italy forever
Liberty forever! In the evening 10000 people
assembled promenade, and the police were
unable to disperse them: Troops summoned,
and they fired upon the people, killing and wound
ing several. Many were arrested
Pullinger, the defaultng cashier of the Union
Bank, has been sentenced to twenty years penal
servitude.
The Governor of Sicily had forbidden the
carrying of arms, and considerable excitement
exists at Florence, owing to the rumored intention
of the Grand Duke to recover his power. The
garrison has been re-enforced, and the National
Guard called out.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

Destructive SToRM-On Sunday evening be-
tween three and four O'Clock, we were visited by a
terrific wind and rain. The Female College, a
four story brick building, in this place, had nearly
all the tin stripped from the roof, space of about
forty or fifty feet of the rafters and tmbers blown
off, and otherwise damaged The loss to the build
ing is estimated at from 1000 to 1000 dollars
The barn and stables Of Mr. Pittman were blown
down by the gale The Atlantic and N. G. Rail-
road warehouse, was nearly stripped of its tin
roof; the wind rolling the tin up like rags and
throwing it to the ground. Shade trees and fen
ces, sustained considerable damage. - oldsboro'
Tribune 30h Man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

MURDER.-A friend at Rockingham, Richmond
county, writes US that the Rev. John Chambers,
residing in the lower part of Montgomery county,
was shot and instantly killed on the 23rd ult.,
while in the act of passing through his gate into
the yard of his dwelling. One of his own negroes
is suspected of having done the deed, and has
runaway. Mr. c. was valued and pious minister
of the gospel Wlnain1ton Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

ATLANTIC, TENNESSEE AND OHIO RAILROAD
We are informed that the line of this road from
Charlotte to Mount Mourne, in Iredell, about "a
miles, has been let to contract, and that the work
is being pushed vigorously forward. Also, that
the iron for that portion of the road, has been
purchased, and upon very favorable terms The
remaining distance to Statcsville is about % miles,
and will be let to contract when $4,000 more of
stock is taken. StatesUiWe Erpress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

DIABoLIcAL ATTEMPT TO Poison A WHOLE
TowN.-The New London, Conn, Star of late
date says For several days nights past articles
of nourishment, covered with poison, have been
distributed about the city. A day two since
one of our citizens who has small children, found
piece of gingerbread covered with strychnine,
which had been thrown into his yard where the
children play. This morning he found cracker,
soaked in solution of poison, in the same place.
As of the results of this scattering of poison,
several dogs were found dead this morning-some
of them valuable ones.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

STARvING.-The Wedowee (Ala.) Mercury
published in Randolph Co., Ala, states it is "a
positive fact, that 'there persons in this county
actually starving"-and recommends that the Judge
of Probate call the county commissioners together
to take measures for their relief
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
THE FEMALE ORG ANIZATIoN is often as

THE FEMALE ORGANIZATION is often as frail as
that of tender flower. Many of the
rage relations without being able undergo
maternity. In this country thousands of young and
beautiful women sacrificed every year from this
alone Hostetters Celebrated Stomach Bters will
many of this class from untimey grave. This medi
cine has been used with great benefit by immense numbers
of people huut the republic and the propetor have
received grateful concentrations from all sections OF the
country The Btters will be found be very pleasant to
the beverage, and prompt and powerful in
its effect medicine. 1t infuses vitality the
frame, and strengthens the whole SYSTEM that women
who i. enable go through with labors which
would, without it, be certain PROSTATE them.
Sold by E. Nye Huchison e. Co.. and by all druggists
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

THE GREAT TORNADO AT THE WEsT-Nearly
One Hundred Liues Lost-The Cincinnati papers
are filled with accounts of the storm which visited
that section of the country 1t is supposed to have
extended from Louisville to Marietta, following
the course of the river The damage done is esti-
mated at Sl,000,00O. All the towns and villages
on the river above Cincinnati have suffered severe
ly. Thirty-six pairs Of coal boats, with 100000
bushels of coal, are known to have sunk and it is
feared that nearly 100 lives are lost.
All the steamboats, on the river are more or less
injured. During the storm the waves in the Ohio
river ran very high, and coal, salt and produce
boats were sunk in great numbers The coal alone
lost is valued at $4,000. The Gazette says:
The storm, as it passed Cincinnati, must have
been at least forty miles in bredth having reached
Independence, KY, on the South, and Preble co.,
Ohio on the North The velocity with which this
tornado travelled may be estimated from the fact
that it was only about two hours in going from
Louisville to Portsmouth distance by an air line
of 160 miles.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
Candidates for Sheriff of CASTOR.

We authorized to announce JOSEPH LUSK as a
candidate for reelection to the office of Sheriff of Gas
ton county.
We authorized to announce PAUL FRONEBAR-
GER as candidate for the Office of Sheriff Of CASTOR
county. Election on the first Thursday in August.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

MRS. WINSLOW, an experienced nurse and female
physician, has Soothing Syrup children eeihng. which
greatly facilitates the process OF teehng by soenng The
gums reducing all inRanaon-vsl aIlay all pam, and is
regulate the bowels Depend upon it, mothers, it
will give yourselves and relief and health yocr
Infants Perfectly sale in all cases. See advertisement
another column
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.-A man named B. L.
Sheath, passenger on board the steamer Hodge
on Red River, in fit of arrangement attempted
to cut the throat of Mr. T. 6. Jeringen inflicting
several serious wounds.
The passengers, who were asleep. were reused
by the noise and excitement in the cabin Just
at that time gentleman named Charles NJ Fort
coming out of his state-room into the cabin, was
fatally stabbed by Sheath, and expired in a few
moments. He resided in Springfield, Robertson
county, Tennessee. Another passenger named
R. j. Lyle, of Nashville, Tennessee, being reused
by the noise opened his stateroom door to look out
and was Immediately stabbed by Sleath. Lyle
only said, 81 am stabbed" and Immediately expir
ed without groan, the bowie knife having pene-
trated through the heart.
at this juncture the Captain, who had been
asleep IN his room, was called, and coming at once
into the cabin, he succeeded in getting the knife
from Sheath, and then secured him. The murder
er had upon his person at the time of his arrest
several other knives and revolver
"The murderer is a deformed creature, small in
stature, broken backed and about % years of age.
He said he native of Weston, Lewis county,
Virginia, and that he had been teaching school in
place called Knoxville, in Cherokee county,
Texas. The reason given by him for committing
the deed was that they were parties who were
seeking his lfe-although they had never met
before. He acknowledges the deed, but does not
seem to care particularly about it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

A "TALL" CANDIDATE.-It is said that Abe
Lincoln, the Republican nominee for President, is
six feet, three inches in height.
The New York friends of Mr. Seward appear to
be very considerably put out by the overslaughing
of that gentleman at Chicago. Thurlow Weed
and the other managers hardly take any pains to
conceal their chagrin and disappointment at the
promotion of comparatively new and undistn-
gushed man, over the head of the great leader and
organizer of the Northern Sectional Party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber being desirious of removing West,
offers for sale his PLANTATION situated ten miles
of Charlotte, the of Paw creek and Ca
tawaba River The tract comprises $50 Acres, most OF
it superior land. There is good Dwelling and all
necessary out-houses the premises Terms liberal.
Also, will be sold half interest in Grist and Saw
Mill adjoining the above tract.
Apl 3, 1860. If wM. N. PORTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
EXPLOSION OF A STEAMER.

Loss of Lite-The steamer Kate McLaurin,
Captain William Evans left here last Monday for
Fayetteville At 4 o'clock yesterday morning at
Little Sugar Loaf about miles this side of Eliza
beth, while waiting for the ga. +. Hurt (Which
was just ahead, with a fiat in tow to round the
point. she shut off steam, and attempting to start
again the boiler exploded, killing Capt, Evans,
and two free negroes, both deck hands. The pilot,
engineer, cook, and one deck hand escaped unin-
jured.
An accident of so serious nature as the above
is felt by every one, and all who knew Capt Evans
regret the loss of one who was so much esteemed
by ALL The Kate McLaurin was new boat, hav-
ing been running only since December last. She
owned by Messrs OrreE DALEY, OF Fayette-
vile, and was valued at something like $1,000.
She had on board full cargo at the time of the
accident, which of itself was worth $1,000. It is
not known yet what caused the explosion VII
nsington Herald 30h
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
A NICE PREDICAMENT.

No one can fail to appreciate the predicam ent of
the Opposition in regard to platforms In Feb
ruary last at the State Convention in Raleigh they
got upa Buncombe platform, requiring nearly page
of newspaper to contain it. They declared it to
be the very thing-another declaration Of indie
pendence equal ancient bill of rights and the
Constitution They landed and extoled it for its
wisdom, its virtue and its patriotism. The leaders
in that Convention, and the big guns in this State
adjourned over to the Baltimore Union Convention,
and we find them, when it suited their purpose
best, passing in lieu of PLATFORM the following
resolution:
Whereas, experience has demonstrated that
platforms adopted by the partisan conventions
of the country have had the effect to mislead
aud deceive the people, and at the same time to
widen the political divisions of the country by the
creation and encouragement of Geographical and
sectional parties, therefore
Resolved, That it is both the part of patriotism
and duty to recognize no political platform other
than the Constitution of the country
This resolution was heartily endorsed by the
Hon. j. NJ. Morehead, r. S. Donnel, Nathaniel
Boyden, and the entire delegation from North
Carolina, most of whom were prime actors in the
Raleigh State Convention Of February last
Now we ask the question, when are these leaders
of the Opposition in this State in earnest?-when
they declaring that their State platform is the
great thing for the people--the very thing upon
which they rely to turn Gov. Ellis out of office, at
the expiration of his first term, and to put in a
new man? or is it when they say at Baltimore that
experience has demonstrated that political plat
forms mislead and deceive the people," We
would like to know how to understand the opposi-
ton. 1t seems to us very strange attitude indeed
for the same party, composed in part of the same
men, in one convention by their action to say that
platform was necessary for the protection and de-
fence of the people, and in another, in so short
time, to declare them prolific ofdeception and mis-
chief The fact is, when all got to Baltimore to-
gether, Icing the broken fragments of all the op-
position elements to Democratic principles through
out the country to agree upon any platform or set
OF resolutions, whatsoever, was simply moral i'm
possibility They should agree upon but one SIN
gle idea, that of resistance to the Democratic rule.
yet these are the to chuckle over the division
of the Democratic party upon a great question of
Constitutional right Winston Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

DAVIDSON CoLLEGE.-The Annual Commence
ment of this Institution will occur the 18th and
18th of July.
The Baccaaureate Sermon will be preached by
Rev. A. w. Miller, of Petersburg, Virginia, on
the evening of the 10th. The Annual Address
before the two Literary Societies, will be delivered
by Hon. s. j. Person, of Wilmington, on the
morning ofthe I1th And the Anniversary Address
before the Phanthropic Society, will be delivered
by Rev. w. T. Hall, of York District, S. c., on
the evening of the same day. The Alumni Grafton
will be delivered by P. B. McLaurin, Esq, of
Bennettsvlle, S. c., on the morning of the Eth
AZ c. PresbYteri0n.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

Remember that John W. Ellis is in favor of rails
ing the Poll Tax on Slaves, when he knows full
we'll that by doing so the tax on White Polls will
be cOrrespondingly increased.-Rcgister
Remember that John w. Ellis is in favor of no
such thing, He is opposed to raising the poll tax
on slaves and white polls and in favor of reducing
the tax on land. Mr. Pool is in favor of taring
ere'y thing, his letter of acceptance shows, and
is opposed as his vote in the Legislature shows to
reducing the tax on land. These are the facts.
Let the people know them.-Standdrd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

CROPs.-The seasons this Spring have been
uncommonly favorable for the planters and conse-
quently we hear cheering from all quarters
of our District concerning the crops. Never,
perhaps has there been, at this season of the year.
better prospect for abundant crop both of corn
and cotton than at the present time Chester
Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
From all the information that be gathered, the
adjourned Democratic Convention TO Baltimore
will be more largely attended than even the Con-
ventiops of Charleston and Chicago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

pa~ A gentleman just from Texas reports the
yellow fever raging violently among the Indians
on the frontier There are sundry cases of fever
in New Orleans, se -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

THE WEATHER AND CRoPs.-From every section
of our district and State, come glad tidings of fine
crops. For several years we have not been favored
with so cheering prospect, Corn and Cotton are
in fourishing condition, and with continuance
of the excellent seasons with which we have been
blessed the past Spring, we anticipate the yield to
the industry of the farmer, which characterized
the days of 'lang syne.' For the wheat crop, we
are not able to speak so hopefully. A half crop
will scarcely be made. YorkUille Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

Valuable Real Estate Sale.

VaEWabEe EScaI Estate sale.
By virtue of Decree of the Court of Equity for
Meckenbarg county, will sell at auction the Pub
lie Square, the 4h Monday in June, that Valuable
Property belonging the heirs of Alexander Springs
decd, known STORE ROOM, No B, GRANITE
ROW. Also Twenty-four Building Lots in the Of
the e. & S. c. r. R. Depot buildings.
The sale of said property will be upon a credit Of
Six months with interest from date the purchaser
ecuting bond with approved security.
A. G. WILLIAMSON, C.. &MR.
May %, 1860,
AT TAYLORS you find the largest assortment
of Cutlery Guns and Pistols, of all the celebrated
makes.
GLASS, of all sizes and qualities-both French and
American. Also, Putty by the keg pound.
WOODEN WARE, Brooms, &C., of all kinds.