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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

"THE REASON WHY."-The Fayetteville OBJ
server thinks the reason why we cannot have a
''united South" is, that the Democrats outrage
the feelings of others by "false charges of disoy-
atty to the South and that they will only have a
''unitcd South" on the democratic ticket and DEM
ocratic policy. Now, we really think the Observer
is mistaken in giving "the reason why we cannot
have united South The reason is, our opposi-
ton friends in the South want what they consider
their share Of the Offices, and they think there
is very little chance for them if the democrats re-
main in power; hence, an "Opposition" party has
been formed-yes, simply oppostion-opposition
to the democracy; and they can't bear the idea of
uniting until they get some of the ms out and q
feu of the OUTS in. As for the charges of dis
loyalty, the conduct of those against whom accusa-
tons have been made shows for itself. Our friends
of the Observer can't show that the charges which
have been made against Mr. Gilmer are false. We
don't say that Mr. G. would do anything wilfully
against the South, but say that the course he
has pursued in Congress is highly injurious to the
cause Of the South, and calculated to afford aid and
comfort to abotionsm. He has suffered himself
to be fooled, deceived, misled, by the Black Re-
publican members; and, therefore, is not proper
person to represent southern District at this time.
We are for uniting the South against common
enemy, but if the opposi ion expect democrats to
desert national men, and go to an insignif-
cant neutrality-suspicious. in numbers we mean
and take up such men as John A Gilmer, there
never will be complete union, and it is useless
to t&lk about it.
1nasmuch as the national democratic party in
Congress and out of it have always stood by the
rights of the South, the desire that the union
should be on "the democratic ticket and democratic
policy ought not to create any objection on the
part of any one in the South. We believe that
the Constitution and the equal rights of the South
can only be maintained by the democratic party,
because it is the only conservative party which
possesses strength sufficient to fight against Black
Republicansm-aud we very much regret that the
Observer don't agree with US.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

We authorized to make but few alterations In
table prices this week. The weather was so bad
the past week that very little produce offered We
leave quotations for Cotton, Flour, Wheat, Corn, &C.
as last week. Cotton has declined in the Liverpool
market, and it may reduce figures here. Though we
think prices generally will be here this week
Bacon is scarce-hams would readily command IL to
IA. Pork y. Lard IL! cents.
Salt is coming down q littc-$2 SO per sack In the
quotation this week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
A Bald EAGLE POISONED.

Mr. EoIToR: On the oath CT December, Mr. A. D. Rush
ing passing around the plantation of D. Rushing,
Esq, Brown Greek in Union county, when he found
goose that had just been killed by an Eagle. He re-
turned and procured portion of Stryehune which he
rubbed upon the flesh of the goose and left it where he
found it. In the of the day the Eagle returned
and devoured the remainder of the goose and then at
tempted to get away, but affected by the poison
that he unable get than two hundred yards
before falling dead measured from point to point
of wings when extended, feet inches.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS AND ExPENDITUREs.-The re-
port of the Secretary the Treasury shows the receipts
into the u s. Treasury during the year ending both of
June 1859, (including loan) to be $Sl692,47l. The
expenditures for the time amounted to SIS,
5ll-but 25S of this amount applied to the
payment of interest the public debt and the redemp
ton of outstanding treasury notes. thus making the
tu expenses for all branches of the public service for
that year, S66, $40, 226
1t is estimated thai the available funds of the Gov
ernmen for the present year, will amount to SIS, 1884,
al, and the ordinary expenses will be IA, to
which add S7s5O,sss account of the public debt,
making the whole expenses for the year ending June,
1860, $sl,oo2,732
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
MUEL P. SMITH,
Attorney and Counsellor ut Law,
CHARLOTTE e.

CHARLOTTE, n. C.,
Will attend promptly and diligently to collecting and
renting all claims entrusted to his
Special attention given to the writing of Deeds Con-
veyances &c.
OFFICE, with VIM. Johnston, Esq, EE9s" During hours
Of business, may always be found in the Court House.
Office No l, adjoining the clerks office.
january 10. lS6O
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

sG- Is it not little strange that while some of
the Black Republicans willing to vote, and have
voted for John A. Gilmer for Speaker, they will
not vote for any other Southern man, whig or dem
ocrat? MIR Boteler of Va, and Mr. Maynard of
Tenn, much opposed to the democracy as
Mr. Gilmer, but they could get no Republican votes
for Speaker. How is it?
Probably some of those who are defending Mr.
Gilmer's conduct can answer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
NOTICE.

The subscribers have associated with them this
day Mr. John N. Tate (lae of Morganton, N c. for
the purpose of carrying the mercantile business
their old stand in Charlotte.
They take this occasion to thank their many friends
and the public for the very liberal patronage extended
to them, and solicit continuance for the firm OF
Brown, Tate l. Co.
The book accounts and notes due to Brown Il Slit
must be closed at early day possible, money
is needed to meet demands.
Jan. 2, 1850. st BROWN STITT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
LIFE INSURANCE.

The undersigned, Agent will receive applications
for Insurance in the North Carolina Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company.
This Company is the oldest in the State, and has
been in successful operation for several years It's
moderate, and all losses promptly adjusted.
Persons wishing to insure their lives the lives
of their Slaves in this company will call at the Office
of the Agent at the Branch Bank of North Carolina.
Slaves insured for two-thrds of their value.
Jan. 10, 1860 I'm r. ". DEWEY, Agt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
Dissolution.


In compliance with the last Will and Testament of
Reece Price, decd, will sell Thursday the 10th
day of February next the Store House of Col Thos
l. Grier, miles southwest of Charlotte,
Two Valuable PIanta lions.
of which the late residence of Mrs Hutch
ison, and contains about $50 well improved, and
adoins the land of Maj A Grier and others The
other contains 2I7 acres, about 40 so Of which is
newly cleared the balance well timbered and adjoins
the land of Alex Cooper, Esq. and others. =. ~
A. G. Neel will exhibit the lands give any
sary information to any who may wish to purchase
either of said Plantations.
suitable credit will be given, the purchaser giving
bond with two approved sureties.
JONATHAN REID, Exr
Jan. TO- 1860. 95-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
MANSION HOUSE.

The undersigned having taken the above well-known
and avorte Hotel, begs leave to inform the patrons of
the house and the travelling public that he is repairing
and returnishing it and has made several changes which
will add to comfort as home and public resort. No
effort shall be spared the part Of himself assis-
tants to render sojourners pleasant and comfortable
II. B. WILLIAMS
Charlotte, January TO- 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

THE SpEAKERsHIp-The following exhibits
what the probabilities are for the election of
Speaker:
WASHINGTON, Jan. Appointment members
profess to believe that the question of the election
of Speaker is more difficult of solution than ever
The Republicans declare that they will win or
lose on Sherman. Some of them admit that his
election is impossible, unless under the plurality
rule, of the adoption of which there is no prospect
at present In the meantime the mail contractors
and other government creditors are camorous in
their demands; but few of the former have thrown
I'D their contracts. although they daily renew
ing their threats to do in consequence OF their
pressing necessities.
HOOPER, the Delegate from Utah, is here. lie
will, on the organization of the House. present an
application for the admission of Utah into the
Union as a State He Claims that l tab has
population of 100 900 and says that the territorial
form of government will be almost as acceptable to
the Mormons as that of State, provided they be
allowed to choose their own officers, and that they
would probably be willing besides to pay the ex
renses of such government. Prominent members
of both parties, however, arc convinced of the ne
ccssty of a removal of the MormOns beyond the
limits of the Union and it is not unlikely that the
subject will be brought before Congress this session
to the derimcnt of lIooper's application.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

ton correspondent pretends to give list of the
cabinet agreed upon by the Black Republicans,
IN case they elect their President. James l..
Ietisru' OF South Carolina, is naned as Attorney
GENERAL 1t the great advocate could get hold of
S''at Senbbler, he would take the skin right of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

THE LEGIsLATCRE.-We notice that of O.
emporares are discussing the proprety of calling
extra session of the Legislature. In a recent article
published this subject did desire be under
stood as avorng the calling of an extra sesson-we
merely stated what the views of some well-informed
gentlemen in this section And after reflection
we do not think 1t necessary for the Legislature
meet before the regulr time. If that body will act
promptly next FALL and in the right way it will proba-
bly, answer every purpose However, there promi-
nent gentlemen in the State of both parties who favor
an extra session.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

BSs- The total receipts Of Cotton at all the ports
from the LIST September the latest dates amount to
2,284 ,9l4 bales, against l,92s bales the time
last year. Increase since last year 372 1873 bales
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

Cold WEATHER.-The weather In this section
last week was intensely cold The snow, which
fell on the last day of 1859, remained as an un-
soiIed carpet for the New Year for or 10 days.
The ice on the ponds in the neighborhood has been
N excellent condition for skating, and afforded to
all who desired, fine opportunity for enjoying this,
the noblest of all sports.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
Notice.

On Wednesday the 18th of Jauuary, will sell at the
late residence of Mrs Z. Y. Hutchson likely NEGRO
MAN, belonging to the heirs of Rcece Price, decd
Terms made known on day of sale.
Jan 3, 1860. 81 JONATHAN REID, Ex'r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
ATTENTION.!
NEeCkIenEIRrr KDrAgOORAS

You are hereby commanded to appear the Mech
enburg Fair Grounds, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, Satur-
day the 18th instant for Parade and Drill. An impor
tant misunderstanding will be held Immediately after
Drill. By order of Capt. j. K. Harrison.
Jan. 10, 1860 A. J. ORR, o. 8.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

FOREIGN NEWS.-The steamer City of Baltimore
arrived Friday last with Liverpool dates the 2Ist
ult Cotton is reported dull with a declining tenden-
cy The sales in Liverpool for the three days previous
to the steamers sailing reached only 1000 bales at a
decline of an eighth.
Inc aspect of affairs in Hungary is said to be more
threatening The MoorS asSailing the Spanish who
invading Morocco
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

LARGE YIELD Corrosive learn from, the Co1nm.
bia Carolinian that the Execp,ivc Committee If tho
S. c. Agricultural Society, at recent meeting, award
ed premiums follows.
Mrs '. NJ DeVaux, s., Matthew'S for the largest
yield of cotton upon five acres imnrovcd INLAND br
the aid OF domestic manures l226G pounds-S3o
One acre, under same requisites. 2ss9 lhS-Sio
DIR D. W. Ray. Rchland, for the largest nroduc,;op
upon two acres by the aid of mineral manures 57I4
pounds-S2O. 49,
Same upon one acre, So. oo7 pounds-slo.
Largest yield, net per hand the entire crop of the
plantation-S3O
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
EXECUTORS SALE.

will expose to public sale at the late residence of
Mrs +. Y. Hutchison decd, II miles southwest Of
Charlotte Wednesday the 18th day Of January, the
following property About 500 bushels corn ouanti-
ty of Fodder, Hay Oats, Wheat Peas cotton Seed &C.;
head OF Mules, Horse, stock Of Hogs and Cows
carriage, road Wagon, Farming utensils, and House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture.
Terms made known on the day ofsale.
Jan 3, 1860. J. F. HARRY, Err
p. S.Al1 persons indebted to the estate will make
payment without delay and those having claims against
it must present them in due form within the time pre-.
scrbed by law, this notice will BE- pleaded in bar of
their recovery. J. r. HARRY, Ex'r.
January 3, 1860. 94-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
POSTPONEMENT.

The sale of my property, advertised to take place
the 18th instant, is postponed until further notice
ALBERT WALLACE
January 10, 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

ARMS.-We find in the Standard letters from
the Secretary of War and the Chief of the Ord
nance Department, in reply to the request of Gov.
Ellis for 1000 long range Rifles for the of
North Carolina, for the alteration of arms now
in the hands of the State. The Governor is in
formed that the State has already been supplied
with her quota for the present year, and that the
law docs not authorize any issue of arms in ad
vance of quotas due. But the Secretary says that
he will have the the State has on hand alter
cd. Gov. Ellis has, therefore, taken steps to have
the arms in the Arsenal at Fayetteville altered ac
cording to late improvements.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

COLUMBIA, Jan. THE price of cotton yesterday
ranged at to lo3.
YORKVILLE, Jan. 4.-Cotton y to 81, Flour 81 go
to rs per sack Corn so to IS cents, Wheat ST. Peas
10, Lard IL, Pork 81 to Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

EGy- Several Saving Banks were chartered by
the last Legislature in different parts of the State,
and they all seem to be doing good business.
The one at Hiilsboro has just declared semi-an-
nual dividend of per cent.
These institutions take money on deposit (snnail
or large amouns) and pay interest to the deposor.
They are an inducement to persons of small means
to ayup few dollars occasionally for aneedy day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

sas- We hope the following will not prevent
the sale of NIr J. S. Wiley's fine segars and To-
bacco which he has for sale in such abundance at
his "Cuban Segar Mandatory:
INTERESTING TO TOBACCO UsERs.-The New
York correspondent of the Charleston Mercury
gives the following sample of strong minded ora
tory:
At " National Health Convention" in this city
Mrs Page came down upon the tobacco chewers
and smokers with the ferocity of ten Jezebes, and
said the New Workers were dwindng to pigmes
from the of the sublime" weed-U quote the
adjective from Byron.) Mrs Page advised the
shrivelled up old maids present not to marry any
man who touched tobacco-whch remark elected
CHASTITY smile of approval from the ancient sister
hood 1t would hardly be safe think to tempt
them with real man, though he were an incarna-
ted ''quid." The frenzy of Mrs Page on the sub
ject of tobacco, reminds me of the denunciations
which a certain doctor heaps upon salt at nearly
every meeting of the Farmers Club in this city.
According to his crazy theory, ''salt is the great
cause of human mortality, carrying off more vic
Tins annually than and whiskey combined.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6th.-Bishop Newman, of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR MARTYRDoM.-We
see that the Rev Daniel Worth has written let
ter from the Jail in Greensborough to some aboli-
ton friend in New York, who has published it in
the Times He announces his incarceration, ex-
poets to be convicted and informs his friend that
the punishment for his offences by our laws is the
pllory, whipping and imprisonment, all of which
he appears to be delighted to have an opportunity
to undergo, says he has even shouted aloud for
joy at the pleasant prospect We can only say
that his delight will be shared by great many
people who differ from him radically othet
points.-FuuetterMe Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

NEGRO HIRINGS--Wc learn from different
parts of this State and South Carolina, that negroes
brought increased prices this year. The Fayette-
vile Carolinian says in that section common hands
brought sl80-some turpentine hands 1925 per
year
The Lancaster IS. c. Ledger says in that COM
munity negro men hired at $50 to sl75; women
$50 to S12O.
The Yorkvillc Enquirer records the sale of a
common field hand at $3.50.
A friend remarked on hiring day here, that an
other John Brown foray would put negroes so high
that men of small means could not touch them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
Fancy and Staple DRY GOODS,

Hardware, HAS, Roofs and Shoes,
Clothing, &C., which they will offer to the public
on the most accommodating terms.
Give them q call Ut the old stand of Brown StitL
JOHN L. BROWN,
JOHN NJ. TATE,
Jan. 2, 1860. st w. L. STlTT. '
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

THE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE at it's late session
passed bill imposing heavy tax on Insurance
Companies not licensed by the State. Providing
for the establishment of Il State armory and foun-
dry, and the manufacture of arms, subject, how
ever, to the action Of the next Legislature. Tax
ing peddlers who sell goods not manufactured in
Georgia. To condemn strolling free negroes as
Migrants, to be sold for term of years the first
Indictment, and perpetual slaves second in
dictment. Another act provides against suspen-
sion of specie payments by the banks, by infictng
severe penalties.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

PHILADELPHIA, Jan 6th.-Bishop Newman, of
the Catholic Church, fell dead in the street yeser
day, of disease of the heart.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

No. OF MARRIAGEs.-The Clerk of the County
Court of Mccklenburg informs us that there were
issued 9S Marriage Licenses from his Office during
the year 1889, viz: in January -, February I,
March 3, April I, May +, June 4, July 4, Aug. 8,
Sept. II, Oct. II, Nov. s, Dec l6, 1t will be
seen that more marriages take place during the
four months of Sept Oct, Dec. and Jan'y, than
during the whole other eight months. An old
bachelor friend suggests that probably the reason
of that is, the prospect during those months of
getting something to eat is better than at any other
time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

Rag- The Columbia daily South Carolinian came
to hand last week in an entire new dress, looking
as bright as new pin. We are gratifed to see
such indications of prosperity. The South Caro-
lnian is one of the best States Rights papers in
the country, and is prudently managed and ably
edited.
El5- The Greensboro Times has been much i'm
proved in appearance by new dress. The typogra-
ply of the Times is equal to any paper in the
try, and its matte: superior to many of the north
ern literary papers, trashy concerns, which the peo
pie of the South continue to patronize Take the
Times if you want good literary paper, and thus
encourage home enterprise
p6s- VIM. ". East, Esq, has become one of the
Editors of the Yorkvil.e Enquirer Mr. Lewis NJ.
Grist is the proprietor and publisher of the En-
qurer, and he certainly knows how to print good
newspaper.
Bs3H We have heretofore stated the fact that Henry
E. Cotton, Esq, had commenced the publication of the
Western Advocate at Asheville, n. G.. In his Pros
pectus he states that his intention make the paper
valuable such of his friends may subscribe
for it, "u giving information of localities of note the
routes of travel stopping places and, in Short where
and how they pleasantly may while away the lei
days of Summer amid the cool breezes of our
Mountain climate" We have doubt Mr. c. will
coed in making this feature of his paper interesting
And we almost wish he would confne his efforts
to subjects of that kind instead of advocating his old
wing doctrines-for want friend Coltons District
'regencrated disenthralled," &C. By the by,
tced that Of our contemporaries committed terri
bic bunder by stating that Mr. Cotton had commenced
the publication of the Western Democrat Asheville
We guess he would like be held responsible for
what appears in the Western Democrat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

The undersigned have this day formed Copartner-
ship under the name and style of THROWN, TATE & co.
the town of Charlotte. They will keep constantly on
hand a complete assortment of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
The Illinois Democracy.

SPRINGFIELD ILL.,, Jan. 5.-The Democratic Convention
to-day elected delegates the Charleston Convention.
Resolutions adopted re-affrmng the Cincinnati
platform--repudiating the tests-aganst the
Slave code for the Notwithstanding that slavery
derives validity from the notwithstanding the
position of the Democracy of Illinois to be that of
Buchanan's in his letter of acceptance-denying the
Interpretation given by the Black Republicans to the
bred Scott decision that it denies the the people
ofthe Territories to regulate the question of slavery to
suit themselves-dep-ecating John Browns foray, and
attbutng such invasons the teachings ofthe Black
Notwithstanding their delegates to vote for the
nomination of Douglass for President, but declaring
their intention support the nominee of the Charles
ton Convention.
Ohio Democratic Convention. .-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10

COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 6.-The Democratic Con-
vention in this city yesterday, aad adopted resolu
tons in favor of Douglas. Elected delegates TO the
Charleston Convention and instructed them vote for
Douglas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-10
REMARKS.

I LNoTE.-Grain Is sold BY weght-Corn Sc Tbs. ?
bushel, Wheat 60 lbs, Rye 90 lbs Oats 80 lbs., al
Peas so lbs.