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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
Land for Sale.

will offer for sale the Court House in Statesville
On Tuesday Superior Court in October if sold
privately before that time, valuable tract of LAND
containing 10 acres, lao of which we'll tmbered,
the whole lying in Iredell county the Sheriff. Ford
Road eleven miles from Statesville There is good
Dwelling House the land and all necessary out
houses. For further information apply to Richard
Fulom the place. to the subscriber at Oaklawn P.
o. Cabarrus county Terms made to suit purcha asers.
J. S. KIRkSEY.
July 10, 1860. 3m .... ...-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

MORE FILLIBusTERrNG.--G General Walker
again on his acay to Nicoroguo.-The next ar
rival from Honduras, will no doubt bring definite
information of the landing of Gen. William Walk
er, with small party of adherents, in Honduras,
for his old stamping ground, Nicaragua. This
last attempt is evidently the renewal Of Walkers
abortive expedition of the schooner Susan, which
left Mobile about two years ago, and got wrecked
in the effort to enter the port of Omoa compel
ling the abandonment of the enterprise.
Gen. Walker arrived at the Island of Ruatan
about the 25th of June last, on board Of the
schooner John Taylor, where be joined by
about one hundred men, who had been gathering
there for a month previous, dropping in singiy aud
in small squads, so as not to attract attention.;
coming in fruit vessels and other struggling con-
veyances The arrangements having been
pleted the Dew Drop, in command of Capt. Dmon,
suddenly landed some fifty men, while steamer,
reported to have on board the balance of the ex-
pedition, was lying off and on, without attempting
to land. -t - .Ns
On the 9th of June, the whole party left the
island on board the John Taylor, "destination
known"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

ing between Messrs A. j. Clark and Edmond
Fitzgerald, which resulted in the wounding of the
latter His injuries, however, are believed not to
be serious. the ball only having penetrated his
body to limited extent. The weapons used were
rifles, distance forty PAGES. The of the duel
few miles from town, in the neighboring
county of Caswell, n. C.-DanvtUe Ta.) appeal,
.J1Lv 25 ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

LARGE FEES OF SOUTHERN LAwYERs.-The
New Orleans Delta announces that Senator Ben
jaman of La, has sailed for California, to litgate
the great Quicksilver Mine title case in the Courts
of that State. He has received retainer of $l2,-
600, with contingent which will amount to fully
half million, should he succeed in gaining the
case.
Mr. Soule also, is to receive the fee Of $4,000
for conducting the case of the Miramon Steamers
against the United States. We noticed recently
the decision of the U. S. District Court at New
Orleans, in this matter, against the claims of the
captors. Two steamers belonging to the Miramon
government of Mexico, were captured by United
States weasel and carried into New Orleans. The
Court has decided that they are not lawful prizes,
and must be restored The District Attorney of
the United States has received instructions to ap-
peal the case, and Mr. Soule, who is the other
side, gets the very liberal sum of $4,000 as the
reward of his exertions.
Mr. Benjaman stands at the head of the Louis
lana bar as to the extent and value of professional
business. Mr. Soule, also, has a large and very
lucrative practice -PeterSburg Erpress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
Charlotte Female Institute,
CHARLOTTE, n. c.
MMMM M

Rev. liz. BurWell, Principal.
The next Session will commence the 18th of Sep
ember and continue until the last of June 1861, with
a short intermission at Christmas.
TERMS FOR TWENTY WEEKS:
Board and Tuition in English Branches SS5 90
Tuition of day Scholars, SIG and $l8 90
Ornamental branches at usual prices.
One half of board and tuition payable in advance.
The various departments will be filled by Teachers
of known experience and ability.
For Catalogues, containing further particulars, ad-
dress H.. REV. r. BURWELL, ..
July II, 1860. 2Im. - Charlotte, n. c..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

Some time ago, we reccollect hearing il stated
that Hannibal Hamlin, the candidate for Vice
President of the Republicans, had negro blood in
his veins. We thought but little of the statement
at the time, suppos;ng it was intended merely as
locose hit at Hamlin's principles, and remarked
that we presumed the only foundation for the
charge was the A f5ican given name of the candi-
date. More recently, however, the charge has ap-
peared in new spape. Mr. Rhett, distinguish
ed South Carolipian and ex-senator, positively de-
ciares that Mr. Hamlin is a mulatto. Mr. Rhett's
means of knowing the fact, if it be one have been
very good. In the Senate for some time he occupied
seat next to Hamln's. He would not we imae-
inc, venture such an assertion unless there were
foundation of truth in it. " '--- - -
Suprosing it to be true, very serious question
arises under the nited States Constitution, which
requires the Vice-Presdent to be citizen of the
United States, which, if he is a negro, Hamlin
certainly is not. In the event that Hamlin re-
ceiyes majority of the electoral votes, could the
Senate permit him to preside over that body with
out first determining this delicate question?-.St.
Louis Herald. -.--s< L. -
We perceive, in the above extract a statement,
that ''Nlr Rhett, distinguished South Carolinian
and ex-senator, positively and seriously declared
that Mr. Hamhn is a mulatto." Having heard Mr.
Rhetts speech as delivered, and having read 1T as
printed We desire to say that the statement is in
correct. Mr. Rhett made no "declaration' Of him
self on the subject. What he did do, was simply
to relate what had been stated and published to
the world by the Knoxville Wing and other papers
What is ment by mulatto," in this latitude, is a
man who is not wholly white man-but has an
infusion of negro blood in his veins Charleston
Mercury ---r. r. ...@ - --.... .e-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
July 3, 1860.
NOTICE.
OFFICE A., 7. 4 o. R. R, Company,
Charlotte. Y, c.. July Il. 1860.

@- a.i.7 Charlotte n. c., July IA, 1860.
By order of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic,
Tennessee and Ohio Balroad, held in Charlotte 10th
February. ls60 it ordered that called meeting
of the Stockholders be held in Statesvilie \. c.,
Thursday the 23d day of August next, at IL o'clock
Business of importance will be transacted and it is
necessary that the Stock be represented IN person or
by proxy. -'A NJ L.. "hloION,
2l-6t Sec'E and Treasr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
10000 worth Ready-made Clothing
Selling Off mt Cost. ...

The subscribers respectfully inform the people of
Charlotte and vicinity that they intend closing out
the balance of their entire NEW STOCK of CENTS
WEARING APPAREL, by the 1st of September, to
make room for and large supply of Tall and
Winter Goods. --.~---
J. ROTHCHILD BRO.
One Door below Drucker Heilbrun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
NOTICE.

The undersigned having determined to locate III
Charlotte offers his services the public Architect
or Builder Any work entrusted to him will receive
his personal attention and Will be faithfully executed
Terms moderate q
Ju}y 3 1860. 3m-pd. --.-.r-. f.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

SUNLIGHT IN HoUsEs.-The following fact has
been established by careful observation That
where sunlight penetrates all the rooms of dwell
ing, the inmates less liable to sickness than in
house where the apartments lose its ealtbinvig-
Grating influences. Basement rooms are the nnr-
series Of indisposition. 1t is gross mistake to
compel human beings to reside partially under
ground. There is defective condition of the air
in such rooms, connected with dampness, besides
the deconposing painto on the walls and the escape
of noxious gases from pipes and drains All school
rooms, especially, should be open to the sunlight,
yet, as a general rule, they are darkened like a
parlOr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
Carpenters Tools.

Circular, MILL crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing graftng lennon, back, compass webb, and butch
er SAWS; Braces and bits Draw Knives, Chissels,
Augers Gimlets Hammers, HatchetS, and Axes Brick,
pIastering, and pointing Trowes; Sawsetters Screw
plates Stocks and dies, Planes of all kinds, Spoke
shaves Seebade bevel and try Squares Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level Vials, Boring machines,
Gougers and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store and Tin-ware Depot opposite the Man.
sion House, Charlotte, N. G.
Nav 20. 1850. If -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

'sThats part Of sinking fund, as chap said
when. his pocket book went to the bottom of the
river
Fun is worth more than physic, and whoever
inyents or discovers a new source OF supply de-
serves the name of public benefactor.
man being commisorated with on account of
his wife's running away, said, "Dont pity me till
she comes back again"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

BREcK1NR1DGE AND CLAY.-When Mr. Breck-
inridge a candidate FOR Congress he made a
speech at Lexington, to which Mr. Clay, the great
statesman of Ashland, responded as follows
"Major Breckinridge, I congratulate you. You
worthy to represent the people of this district,
whose esteem and favor have been the chief OBJ
jects of my ambition, and the most precious re-
wards of my long and laborious lfe;" and then,
dropping his voice to the mider tone of affection,
he added, "My dear John, be true to your name.
Never forget you are Kentuckian and a Breckin-
ridge, and the highest honors of the Republic or
what is valuable, the consciousness of having
served we'll your country, will be your glorious re-
ward"
This was the noble response of polit oppo-
nent whose fame orator and statesman the
world has not yet seen eclipsed. And this gallant
Major Breckenridge is the man we now present as
a candidate 'for the highest honors of the Re-
public" and to whose support invite the Union
loving and conservative men to rally.-Bahinaore
Republican. .-.- .--... ...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

A ROYAL KIss-Some of the papers are stat
ing that the Prince Of Wales is the first heir ap-
parent to the throne of England who has ever
visited the United States; but this is a mistake.
Doubtless many readers are familiar with anec-
dote of William ", before he came to his estate,
to the following effect:
While in New York the Prince Of Wales called
at barber shop to be shaved. When the opera
ton completed he stepped up to the BARRIERS
pretty wife, who CHANGED to be present, and giving
her kiss remarked, "There, now, you can say
you have been kissed by one of the Royal family.
The barber choosing to receive this as an insult,
seized the Prince, and helping him out of the
shop with his foot exclaimed, "TEere now, you
can say that you have received royal kick from a
freeman -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

'The Constitution and Equality of the States
these are Symbols of Everlasting Union. Let
these be the rallyng cries of the People.'-J @.
BrechinrIQge --.-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
Charlotte Barrel Factory.

All persons having claims against the Charlotte
Barrel Factory will present them IMMEDl ATELY to
the undersigned. s- --- .---E@- - -
Mr. P. SAURS Las no further connection with the
concern. t, .. -.
--1 E>r JOHN WILKES,
JuIv l6 1860. It - Charlotte Steam Mills.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

EVIL SPEAKING How true it is that VIC more
offend from want of thought than from any want
of feeling. Lady Bessington says: Half the ILL
natured things that said in society are spoken,
not so much from malice, as from desire to
display the quickness of our perception, smart
ness of our wit, and the sharpness of observa-
tIuDs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
Hardware!! Hardware !
A, A, N. NJ. TAYLOR

It'd ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
q lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting i'll part as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

crusty old bachelor says he think it is to0nsan,
and not her wrongs, that ought to be rsdressed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

lin IND III UMA SEAM MIEe
The subscriber being desirious of removing West
offers for sale his PLANTATION, situated ten miles
west of Charlotte, the of Paw creek and Ca
t"waba River The tract comprises $50 Acres most of
1t superior land There is a good Dwelling and all
necessary out-houses the premises. Terms liberal
also, Will he sold half interest in Grist ana Saw
Mil adjoining the above tract
Apl ), 1860. If 4WN III PORTER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
BIacksmith's Tools.

BIacksmith's Tools.
Such as Bellows Anvs, Vices, hand and slide Ham,
mers Buttresses Farrers Knives, Screw plates Stocks
and dies Blacksmith's Pncers and Tongs Raspers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and cnch Nails,
Borax; Iron of all sizes, both of northern and country
manufacture; cast plow, blister and spring See &c,
for sale very cheap at ..--.-.
TAYLOR'S opposite the Mansion House:
AT TAYLOR'S 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 or pound.
WOODEN WARE, Brooms, &c. of all kinds.
Rope Rope!!
5000 pounds of Manilla Juto and Cotton Rope from
! inch to inches, at TAYLORS Hardware Store,
Opposite the Mansion House.
Carriage Materials.
He would call special attention to his stock of the
above goods consisting of Springs Axes, Hubs, Bows,
Spokes Shafts Curtain frames, Knobs, Bands, Lining
Nails Damask Sanet, Cloths, Laces Fringes, Enamel
ed and Patent Leather, Enameed Cloth, Oil Carpet,
Paints of all kinds dry and in oil Varnish Turpentine,
Lnseed OIL Tyre and oval Iron Bolts and everything
in the way of Carriage Trimmings, at prices that can
not fail to please, at the Hardware Depot OF
A. A. n. NJ. TAYLOR,
Opposite the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06

When you hear Bell aud Everett man bolster
ing up the Douglas ticket, just ask him if he in
tends to vote that ticket. 1t will stop bis Bell,
clapper in one second. E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
Immense Attraction!
Great Clothing Emporium
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.

Great Clothing n Emporium
FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO.
They are now opening at their large and capacous
Store Room, the HANDSOMEST and CHEAPEST
Stock of Ready-made Clothing
eva- offered in the State
Their stock comprises all the different kinds of Fancy
Cut Linen and Marselles Business Suits English and
French Drap d'Ete and Alpaca Frocks and Sacks a
large variety of Cashmere Pants-Fancy and Black;
also, Fancy and Black Silk Cashmere and Narseilles
Vests in endless variety.
Gents Furnishing Goods,
Trunks Vascs 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, 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 of Goods, in
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
cOored Cloths English, French and American Cassi-
meres and variety of Vestings. Alse, 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 are 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.
RS" Dimes saved are Dollars made Hy99a SO try US.
Z. FULLINGS,
JNO NJ SPRINGS, '-
JNO. p. HEATH.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-08-06
Rope /! Rope!

nope. nope.
5000 pounds of Manila, Juto and Cotton Rope, fri
! inch to inches, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Store
Opposite the Mansion House.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-10-31

since disunionism in the South was con-
fined 70 . faction in single Southern
State. Now it embraces nearly one third
of the entire South. A, few years since
abolitionism was limited to few scat.
tered and despised fanatics in the North.
Now it can nearly control every Northern
State. This feeling Of hostility is being
constantly increased by aeitators in both
sections. who seek thereby to promote
their own selfish purposes.
In one of the great political parties at
the North. mars chaEce for promotion
depends wholly upon his zeal aud ability
to FIRE the people of the North against
their Southern brethren. In one of the
great political parties of the South, q
mans chance for promotion depends upon
his will and power to excite his section
against the North. While these antago.
nistic parties embrace more than half Of
the people Of the Union, let no man fold
his arms aud say our country is in no
danger.
We say In all sincerity, that unless this
dangerous subject is withdrawn from Con-
gress, our Union ia we'll nigh OF an end.
Let the people of the Territories have
the question to themselves, and the people
of the States can live in peace and quiet,
attending to their own business.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-10-31
To Taxpayers.
Ohio Bonds sold by Republican officials q,
loss of fSl32, 900 to the State.
THE officers and their confederates pocke,
tile money.

Every Taxpayer will remember that the
Republican party in Ohio obtained power by
the hue and cry of retrenchment and reform.
They promised to lessen your taxes, and con-
duct the government of the State honestly.
Let us now see what they have done.
That our taxes have been enormously in
creased, every taxpayer knows. The first
Treasurer, Gibson, distracted from the Treasu-
ry between 100000 and $500 GOO of your tax
money, which he pocketed and squandered in
bank speculations. But this is not all.
In October, 1857, the Republican Auditor
and Treasurer sold, in New York, State bonds
to the amount of S2,400,O00 at sacrifice of
$l32, 900. These bonds were at that time COM
manding premium of 8 per cent, and were
sold by the Republican reformers at 81 per ct.
The report of the Investigating Committee
shows that J. H. Baker, then Secretary of State
and his CO workers in the fraud, in New York
City, poeketed the money. Not cent of this
money has been refunded to the State, nor will
it ever be refunded. We have here dead
loss to the taxpayers of Ohio, of at least
$4,000, by these Republican reformers. II
we add to this sum the loss to the State by
| their ruinous elsctionesring policy of canal
agency, we shall have a less to the State Of
Ohio, little, if any, less than 81 100000.
Is it any wonder, then, that you pay high
taxes? The man Sho will knowingly and tame
| ly submit to support by his vote such outrage
eft of clergy Exchange.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-10-31
DUFFS COLLEGE.

q
At a meeting of the students of Duff s Mer-
camille College, Oct. 10th, who have been in
structed in penmanship by W.. H. Duff, con-
vened according to notice in the College Hall.
Mr.. VIM. Williamson, of Athens, Pennsylva-
mia, was appointed Chairman, and Mr.. George
W. Over, of St. Clairsville, Pa, Secretary,
when the following resolutions were read and
unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That in the opinion of this meet
ing, Mr.. Duff excels all other teachers in this
vicinity, as an ornamental, elegant and rapid
penman.
Resolved, That we are unanimously of the
opinion that he also excels in the talent Of
communicating this art to others, and that we
consider his superior style of "Business Pen
manship," and his talents as a teacher, such
as to entitle him to the fullest confidence OF
our friends and the public.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting
be presented to Mr.. Duff for the satisfactory
improvement he has made in our writing. and
for his untiring attention, and uniform cour-
tesy to US while under his instructions.
Resolved, That the Chairman, Secretary and
members of this meeting, subscribe theii
names to these resolutions.
ResOlUed further, That a copy Of these reso
lutions be presented to our worthy Professor
ani also that they be published in our city
papers. WIN. WILLIAMSON, Chm.
GEo. NJ. OvER, Sec'y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-10-31

UNPAID LETTERS TO Go TO THE Dean
LETTER OFrIcE-The Postmaster Gen
e=al has just issued the following impor.
tant order: -
Fhereas, by the act of the Sd Of March,
1855, the postage upon all letters, except
such as are entitled to pass free between
places in the United States, isrequired to
he prepaid; aud. sohsreas. the Depart.
ment, through courtesy, has hitherto, al
considerable labor and expense. notified
the parties addressed in all instances il
which the writer's failed to prepay, tha,
their letters would be forwarded on re.
-ceiving the postage dueI thereon: and
vhereas, instead of diminishing, the mum
Der of such letters continue to increase
thus showing the omission to prepay il
Intentional; il is therefore ordered that
from and after the first day of Novembe:
1850. all such unpaid letters be sent tc
the Dead Letter Office, to be disposed o
in like manne: as other dead letters.