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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-26

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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CATAwBA

At meeting Of the Democrats of Catawba coun-
ty, at the Court House in Newton, on Tuesday of
County Court, L. w. Bradburn was called to the
chair, and G. W. IIermon appointed Secretary.
After the objects of the meeting were briefly ex-
planned by the Chairman, committee of FIVE was
appointed to draft resolutions for the action of the
meeting, viz: Henderson Sheriff., j. Fl. Rowe, G.
NJ. 1oder, VIM. Long and Babe Whtener, who,
after consultation, reported the following:
Resolved, That approve the general principles
and policy of the Administration of President Buch-
anan.
Resolved That John ". Ellis Governor of " Caro-
lima, has faithfully discharged the duties his Office
and that recommend him for denomination by the
State Convention.
Resolved, That patriots of free government and
citizens of the South, depore the present alarming
Of country, which has been produced bv n
inscriptions and unProvOked attack upon the rights
of the South; and that pledge ourselves to defend
those rights at all hazards.
Resolved That though have borne much and
long, il is the determination of the South
nit to the administration of Black Republican Presi-
dent, and that consider his election sufficient
cause for dissolution.
Resolved, That we warmly sympathiZe with sis
ter State of Virginia 10 the Indignation she feels the
aggression upon her SOIL and pledge ourselves to share
with her the fate CT the Sout and to assist her if
necessary, TO protect her institutions.
Resolved, That the prompt bold and firm action of
Henry A. Wise, commeuds itself 10 every Southern Ex-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31
state of N. Carolina, Mcckienburg Co.

In EquHy-1o Spring Term, 1860.
The Bill of complaint OF Levy Drucker and Elkan Som
mers, traders under the firm and style of Drucker
Sommers of the county of Mecklenburg plaintiffs,
against Vincent p. Walden. defendant
In this it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Master by the affidavit of the plaintiff Drnckcr, that
the defendant at the time of the filing of the
plaintiffs Bill and inhabitant of the State
of North Carolina, this notice of the filing Of said bill
is published for six weeks in-the Western Democrat
swspaper published in the town of Charlotte in said
State in conformity to the Act of Assembly IN such
cases made and provided for the said Vincent r. Va
den personally be and appear at the next term OF
this honorable Court be held for the county OF Meek
lenburp at the Coart House in Charlotte, on the 18th
Monday after the 4th Monday in February, A D. 1860,
and then and there upon his corporal OATH TO answer
folly and truly the allegations of the plaintiffs Bill
otherwise on proof of the publication of this notice.
the said Court i'll proceed if process had been per-
sonaly served him, and he had made default in bis
will order the said bill to be taken
confessed and make such DEGREES thereupon shall
be deemed just.
Witness, A. C. Williamson Clerk and Master of said
Court Office in Charlotte, the lth Monday after the
4th Monday in August, A. d. 1852 and in the Saith
year of American Independence
I9G-Gt--Pr adv. $l01 A. c. WILLIAMSON, Z. Nj. 4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

ecutiye: and that we should listen to no sympathetic
appeals for the murderers OF our citizens
Resolved That we think it time for North Carolina
to prepare for her defence: and we recommend timely
action to authorities
Resolved That the Chairman appoint % Delegates
to the State Convention at Raeigh ten to the District
Convention at Charlotte, and - to meet Lincoln ana
CASTOR Lincolnton, to nominate candidate LOT hlS
Senatorial District.
The following delegates were then appointed: 10
the State Convention,
Ed Renhardt. Andy Frye, Maj Bost, Henry liermon,
C G Rightzel Henry Bond, Moses Herman, Will
fong, I L Lowe, Dan'l Leonard II Robinson, Dr
Powell Feu Turner, Cline VIM Long VIM Turner,
David Miller Moses Barger, Henderson Sheriff. DIR T )
Yount, NJ Wilson, Med Yount and WIfong
To the District Convention,
DR. Powell, Jonas Cline, Lowe, Wilson,
VIM ReinRardt P Shuford Reuben Yoder, Peter
Warck F Turner Shuford, and Henderson Sheriff..
To the Senatorial Convention to be held at Lincoln
ton at such time as may hereafter be designated,
Moses Herman, NJ L Cline F D Renhardt, Setter, II
Herman Cambf SfI sm DR. af rnHs f U1sneR
Hoke Jr, Logan Delmger, DIR l. Younr, G NJ YounI, =
f Deal, .aban Fox, Adam Lenz; Cline, IIte;
Riehrze ii Ingod ii Iener Jacob LIlte, Dan'l Little,
Eli sgnan, Nj NJ smrh, John Sine, HeIrick, Daniel
Whssnhnn David Ms Row p 5TseEh Rove fscd5
Link, Jacob ODER Peter WarInck, w bandy, Rhoney
j~h n Mn john Hndso" WIN Unison Danl Leonard
Da9T Miller, q Nj oder, Robt Heon, GP Shuford M M
CansIe John CALDWELL II FSrney S Cline ANDREW drew
defson Caldwell. WIN Caldwell, Vim Reinhardt Cald-
well, Cornelius, Thos Beatty, George Cansler Ether!
Sheriff. r Whiiener, Elisha sherril, Chas Beatty
Gabriel, Gilbert Beatty, P sh9iod. Turner Pow
ell G. 5 Hooper G Rowe, VIM Long, NJ Lowrance,
John AdderhoId Sidney Bridges. Henderson Sheriff.
Robinson, e A Whons, q A Mlligan, Logan swyer, j
Hamilton John HUT, NJ Lowrauce, Drury Hamilton and
l. A Shuford.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That we, portion of the Democrats
of Catawba county, recommend to our democratic
friends the propriety of meeting in the town of
Newton, on Tuesday of next April Court, for the
purpose of selecting suitable person to represent
Catawba county in the House of Commons OF the
next Legislature.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were
added to the respective delegations
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to be
published in the Western Democrat and all other
democratic papers in the State requested to copy.
The meeting then adjourned.
Il. w .BRADBURN, Chm.
C. ". HERMON, Sec'y.
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Later from California, Merico, &c.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-The steamer Baltic,
from California, with dates to the 9Th inst arrived
to-day. She brings million and three-quarters
of gold.
On the 21st of December, battle took place at
Couna, between Miramon and the Liberals The
latter were defeated with loss of 700 killed. 1000
prisoners and two field pieces. Miramon lost 800
men.
Miramon has seized Mansenilla, and captured
two vessels.
The Senate of California agreed to meet in joint
convention on the 5th Of January, to elect U.
States Senator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

PATRIoTIC.-We learn from the Warrenton
News that the Hon. Weldon n. Edwards has con-
tributed $50, and Thomas J. Green S1OO to aid the
arming and equipping the military companies in
Warren county. The last News contained bold
and patriotic letter from Gen. Green on the state
of the country, and the best defence against our
abolition enemies. We call the attention of the
North to the fact that young men are arming,
and that our old men prepared to meet them
with advice, and, if necessary, with arms also in
their hands " in the imminent deadly breach y
The whole North could no more conquer North
Carolina than North Carolina could conquer New
York. We are determined to have and enjoy all
our rig hts at all hazards, happen what may. Let
Seward and his followers look to it. North Caro-
iinians will never be his slaves the slaves of any
man. If he thinks he can subjugate US, let hin,
try it if he should ever get the power.-Raleiyh
Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

Posi- OFFICEs.-A new Post Office has been
established at Rock-Cut, in Iredell county, the
Western n. C. Railroad
The Post Office has been removed from Chestnut
Grove, lredell county, to Catawba Station, in
Catawba Coanty.-StatesvMe Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31
FROM DIR. LEWIS. OF VERMONT.

BUBLINGTON VT, Nov, y, 1851
Gentlemen: am pleased slare that have tired the
Oxygenaed Buffers indigestion and Debility, aud found
immediate reliet from usDg only part OF bottle have
the greatest confidence in Tor Dyspepsia and
General Debility and recommend with much pleasure TO
all persons !aborng under those diseases:
You liberty this you think proper, to pro-
the sale of TINS excellent medicine
Y ours &C.. JAM ES LIZ HIS
The Oxygenaed B;tes give healthy to the Stomoeh
and Digestive Sysem and act as the preservatve
against Fever Ague well other injections Diseases
SETH w. FowLE & Co., Boston, Projectors Sold by
their agents every where
For sale in Charlotte by e. NYE HUTCHINSON co.
January "a, 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

o. 1t is common observation that there are more
sufferers from debility among Americans, than can De ono
among any other civilized nation The is obvious
We take little exercise and forget the wants OF the body
in the absorbing pursuits of business In all sucn cases,
Just such tonic and invigoraor Dr. J. HosteeT has
gwen TO The world, in his CELEBRATED bl Eh5.
The weak ard denizen OF the eountng-house me
exhausted toer upon the shpboard and the postraIed
SUDDEN. Of the midnight lamp, have found wonoerIul
re@eneraor in the TTERs ard prefer 10 more preten-
tous but less eticacious medicines But should not be
Forgotten that the agent which so magical IN ITS influence
fn in assisting expet the most terrible forms OIL
disease. Who will not give il a trial!
Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere
For sale by E. NYE HUTCHINSON e. CO., Charlotte
January l0
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

TENNESSEE FOR JoHNsoN.-The Democratic
State Convention of Tennessee has nominated the
favorite son of that State, Andrew johnson, its
first choice for the Presidency, subject to the de-
cision Of the Charleston Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31
NOTICE.

On the first day of February next at the residence of
the late Edmond Ritch decd, will sell at public sale,
THREE NEGROES man, boy and girl, all three arc
likely and valuable Also, tract of land known as
the Gold Mine tract, containing about 1874 lying
the Of Twelve Mile Creek, adjoining the
Lewis Gold Mine, Ezekiel Gurdy, and others Another
Tract lying second Crooked Greek, containing about
Ninety acres adjoining the lands of John Ford, Henry
Shell, and others, known the Lemmonds Tract
Aso a quantity of personal Property consisting Of
three Mules Cattle, Corn, Fodder, Thresher, &C., &C.
Terms made known the day of SALE
Jan. 10, 1860. JAMES S. RITCH, EXT
N. BAH persons indebted to the estate required
to make payment and those having claims against the
same, required to present them within the time pre-
scrbed by law, this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery.
Jan. 10, 1860. At JAS. S. RITCH, EXT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

Sarah" wag, sits all over town."
whats all over town." was the anxions in
quiry. "Mud" Sarah's eyes dropped.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

HOG CHoLERA-This disease was introduced
into this county at the beginning of the year by
drove of hogs from Jefferson county, Tennessee;
but so far we believe its ravages have been confn-
ed to but one or two localities. Mr. NJ. A. Polk
bought eight of the drove, and lost FIVE of them
shortly after getting them home. Since that the
disease has made its appearance among the hogs of
his own raising, and ten Of them have been at
tackled with it, of which number only three up to
last Thursday Lad died. Mr. P. anticipates, how
ever int the disease will so through his whole
Messrs. L. B. Bennett, Brannon and Crouch
bought the remainder of the imported drove, con-
ssting of some one hundred and fifty and lost only
five or six out of the whole lot. The remainder,
Mr. Bennett has every season to believe, per-
fectly sound and healthy Wadesboro argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

Poisonous LIoUoRs.--Dr. Hiram Cox, official
inspector Of liquors in Cincinnati, in recent report
relates the following:
Il called at grocery store one day, where liquor
also is kept. couple of Irishmen came in while
| was there and called for some whiskey, and the
first drank and the moment he drank the tears
flowed freely, while he at the same time caught
his breath like suffocated or strangling. When
he could speak, he says to his companion Och,
Michael, but this is warmin' to the stomach
Michael drank and went through like contortiors,
with the remark Wouldn't it be foine in cowld
frosthy morning. After they had drank, [ asked
the landlord to pour me out a little in a tumbler,
in which dipped slip of htmus paper, which
was no sooner wet than it put on a scarlet hue: I
went to my office, got my instruments and examined
it found it had II per cent alcoholic spirits
by weight, when it should have had 40 per cent
proof, and the difference in per centage made up
by sulphuric acid, red pepper, politory, caustic,
potassa and prucine, one Of the salts of nucs
vomice commonly called nux vomica. One pint
ofsuch liquor would kill the strongest man."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

AN OATH OF ALLEGIANcE.-It is gratifying to
see that resolution has been offered in the House
of Delegates, requiring all persons from non-save-
holding States to take an oath to support the Con-
stitution of Virginia &c. The necessity for admin
istering an Oath of Allegiance in times of danger
has been recognised and acted on in all countries
where there has been supposed to be any element
among its population hostile to their institutions
ready means of testing the loyalty of their in
habitants and segregatng the true from the false.
That such time has now come in the destiny of
Virginia, none will doubt, and that we have such
an element among our people, all must know, when
We consider the number of emgrants from the
non-slaveholding States already here, and which
is constantly increasing, especially ON our North
ern frontier-Rtchmond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

SHOCKING lNHUMANITY.-One of the most
shocking cases of inhumanity of father to his
child, that has come under our notice, was
brought to light in the borough of Indiana, Pa.
few days ago. A man named J. c. Stuchal was
put trial there for assault and battery upon his
son, child of some eight years. The evidence
was very voluminous, and revealed system of
the child was the victim, the details of which go
beyond anything of the kind we have read.
1t shown that he hung the child on occasion
to joist by a rope fastened to its thumbs, and
that while in this position he compelled younger
brother to kindle fire beneath him, so that he
was almost roasted to death before he was taken
down. On another occasion he laid him on
heated stove, and subsequently compelled him to
stand the without either shoes or stockings
to protect his feet from the heated metal. The
inhuman wretch was found guilty, but has not yet
been sentenced
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

MANUFACTURERS IN IREDELL.-There are two
manufactures in Irede county at which yarn and
cotton osnaburgs are made in large quantities,
quality inferior to none. One is located at Tur-
nersburg' and owned by Mr. William Turner, the
other at the Eagle Mills and owned by Messrs.
Colvert & Co. There likewise Cotton Facto-
ries in Yadkin, Surry, Catawba, and perhaps other
counties. The water-power in all the above named
Counties is valuable for mills and factories, and
never-failing: The Trumpet Branch Iron and
Brass Foundry is located DIN, and owned
by N. d. Tomn, Esq.-LredeN Express.
WHIPpED.-Three men, citizens of Cabarrus,
were indicted and tried, at the County Court of
that County, last week, for stealing, and having
been convicted, were whipped. Their names were
Baker, Christenberry and Earnhart.
Baker and Christenbery stole three bales of cot
ton from Mr. c. J. Harris, and sold it in Concord
for SIP. They carried the cotton Ghey must
have had assstance) some $50 yards, and putting
it wagon arrived into town pretty early in the
morning, and soon found sale for it without excit-
ing suspicion. But Mr. II. tracked it up, and then
put the officers after the offenders He also recov-
cred the money for which the cotton was sold
Baker seems to have been the leader, and conse-
quentiy suffers most severely. He is to remain in
prison sometime and receive another lashing at the
expiration of his term--Salisbury Wutchman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-01-31

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE
In compliance with the last Will and Testament Of
Reece Price, decd, l will sell on Thursday, the 10th
day of February next at the Store House of Col Thos
l. Grier, miles southwest of Charlotte,
Two Valuable Plantations,
one of which the late residence of Mrs Hutch
ison, and contains about 100 well improved, and
adoins the land of Maj L A Grier and others. The
other contains 217 acres about 40 so OF which is
newly cleared the balance well tmbered and adjons
the land of Alex Cooper, Esq, and others
A. G. Nee will exhibit the lands, give any neces-
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, E1r.
JAN 10, 1860. 95-6t.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-07
Nemalork DAILY Gribm,te
MARRIED.

BUCEBOUT-M Rim ths city Monday, DIE. ,, BY
he Rev Wr,or Thrsnsr Cap. Nilisp bneShont to hrs
fsroD, Miller eldest ghte Of lhe late Capt Henry HSs
ell II sing Sing y. \.
HlEyTY- HILLHR-On Tuesday, Dec 4, al the Reformed
Fsteh Cburcb PiernOnt, Y, by the Rev N. T. Seth,
aa, on l. Harvey Magnolia lowe Margaret A, dansn-
Ger Of silss Miller esq., Of the former place
RCRD- TAPPAH-ln Brooklyn, Tuesday, Dec 4, by the
REV GeoTpe Taylor Freeman T. Hurd Of Freepot i, ard
Mary daughter OF e. r. Tsppsn, esq, Of Brooklyn
Hx0Bs- JONTS-In Christ Church, Beevile ~ j. TOes
sss, Zee by the Rev Henry & Sherman Ibos Hnesi
10 Ri.s daughter Of John Jones late Of England
ERE 7FY-IFAI-On Thursdsy Nov 70, by the Rev Wss6-
gton Olddsn M DRY r. SWe5ey 70 Miss Winefred bo.
al Of Brooklyn
NJITKYY-NEsBITT-In this city, We5Dssdsy Dec. =
q ks Church Of the nosrDan by the Rev Henry Mont
rSEa ~ Rector Aired X. Nbtney 70 Adebne hetot,
s.1ond daughter Of George Y. Eesbttt, &c
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-07

TIE yecie movement TO the South continues, al
though TIE edyices from New Orleans to-day that sight
excl 20 has 10 sal cent discount givee some
pcsyec hat the drain IN that direction may be.
Il eeled Il is UNDERWOOD that the negotiations for
sit rg tie Bofton banks have been abandoned fcf The
pi,teu.. Onr banks are, however, refraining from
dri " irg deir Boston balances in specie and are IN
iIti,idual eas.s, extending other aid. The Bos'on
"a res staie that the banks dscountng with con-
,ideIsble freedom, md the money market ia evidently
,sstr tlere than here. In the open market in Wall
,tr.e;, leadng paper - nominally palS cent, bat
the trasacors below Is y cent exceptional. The
pressure Of PAPER is not very great but buyers are
tcace Jorion OF the duness Of paper is accounted
for Nv tie feet that the two great Trust Companies
lie Eew.York and the United e8tese do not
aryear GO buyere AZ usual. These two
Con yCnies lave written of two millions five hundred
thousand collars of Bills Receivable without replacing
tie amount. On demand money Is 7 Y cent on good
collateral and moderately abundant. The offerings at
Punk ,o-noIrow are large, the difficulty of passing
,aJer in the open market, throwing the whole strain
upIn u Banks. Treasury Notes are very heavy and
aIe serg at all cent discount, when wanted for
| Cus,on House purposes. The impending new issus
which must be made at y cent and perhaps eve
higl err keeps tie marke. depressed. On Philadelphia
Il rate Of Excl anCe has advanced 10 q cent, and
on Baltimore il IL y cent The risks Of tho Artisans
IntmcrCe c. mpany, closing up have been assumed by
tie Commonwealth Office. In consequence OF the
failure Of the supply Of Croon water by the breaking
OF tie uaips rome Of tie Insurance Companies have
teen rensurng risks in where they have several
in tie sane neigl borbood.
In te Breadsvfs market the foreign sdvees had an
unfsyoIsbe effect to-day. Wheat fell off 262c. y
trsh., and Flour Hl0c. p Dbl. Cotton ia slso very
much depressed, Middlng being quoted at loc., with
hut little demand.
A@rriyate telegram from Eew-Orlesus to-day an
nour6es futt er suspensions among the cotton factors
II ere was more activity in Cotton and Sterling had
improved 70 9s;. Biglt on Eew.York, ial v cent,
premium.
TIE Commissioners Of the Canal Fund give notice
n at viii be received until noon Of the 2sh Of
December for loan of 81 900 600 to supply deficiency
in tie Sinking Fund Of this State for which certificates
will be issued drawing interest at the rate Of y cent
snnum, payable quarterly, and the principal reim-
lurssble on the let Of Octoter 1864.
The Conn issioners Of the Sinking Fund Of the State
of Ohio deem for the interest Of the State 70 withdraw
that rcrtn Of their advertisement inviting proposals
for twenty year loan The other two proportions re-
main Gs advertised and bids for the same will be
received until noon of the 18th inst The trnsfer beoks
for OF 10 State ocks will be closed from the 18th inst
until tie 18th Of January next.
Tie following are Thompson Brothers closing r.es