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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

EQUAL TAxATIoN.-We assert positively, and
intend to offer arguments from time to time during
the campaign to prove it, that Democrats are as
good friends and as much in favor of equal taxa
ton Tin just and proper manner) the Opposi-
ton party. The 18th resolution of the democratic
platform expressly declares,
9" At the same time we deem it the duty of the
Legislature when passing acts for the raising of
revenue, so to adjust taxation as to bear equally
as practicable within the limits Of the Constitution
upon the various interests and classes of property
in all sections of the State"
Now what more can any man want than this !?
By the framing of revenue bill by the Legsla-
ture, taxes can-be better equalized, and done
speedily, than by the mode proposed by the op-
position party, and in way that will accord with
the provisions of the Constitution. Our opponents
do not agree in what they propose to do on the
subject of taxation Some say that the object is
to levy taxes on the whole value of mans estate
Others say that they only intend to tax negroes
the ad valorem principle. Now, if the former
correct horses cattle. and the stock of farm gen
erally, together with household and kitchen furni-
ture, (articles now exempt,) would necessarily be
subject to taxation. This is so, and cannot be
consistently denied by those who say that the OBJ
ject is to tax proPerty-holders according to what
they are worth But if the other idea is correct,
Zone which We are informed has been advanced by
prominent member Of the opposition party in
Western Carolina,) that negroes only to be
taxed on the ad valorem principle-in proportion
to their value-why it is equally as unjust and
fair besides it would be in direct violation of the
provisions of the Constitution and the compromises
between the East and the West. And we refer
to the Constitution itself, and the Debates in the
Convention of 1888, to sustain what we say We
intend to meet this issue, seized upon by the old
enemies the democratic party as political hobby,
in practical way, and by facts and fair argument
show that the object of the opposition is wrong in
princi pie and practice-yes, wrong in principle and
practice, agraran in sentiment, and exceedingly
impolitic and unwise
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

IMPORTANT LAND SALE.
HDY VIRTUE of a MORTGAGE to the undersigned
ID made, they will sell publicly the High Shoals,
in CASTOR county n c. the 28th day of APRIL 1860,
that valuable property known the
HIGH SHOALS.
embracing above Fourteen Thousand Acres of Land,
lying the South Fork of the Catawba River in Gas
and Lincoln counties.
This property embraces extensive and valuable
GOLD MINES, IRON-oRE BEDS,
Limestone and other minerals: and also possesses the
BEST WATER POWER in the State
4 large portion of the land is valuable for Agricu-
tural purposes, and all of it susceptible of profitable
cultivation.
The Sale will be Positive and for Cash.
The Stockholders in the Old High Shoals Company
requested to meet in Lincolnton the 9th April
the day preceding the day of Sale. Matters of the
most importance will come before them.
THOMAS GRIER
w. p. BYNUM,
March 81, 1860. st Mortgages.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

Bas~ We return thanks TO the Comptroller of
Public Accounts, c. ii. Brodgen, Esq, for copy
of his Report for the year ending 3Oth Sept, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

R8- The editor of the Salisbury Banner, John
Spelman, Esq, spent couple of days in Charlotte
last week. He has recently taken charge of the
Banner, and the marked and decided improve
me"t OF the paper, especially in typographical ap-
Pearance, shows that he understands his business
and is deserving of good share of public patron
age. IuOilShnS newspaper is Mr. Spelman
trade or Profession-he knows how to print it as
well as edit it. lie is decided democrat, and the
public will always know where to find him in nol,-
tics We know enough of Mr. s to justify US in
saying that those who subscribe for the Banner
Will not have good cause to regret it. We hope
he may receive such encouragement as an ip5uStr;-
Gus and energetic man is always entitled to
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

Ia We learn that at meeting of the Directors
of the Viii, Char. & Rutherford Railroad held in
Wilmington last week, the salary of Mr. Cowan
the Sec,y and Treasurer, was raised from 5000 to
$1,000. Thirty seven miles of the road are finish
ed, aud the work is going steadily ahead.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

NORRIS & BALDWIN,
Commits ssion Merchants,
For the sale of Cotton, Yarns, Bags Bagging, Osna-
burgs: Twines Rope, Batting, Wadding Hemp, &c.
No. 10 GERMAN STREET, BALTIMORE.
EDwD T. sUMmEKFIELD BALDWIN.
Refer to r Taft & Co, Charleston, S. c.; Hardy
Bros. Norfolk Va: McIlwain, Son Co, Petersburg,
Va; Sprigg Cashier, Baltimore; Woodward Bald
win & Co. Baltimore; r IL Lowry, Cashier, N y.
March 27, 1860 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

Bsas- The Greensboro Patriot admits that ad
valorcm tax would increase the representation of
the East in the Senate and says the people of the
West will not complain if it docs The Patriot
says it is not afraid to trust the people of either
section.
We, too, are willing to trust the people of
either section, but we think the Western people
will not be willing to have smaller representation
in the Senate than they now have.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

WESTERN n r. Rive understand that
and after the LIST of April, the passenger trains
will run as far as Hickory Tavern Depot. 1.-THE
work goes bravely on -Saiisbpry Banner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

Gov. ELLIS SPEECH We publish this week
the speech of Gov. Ellis before the democratic
State Convention. 1t will richly repay perusal,
and we hope all will read it, and then hand it to
their neighbors TO read.
Our opposition friends appear considerably ex-
ercised about this speech; but this of course is
the best evidence of its telling effect upon their
No one expected the Governor to make
speech that would please the opposition. How
ever, hope all who have had the least idea of
voting for Mr Pool, will read the speech before
doing
We notice that the opposition presses have COM
menced abusing Gov Ellis quite violently, especial
" dcnouncng him on account of his speech. The
Governor is too well known, and has too strong a
hold on the affections of the people of North Caro-
lima, to be injured much in that way
y. c. MILITARY INSTITUTE.-It will be seen
by advertisement, that the Board of Directors find
it necessary to increase the annual fees for each
Cadet to $3.50. This arrangement gees into effect
on the lst of October next, and is made in order
to afford the Cadets enlarged and superior accom-
nIodations. The fee now charged is less than that
of any similar institution
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

Mr. BARRISGERs ADDRESS before the Mecklenburp
Agricultural Society has just been Published in pam
Phiet form. The members of the Society will call at
inns Oce or at Mr. LowrieS Book Store and get copy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

CuBA.-For some days past We have noticed a
report in the papers, stating that Spain had con-
scented to sell Cuba to the United States the only
remaining difficulty being the price. We place
no reliance in the statement.
An intelligent correspondent of the South Caro-
linian, writing from Cuba some weeks ago, stated
that the Notifications of Cuba cost over an hun
dred millions of dollars, larger sum than the
United States offered for the whole Island
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

Bog In the first District in this State, the
democratic Convention has selected Col n. NJ.
Long of Halifax, and VIM. A. Moore of Chowan,
as Delegates to the National Convention, and Jno.
w. Moore of Hereford, as Elector.
BeEy- In the I'd District, r. r. Bridgers of
Edgecombe and L. w. Humphrey ofOnslow, have
been selected as delegates to the democratic Ma
tional Convention; and w. B Rodman, Esq. of
Beaufort, as Elector for the District.
In the Sd District, W. l.. Steele of Richmond
and James Fulton of New Hanover, the dele
gates to the National Convention, and VIM. A.
Allen of Dupln, is the Elector.
The action Of all the Districts, except the Sth,
is now known.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

ELS Mr. A A. Brown complains, in the Wilmington
'hat the delegates to the Opposition State Con-
'"'!on were charged both ways over the Will We'll
'" i'"o@u' while democrats were passed for one
iare. Mr. Ashe, the President of the Road, explains
He matter satisfactorily lie says tie Agent Colds
Ooro committed error in charging any of the dele
s"'eS ooth ways The money was ordered to be re-
FUNDED to the opposition gentlemen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27
REMARKS.

NOTE.-Graln Is sold by welght-COI
bushel, Wheat go lbs, Rye 60 lbs, Oats
Peas go lbs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-27

We are requested to give notice that Gov. Ellis
will address the people at the following times and
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

GovERNoE WISE AS \ PrNMAN.-A letter
writer from Richmond gives the following in,
formation in regard to the rapidty Of Gov.
WiSe'S pennanShip:
Gov. Wise, in the character ola scribe,
Surpasscs. perhaps, any man living. In point
of rapidity he can only be parallced in short
hand, while his writing is almost as lesible
as print. had an opportunity some tim.
since ot testing his capacity III this respect.
and confess the result somewhat diminished
the favorable estimate of my own efficiency
as n rapid writer which previously enter.
tanned. | had occasion some time since to
capv some writing Of his, and dill 50. page
after page as he pr0dTccd tIeln.| Started
when he was two pages ahead, and though
he had to compose while had merely to copy,
ut the clrsr Of the tenth page lie was still two
in advance. vt this stage he WAS called of
to dinner, and avaicd myself Of the oppor-
tnnty to procure peculiar style of pen,
which thought would facilitate the opera
ton. We both set to work again simulta-
neonSy: and though he Stoppe occasionally
to mend his pen, the writes with a quill pcnl,
and now and then walked rapidly around the
room, while |. meanwhile, wrote with all the
ralidity with which was capable, he wound
up ut the end of the twenty y-ninth page with
the two pages in advance he had at the start
understand he thinks nothing of answer
| ing twenty-five or thirty letters day. or rath-
cr within the three or l"iIr hour> he SprudS
in his office, h,SlcS attending 10 other du-
ties. and receiving visitors who occupy much
OF his time. What reporter hc would
make.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21
NU UMBER As.

BE MAXLY.-Never try to keep out Of any
ones wny when you owe him aDything-un
less it he thrashing. 1t is bad enough, in
all conscience, to be in debt, but don't make
your condition worse by growing mean under
its pressure When you absolutely cannot
pay up at the appointed time, don't make be-
licve sick, don't skulk about in out.of. .thc-way
streets to avoid meeting your creditor, don't
sneak around the first corner when you catch
sight of him before he has seen you. All
such conduct is unmanly. No doubt you feel
ayerse to standing face to face with man to
whom you nre dcbtor-pay-day past, and you
a debtor still-it is mOrtiiying, very but it is
only one of the natural consequences of bor-
rowing and, as you have incurred the penal
ty, why, meet it like man. Face your cred
itor; let him know that you neither forget the
debt nor underrate his patience with you. Say
frankly that you are very sorry to keep him
so long out of his money and that you will
pay up as fast and rs soon as you possibly
can.
This is the only creditablc way to conduct
yourself in the case. There is no respect due
to men or wCmen who, failing to be able to
meet their payments at the proper time, in
stead of going at once and explaining the rea-
son they fail, and doing and saying all that
they can to assure their creditors that they
mean no dishonesty, just sneak about care
fully, ANXIOUS only to shun the creditors. sight
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

'SorRE WIS MISrAKE.-A correspondent Of
the Mobile Tribune tells the following: 80
Old Squire w. is an honest, joVisl soul,
with few religious scruplcs--fond Of hearty
laugh or good joke at any time. lie relates
the following on himself as an actual occur
renee:
One night, boys, had very strange dream.
| thought | was about to get to heaven. A
long ladder, like Jacobs, reached from the
ground towards the good place, and it was on
this ladder that went up. When reached
the top | found space of seven or eight feet
intervening between the last round and the CO.
cStial gate. l could sec within and catch
gimpScs of the fine things inside. Peter stood
at the cntrancc-hc leaned over-rcached out
his hand and told me to make big jump. ? I
did jump. boys, and got ono Of the d---dest
falls you ever heard Of for found myaslr
Sprawling on the floor, having jumped out Of
the bed, while was trying to jump clean into
heaven. sf'S''
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

TRrrBLE AMONG THE ABOLITION JOURNALS.
The Chicago Tribune takes our Abolition
city cotemporary to task in the following lam
guagc:
We beg Mr. II. c. Of the New York Tri-
bune, to understand that the Illinois delega-
ton in Congress, Mr. Kellogg among others,
is not subject to his dictation and that when
he chooses to set himself up as the guardian
aud director Of the gentlemen who compose
the Republican part Of that delegation, hc
must not think himself harshly treated il he
is Snubbed in his objectionable impudcnce.-
We take it that Illinois republicans have had
enough Of the 1riGune's dictation; and re.
gardless Of the sneers and criticisms of Mr..
H. G. or his associates, who seem to have Ia
ken the affairs of Congress and the Republ.
can party under their scanty wings. Until
the Tribune clears itself of the imputation of
Douglasism, we beg it, for decency sake, to
be little more modest in its pretensions. 1t
is not, by long shot, the only Republican
paper in the nation. We know nothing Of,
and care less for, MIR. II. G.'s quarrel with Mr..
Kellogg; but we do know that this is not the
first time that the IriJnnes arrogance and
impudencc have mCrited rebuke. If Mr.. X.
will send shot for each shot received, we
shall be content. Ills last struck between
wind and water, let us cXhort him to fire an
other ut the same place.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

EDITORIAL LirE.-But few readers over
think Of the labor and care devolving upon an
cditor-onc who really feels his responsibility.
Capt. Maryatt says: 81 know how pcriodi-
cal will wear down ones existence In itself
it appears nothing; the labor is not manifest
nor is it the labor; it is the continual atten-
ton it requires. Your life becomes, IS it
were, the publication. One days paper is
no sooner corrected and printed than on comes
another. 1t is the stone of Sisyphus, an end
less repetition of toll and constant weight
upon the intellect and spirits, and demanding
all the cXertionS of your faculties, at the same
cry. To write for paper is very well, but
to edit one is to condemn yourself to slavery"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21


SNGrLAR.s-Every month missionaries to
the heather Of Asia are started from the
Eastern States. Many Of Them touch at San
Francisco on their way to the scenes of their
future labor. There are more than 100,0
hcathen in this State-thc Indians Among
this 100000 heather there is not one single
missionary. DO missionary societies believe
that our Indians have souls? True they are
not negroes. If they were the Abolitionists
would doubtless long ere this have sent men
to convert them to Christianity-but they are
intellectually superior to the African Congo
negro. 1t has often seemed singular to us
that the Christian Church in the Eastern
States should manifest such interest for the
conversion Of the serfs of China and the 1la~cs
of Africa and at the same time be totally OBJ
livious Of the presence in our own wide do
main Of several millions Of bloody, savage.
heather. II does seem to us that it would be
well for our religious folk TO convert our own
heather before we turn our attention to other
pcoplcs's hcathen.-IShastd Courier.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21
The New York Tribune closes an article on

The New York Tribune closes an article on
the death Of John Brown, as follows:
Yes, John Brown dead is verify n power
like Samson in the falling temple of Dagon-
like XiSka, dead. with his skin stretched over
u drumhcad, still routing the foes he bravcly
fought while he lived. Time will doubtless
make plain the object and the effect Of this
sacrifice, and show the errors Of Man overrul-
ed and made hcncfccnt by the wisdom and
loving justice OF God So let us be revereutly
grateful for the privilege of living In n world
rendered noble by the daring heroes, the SUI
irring Of martyrs-among whom let none
doubt that History will accord an honored
niche to Old John Brown.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

giSgIing, and that brought me to my senses.
Pol, who'd got about half way back to con-
ciScnesS, gave another scream aud tainted dead
away. by this time Josh had got tired Of his
close quarters under Sally Jane and Azariah,
and he began to twist and hollcr Murder !.
thieves! 4! robbers help, help"
The folks in the parlor quit Polly to help
Joshua. Seeing JoslI's legs, with patent
leather boots and gilt button terminations
sticking out Of the closet door, they naturally
supposed that thief had secrctcd himself in
the cupboard, and that them feet and legs he
lOnged to hin. and so they grabbed poor Josh
ia by his understandings, and pulled and haul
ed and thrcshcd him about for as much aS tf-
teen minutes aforc he could convince en- that
he was hisself and not somebody else.
! As soon aS Joshua could get breath to speak,
he explained things in terrible shamcd kind
of a way, and doXolOgiscd to US, and dOXolo.
giScd to the company, and said he was very
sorry for the mistake. But AZa,iah woudu't
be .pacilied 10 way; his temper was fetched ;
and he up and told the whole history Of the
Miller tribe, from the oldest to the youngest.
He didn't spare Il single particular, art,r he'd
once got his tongue a going and Il more NOR
titled cIittcr than Josh was You newer Seed
He tried to hush Azariah up, and persuade
him to stay all night but it was no go. My
haSband was determined to clear out aud
Sally and ! had tn dp aS he S;til.-Fnr NY
part, I'll been willing to have forgot that he
n church member. We lodged in the tavern
that night; and the next day was on root for
| trrrnr. !" hcu gU to HHUttTrr Fhankygiving
without an invite, you'll know it.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

NOSES AND CHARACTERs.-rhe nasal organ
of Julius Caesar and William Pitt were sure
indiccS Of their strong will and rcSiSteSS sway
among men. The character OF many persons
can be drduccd from their manner of walking.
Mr. Ralph Waldo Emerson. author of the
above, is what is called philosophers Bos-
ton philosopher, half priest, quarter poet,
quarter sentincntaliSt and altogether u Wis
ionary fanatic. The character of many per.
sons, he says, can be teduced from their man
ner of walking. The following words ex-
pressed by him in public meeting held in
Boston previous to the execution of old
Brown, prove that the character of many pco-
pie, Including Mr.. Emerson, can be deduecd
from their habit of talking:
"Thc saint John Brown, that new saint,
than whom none purcr or more brave was
ever Icd~by love of man into conflict and
death; new saint, waiting yet his martyr
dom; and who, if he shall suffer, will make
the gal!ows glorious like the cross."-.SSa
Joaquin Republican.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

Remember, Republicans Of CalifOrnis, tho,
Tribune is the leading Republican .oEucpTA6
the Union. The 7ribWne gloriRes old ksa1p..
and for what! For going into vySlhla in er-
der to free men who would not aecspt u m
aid, and there killing n0mber6e easa AiAeA
had never dOOe him = wrsnes aRdaEabAing1
others who had never seen o. harmed him,-,a
For murder and robbery. be is to DO canonissd
by the Republicans as, ; martyr.-SAaate
Courier. .'es-t'" !" E 2s'''S is'h ts4
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

GooD AND BAD SIGNs.-It's good sign to
see the color of health in mans face. It's q
bad sign to see it all concentrated in his nose.
It's good sign to see an honest man wearing
old clothes. IT'S bud sign to see him fliiiHg
holes in his window with them. It's 9 good
sign to see a woman dressed with taste and
neatness lisa had sign to see her husband
sued for her feathers and foolery, gems and
jewelrv
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

A very Cteef 6Sssssbdasssaas wSs - eAis:
took the pHios 81 PhnadilpAh gQ2sys1 %
since In what mAaRer - @ leAe eeAaA Z
the MexicAnsi He charged them VIII troop
Of horse which they never got.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

A gentleman, who spoke of having been
struck by lady's beauty, was advised to kiss
the rod.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

A lekding maxim with almost every politi
clan is always to keep his countenance never
to keen his word
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-21

Extremes meet; civilization and barharism
come together. Savage Indians and iashiOna
bic ladies paint their faces.