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Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-14

TUE CASHMERE GOAT IN CALIroRN1A. "A
letter has been received in San Francisco.
says the Alta, by gentleman who had
written East for information on the subject,
in relation TO the introduction of the Cash.
mere goat into California; There can be no
question that this valuable animal will thrive
in our climate, and can be made as produc-
tive property as anywhere else in the world
The Information thus conveyed is to the ef-
ect that the Cashmere goat has been intro
duced into Texas and other Southern States
with perfect success and the party import
ing them intends to send number to Calfor-
MIA as soon as possible being convinced that
they can be made highly remunerative here.
There can be no difficulty in raising them
here they are more hardy than the common
goat, and far more prolific, producing from
two TO four always, and frequently as many
as six kids in the year. Even the lower
grades are valuable for their wool or hair
and will remarkably improve a common
stock, either for the use of their wool or
flesh. For the latter purpose the lower
grade Cashmere bucks, placed with common
ewes, are especially adapted.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-14
Bowman's Lini1nent
III. BOWMAN, Druggist,

260 street, (oppose Plaza), Sacramento,
And by FL n. KELLY 81 CO., Agents, D st
next to the Western House, Nfarysville. mol 3mis
Daily national Democrat., 1860-11-14
T..E7.Es.EGR AP ETC.
1OVER THE STATE LINE.1
Election Returns.

EIeCtiOH kNeJuTHSs
Siskiyou County cial)-Douglas ,50l,
Lincoln 953, Breckinridge 76O, Bell 517.
Nevada County (ofiiciaD-Douglas 2,3CG,
Lincoln 1856, Breckenridge / ,656. Bell 4os
Trinity County Complete )-Douglas 9lS,
Lincoln 57s, Breckinridge 515, Bell IA
Dr. F. Sorrel (Breck is elected to the AS.
sembly in Siskiyou county, over McDcrmot,
(Douglas)
Del Norte Connty-Lincoln 60 majority
Oregon.
The latest advices from Oregon gives Lin
coin 250 majority over Breckenridge Doug
las GOO behind Breckenridge. Three small
counties to hear from which cannot vary the
result much
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
MARRIED.,

In Lancaster District on the inst at the resi-
dence of NJ c. Heath. Esq, by Rev. s. H. Brown, Mr.
John P. Heath of Charlotte, Miss Louisa Stewart,
Also at the same time and place Mr. VIM. T. Miller to
Miss Nary Amanda Heath daughter ofM. c. Heath, Esq.
In Satesville, at McLean's Hotel, the 18th ult.,
Mr. William Cornelius to Miss Frances Loftin-all of
Iredell
In ST. Luke's church at Salisbury, the Goth nit,
Rev. Thomas G. Haughton, Rector of st. Lukes, Mrs
Ann Parker.
In Chester, at the Railroad HOTEL on the 2Sth ult,
Mr. E. Bennett to Miss Tobha Knott of Forsyth county,
N. C.
On the 2lst u'timo, Mr. John P. Adams of Company
Shops to Miss NJ. E. Strader of Guilford.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
SUPREME COURT.

By Pearson, e. in doe ex dem Houston VS.
Broom, from Union affirming the judgment In
Pearsons vs. Mcmillan, from Ashe, affirming the
Judgment In Graves VS. Graves, in equity, from
Caswell, recommitting the report of Master In
Ward VS. Smith, in equity, from Davidson, declar-
ing there is error in the order appealed from.
By Battle, jim Jones VS. Baird, from Person,
affirming the judgment. In Clerks Office VS. Allen,
from Rockingham, affirming the judgment In
Morris VS. Miller, affirming the judgment. In
Butner VS. DENNY, in equity, from Forsyth, direct
ing an account. In Lewis vs Bingham, equity,
from Randolph, declaring there is no error in the
order appealed from
By Manly, i'm State VS. Texlar, from Rowan,
declaring that there is no error In State VS. Tyre
y from Rowan, declaring that there is no error.
In State VS. Clark, from Castor, declaring that
there is error and that the Judgment should be
reversed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
THE LOCUSTS OF 1850.

Messrs Editors: The locusts (Cicoda Septem-
deci) will appear very extensively this year,
plying probably larger surface of the country than
those of any other year. The following States and
parts of States will be occupied by them, viz:
New York and Connecticut-from Long Island
Sound to Washington county, New York; from the
Connecticut river to the Hudson river, and several
counties of New York west Of the Hudson river,
to Montgomery county, on the Mohawk river.
New Jersey-occupying the whole State.
Pennsy lvania-in that portion bounded by
Peters Mountain on the south, Mahantango Noun
tain on the north, the Delaware river the east,
the Susquehanna river the west.
Maryland-from Arundel county to the
middle Of St. Marys county, from the Chesapeake
to the Potomac river.
Virgnia-from the south part of Loudoun coun-
ty to the Roanoke river; from the Blue Ridge to
the Potomac river
North Carolina-Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes,
Guilford, Rowan, Surry, and adjacent counties.
Michigan-about Kalamazoo.
NATURALIZATION and adjacent counties.
They will commence emerging in North Caro-
lima about the 10th May, and few days later for
every hundred miles progress north, until
the lst of =. une in Washington county, New 1ork.
This will afford opportunity to test the correct
ness of the assertion that they do not appear regu
larly every seventeen years. None of the South
ern tribe thirteen year locusts) appear this year.
Respectfully, GIDEON B. SMITH.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
THREsHHNG MACHINES.

The subscriber is still Agent for the sale of the
celebrated and much admired combined improved
TdRESHER AND WINNNOWER, manufactured by
Wheeler Meick & Co., Albany, n. Y.
These Machines will thresh and clean from $50 to
bushels of wheat per day. with less work and less
waste than any other machines known in North Caro-
lima.
Prices at the Shop, rig:
Railway Chain Horse Power, Sl2o
Lever, (superior) 100
Improved Combined Thresher and Winnower, l25
Terms cash, approved note on interest. Warrant
ed to give satisfaction sale.
Delivered at any Railroad Depot at the above prices
charges and transportation only to be added
Addres J. B. TROY, Troy's Store
March 6, 1860. 3m Montgomery co. N c..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

FIREs.-On Saturday night last, about l o'clock,
fire broke out at the Gas-works in this town, and
DESTROYED property to the amount of $1,000 OF
$1,000 One of the workmen, it appears, went
into the building covering the Gasometer, with a
light, and the Gas having escaped in some way,
took fire, and of course spread too rapidly to be
controlled large quantity of rosin, tar, and
gas fixtures was consumed besides injuring adjoin-
ing buildings. This is the second fire that has
occurred at the works within the last month, and
the loss of Messrs Warehouse & Bowes, who have
the works leased, is quite heavy.
On Tuesday evening last, the 2Sth, the kitchen
of Dr. NJ. NJ Orr, in this town, was consumed by
fire The fire broke out in the garnet, probably
from spark from the chimney. We suppose four
or five hundred dollars will pay for the building
and damage to the premises.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

Rag- subscriber at Monona, Iowa, speaking
of the reception of the first copy of the Western
Democrat at that place says:
81 was reading it at the Post Office. when an old
stiff aboIitonist standing by expressed surprise that
should take such a paper. I called his attention
to the advertisement offering $50 reward for a RIM
away negro. when the poor infatuated old fool
rolled up his eyes in holy horror while contemplate
ing it. From his looks you would have supposed
that he on the of taking his departure from
earth surrounded bv weening friends of whom he
taking his last farewell"
That old fellow. we suppose belongs to the cover
righteous" class who horror struck with slavery
but would not consider it amiss to assist in steal
ing a negro and afterwards let him die from star
walton in free State
The same writer, speaking of the price of pro-
visions in that far-off section, says
"Wheat brings 95 cents per hushel, Corn 40
Potatoes So Oats 35, Pork So 25 per hundred
Beef 3 to 4 cts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
state of NORTH Carolina, Meeklenburs
County.

Court Of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Jdny Term, 1860.
James B. Norris and Philemon W. Morris, Propounders
of the last Will and Testament Of Philemon Morris decd
vs.. w. A. Morris and others.
It appearing the satisfaction of the Court that
William Morris and John F. Morris, two of the heirs at
law and of kin oft esad Philemon Morris, decd,
reside beyond the limits of this State; it is therefore
ordered by said Court that publication be made for six
successive weeks in the Western Democrat newspaper
published in Charlotte, notifying the said VIM Morris
and John F. Morris appear before the Justices of
said Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the next
Court to be held for the county aforesaid at the Court
House in Charlotte, the 4th Monday in April next,
and make themselves parties to this suit otherwise
judgment pro contesso will be taken against them.
Witness, w. K. Reid Clerk of said Court, at Office,
the 4th Monday of January, A. d., 1860, and in the
s4th year of American Independence.
3-6t-S61 w. K. REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
NOTICE.

All persons subject pay Poll Tax the State Of
North Carolina, who resided within the limits Of the
town of Charlotte the First day of February $780,
who had been principally employed in any profess
sion vocation in said for three months or
Immediately preceding the said First day Of February
and all persons who owned possessed of Tax
able Property within said town the first day Of Feb
ruary, hereby notified to give in the Town Clerk,
before the LAST DAY OF MARCH, 1860, a Lit Of
their said Polls and Taxd6Le Property The said list
shall state the number and local situation of the Lots
parts of Lots given in, with the value of which they
assessed for taxation by the Sate the number Of
white taxable polls, of taxable slaves and of free
groes residing the lst of Feby the lands of per-
giving in said lists. Call at the Branch Bank of
North Carolina from 10 a. m till p. m.
r. w. DEWEY, Town Clerk.
February g. 1869. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber being DESTROYS of removing West, Of
fers for sale his PLANTATION, situated miles west
of Charlotte the of Paw creek and Catawba
River. The comprises $50 Acres, most of it
rior 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.
March 9Th At WM NJ. PORTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
Candidates for Sheriff.

We requested to announce ALLEN II. BROWN
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg county, at
the ensuing election.
We requested to announce STEPHEN J. BERRY.
HILL candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county
at the ensuing election.
We requested to announce ". w. GRIER q
candidate for Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.
We requested to announce SAML A. HARRIS
candidate for Sheriff of Meeklcnburg county.
We requested to announce WILLIAM
MAXWELL, Esq, candidate for Sheriff Of Meek
euburg county. Election first Thursday in August next.
We requested to announce r. NJ. WHITE
candidate for Sheriff of Meckenburg county al The
ensuing election.
We requested to announce JOAB P. SMITH
a candidate for Sheriff of Meckenbnrg county.
We requested to announce JAMES WALLACE
a candidate for Sheriff Of Meckenburg county the
ensuing election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

Ra- Mr. Kenneth Rayner said in the OPPOSE
tion State Convention, that the opposition men,
bers of Congress "should not have voted for a
Democrat to defeat Republican" Mr. Rayner
also lauded Henry Winter Davis, who voted with
the Republicans for Speaker. In the face of all
this, the said opposition convention selected Mr.
Rayner delegate to their National Convention
along with Gov Morehead. Will our opposition
friends in North Carolina endorse all this? Will
Gov Morehead represent a Southern people in
Convention with such man as Rayner? The as
sertiOn that the Convention disapproved of Mr.
Rayners conduct loses its force when it is remem-
bered that he was honored with an important ap-
pointment.
The opposition party of Virginia is encountered
with Bolts, Maryland with Henry Winter Davis,
and North Carolina with Rayner. Will the party
repudiate Them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
NOTICE.

On the 22d and 23d days of March, at the residence
of the late Dr. Lea A. Moore decd, will sell pub
lie sale THREE NEGROES, man, a woman and boy.
Also, Mules Horses, all the Cattle, Hogs, Corn and
Fodder; road wagon, Buggy, and one small
wagon; Farming Tools Household and kitchen Furni-
consisting of first rate Piano and other valuable
furniture. Also good Medical Library, Surgical In
struments, &c &c.
Terms made known day ofsale.
r. RANKIN Executor.
NB-AH persons indebted to the Estate requ:f-
ed to make payment and those having claims against
the same are required present them within the time
prescribed by law this notice will be pleaded in bar
Of their recovery. X RANKIN, Ex'r.
February %, 1860 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
NOTICE..

BY virtue of the last Will and Testament of James A.
Dunn, deceased, late of Union county will proceed
sell the 18th of March, at the late residence of
said deceased, credit of nine tbs with interest
from day of sale and two approved securities all the
property directed by said viii to be sold consisting
of about
IA head of Horses and Mules, yoke of Oxen,
1000 or 1900 bushels Corn, / cart,
200 300 bushels Wheat, road Wagons,
About Is bales of Cotton, Farming Tools
500 or 500 bushels Cotton Seed Shucks, Straw,
Fodder, &C.
Also, the same day will rent the lands belong
ing the minor heirs. and hire Is slaves Belonging
said for the remainder of the current year.
sisting of men, women and children.
T. J. EZZELL, r..
j. r. DUNN,
February %, $3.50 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

RATHER BAD-'Going to law is proceeding
which is always unpleasant, and not often the
quickest way of getting justice. A mechanic in
Wilmington, N c. commenced suit in the U. S.
District Court for the recovery of S173 81 for
work done a steamboat. He publishes in the
Journal the bill of costs he had to pay to recover
the debt, for the purpose of showing, he says, the
difficulty of obtaining mans dues through the
U. S. Courts. The amount of costs is SIP 70f.
He ought to be thankful that he got off that easy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
NOTICE.

TREAsURERs OFFICE, A., T. L O. R. R. Co.
FENHE First Instalment of Five Dollars Share
IL all the Stock subscribed to this road in Mecklen-
burg county made due and payable the 10th of
January last A great many came up promptly and
paid. The Treasurer still has blank receipts, ready
Uiling and hitting to fill them up. Call up, gentlemen
you know you subscribed; and you further know the
work cannot progress without MONEY. Hands at
work. and we have every prospect of speedy compile
ton of the road if you will only do yonr duty.
NJ. L. WRISTON, Treas'r.
March G. 1850
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

A FIRE.-About eight o'clock on Saturday
night the 18th the stables of Mr. NJ. d. Smith,
situated in g thickly settled portion of the town,
were discovered to be on fire. The fire when dis
covered had so far progressed that it was imposs-
BILE to save the stables reensborough Patriot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

In Putnum county, Georgia, on the l4th January,
Mrs Sarah Mckinley, wife of VIM. Mckinley Esq, for
merly of Mecklenburg county, N. c., in the soth
of her age.
In York District, the 25th ult, Samuel Melton,
Esq aged " years. He was Postmaster at Yorkville
for % years
In York District, the 18th ultmo, Miss Amanda,
daughter of John C. and Amanda NJ, Wilson, aged 20
years. Also on the oath, Mrs Deborah Watson, wife
of Samuel Watson, aged 80 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
TO MERCHANTS.

We receiving by each arrival from Europe,
fresh additions to stock of
Fancy Goods, Vi0lins, Perfumery,
Port Monnaies Hair Brushes Suspenders, Fans, Accor-
deems, &C. We have always full line of Hosiery and
Gloves, Undershirts Cravats, &c. &c.
Merchants will find our stock as large and complete
of any house in the Northern cities and having
connections in all the districts of Europe
we are able and determined sell low as any house
in this country. FRED. FICKEY SONS.
ESQ Baltimore street, BALTIMORE
March J. 1860. 2m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

The Board of Directors of the Branch Bank of N. C.
at Charlotte, invite sealed proposals for the erection
of a Banking House in this town.
Plans and Specifications for proposed building can
be seen at the Branch Bank. Proposals will be receiv-
ed until the 9Th of March.
T. W. DEWEY, Cashier.
February %, 1850, Eat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

The appearance Of the Images ofthe Supreme
Court of the United States.-The Washington
correspondent of the Cleveland Plaindealer, who
has lately been in the Supreme Courtroom, at
Washington, says:
First on the bench sat Clifford, fat and sleek,
with no grey hairs and weighing, | should judge,
two hundred. Next, Grier, about the same size,
and quite grey-headed; then Wayne, with light,
but not grey hair, and about one hundred and fifty
pounds weight, next Mclean, with scarcely white
hair, though far advanced in age; looking hale and
hearty, and of about two hundred pounds weight.
Catron, with silver hair but not SO large man as
Mclean. Next Nelson, with whiskers from his
ears round under his chin, and the only one who
had whisker. He would weigh one hundred
and eighty, or more. Last, Judge Campbell, the
only bald headed man. He had silver side-locks,
and above medium size. Altogether, it is a weigh
ty body. In front of the Judges bench (very fine
arm-chairs.) are the busts of the venerable Chief
Justices Marshall, Rutledge, Jay, and Ellsworth.
The Courtroom is small; not large enough to hold
more than fifty persons "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

Rag- 1t seems that the difficulty between Hick-
man and Edmundson, in Washington, has been
exaggerated. In fact there was no fight at all.
The black republican press having accused Mr.
Breckenridge, the Vice President, of aiding Ed
mundson, Mr. B. publishes statement of the affair
showing that no blows passed Mr. Edmundson
raised his arm to strike Hickman, but was caught
by Mr. Keitt; about that time Hickman's hat fell
off. That was all. Thus, it appears, that some
people have been little too fast in the gold-head-
ed cane presentation business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

IA sad occurrence took place at Emory and
Henry College, Va, on the 18th of February On
that morning Mr. James Reese, of Georgia, died
from the effects of blow the head with stick,
given him the day before by fellow-student, Mr.
J. B. Brownlow, son of Parson Brownlow of Knox
Vile, Tenn 1t is said Reese gave the first blow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
JOHN HENRY WAYT,
Surgeon Dentist,

GRADUATE IN MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY
Office in Brawleys Building opposite KEREs HorsL,
0UAR1OTF1a Na O.
SURGICAL OPERATIONS, Gift Palate, Hare
Lip, Tumors Of mouth and jafcs performed
FRACTURES DESIGNATIONS of the Jaws treated.
Teeth filled with Gold Silver, Tin or Amalgam
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted in the best manner.
A very superior TOOTH POWDER and TOOTH WASH
on hand.
Prices moderate and all work done satisfactory to the
patient.
A stock of Dentists materials always hand. Gold
and Silver Plate of any fneness gotten ont.
February 49, 1860 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
LAST NOTiCE!!

All persons having debts due BREM & STEELE, and
DESTROYS of saving cost, can do by calling at
the Office of DR.. J. NJ. Miller next door to Mr. Parks
dwelling between this and Tuesday the 18th instant,
and paying; all debts due the above firm at that
date will be found in the shape of wts in the hands of
the Sheriff, or in the hands of Constables.
A. G. STEELE.
March g. 1860. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

HoMICIDE.-A free negro, named Macon Ran
kin, was killed near Woodlawn Mills in Castor
county. on Sunday the Goth of February, by VIM.
Murrin, a white man. Murri and Rankin got
into quarrel and fight on Saturday; on Sunday
the difficulty was renewed, when the former shot
the latter with rife, killing him instantly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

WASHINGTON HUNT-The Opposition Conven-
ton of this State expressed preference for the
Hon. Washington Hunt, of New York, as their
second choice for the Presidency. In regard to
Mr. Hunts antecedents, the Fayetteville Courier
says:
sin the Congressional Globe, I'd Session, goth Con-
gress page 269 and 270 find the following from the
pen of Mr. Hunt:
'The North will stand firm. You cannot Judge of
the present by the past Within two years there has
been a radical change in public sentiment in the free
States. The Texas outrage followed by this ubiquitous
both for the extension of slavery has brought peo
pie to their senses. The sentiment is deep
rooted is strong gious conviction that slavery
is curse and is at with the best interests of
country and of humanity great moral revolution
has commenced, and such revolutions go
Backward
Mr. Hunt was complaining, suppose, that the
annexation of Texas and the war which followed,
assisted in extending slavery. 1t appears that Mr.
Rayner was about right when he sad in the late
opposition convention, that Pennington, the Black
Republican Speaker, was as good man Wash
ington Hunt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

BANK OF ~ C-We learn that there is de-
mand for the stock Ofthe new Bank of North Caro-
lima at log and 107-at least these prices have
been offered Of course it will command higher
dends
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

We have received copy fthe speech of Mr. Lincoln
(Ar Douglas opponent in Illinois for the u s Senate
with the following words printed at the head of il in
large type: douglas an enemy 10 the North"-"Rea-
sons why the North should oppose Judge Douglas"
Lincoln is Black Republican, and his speech is
being circulated for the purpose of injuring Douglas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

STABBED.-We learn that in Salisbury on Sa-
turday night, 25th, MIR Smith, from the country,
was fatally stabbed by man named Henry Cowan,
a rowdy character. Cowan has been arrested and
committed to iail
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
March 6, 1860.
LOST

Saturday night mostly the Bank ofN. c. the Bank
of Lexington. There was one $40 the Bank of
Wilmington, and $40 note on the Bank of Char
lotte The finder will be literally rewarded by leaving
it at this Office
Mare
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06

SUICIDE.--We learn that man by the name of
William Page of this county, committed suicide
during the latter part of week before last by hang
ing himself. The verdict of the jury of inquest
was that he was insane at the time of committing
the act-Fdyettepilie Courier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-03-06
READ THIS!

All persons indebted to II. B. Williams & Co., for
Groceries, invited to call and pay the amount
they and save cost.
Tfyou have money, borrow it. We can't be salts
fed with note and promise IN pay.
H. B. WILLIAMS 4 CO.
February g. 1850 2-4t