The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-11

ters Instead editorial prefer occupy all the space
we have with news items, &c. We have condensed the
proceedings of the Legislature and Congress but give
all the important business transacted by both bodies
B9s@ The Bank of Charlotte has declared semi-an-
nua dividend of four per cent payable on and after
the first Monday in January.
PUBLIC MEETINGs.-The proceedings of a public meet
ing in Lncolnton will be found 6rstpage. We
learn that the meeting we'll attended by gentlemen
of both parties and that the proceedings unanim
ously concurred in by all present The proceedings of
a meeting held in CASTOR will also be found in to-days
paper. Both meetings endorsed Gov. Ellis
dations in regard TO federal affairs.
meeting was held at Pnerille, in this county, on
Saturday last, at which, learn, strong southern
rights resolutions passed.
COMING PoINT.-A meeting of the citizens of
Duplin county, held the LIST nst has spoken in
palmer language than any have yet The fol-
lowing is enc of the resolutions adopted:
Resolved That do most heartily recommend the for
nation of Southern Conederacy, and to this end here
by request Senator, and members of the House of
Commons in the General Assembly, TO their best eff
forts procure the call of Convention of the people of
North Carolina with the of taking such steps as may
be necessary therefor.
- The Hon. John B. Floyd of Va Secretary of War.
has written letter to the Editors of the Richmond En-
qurer. He argues in favor of the right of secession
though he opposes its exercise before making further efforts
at Cancellation and harmony. He thinks there ought to
be Convention of the people of Virginia.
TURNIps-Mr J. Sample Davis of this county, has
presented with two Turnips which beats anything in
that line have Jet They weighed lbs 8 oZs
each, and measured 274 inches in circumference.
FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer Canada has arrived
with Liverpool dates to the 22d ut. Cotton had de-
clined one-eighth but the market closed with i'm
proving tendency. Flour and wheat had declined.
u The North Carolina Electors for President and Vice
President met in Raleigh Wednesday last, and
their votes for Breckenridge and Lane. Hon W Ven
able chosen President of the college, and w Saun
ders, Esq, of Raleigh, Secy. Mr. r H Whitaker
selected to carry the to Washington.
"AD VALoREM BANNER."-Mr Frank I. Wilson pro-
poses to commence the publication in January, of a new
papern the city of Raleigh to be called the Ad Valorem
Banner Terms, 81 per annum, payable the receipt
of the first number
MAsoNIC.-The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge
was held in Raleigh last week. The following officers
wer, elected for the ensuing year: l. SWliams Char
lotte, reelected, W NJ; Jas E Alien, Raleigh, W;
Clark Newbern, W; G w d Hutchns, Raj
eigh, G T. W T Balm. Raleigh, G S.
NOTICE.---We have large number of subscribers
who for years subscription and several for
than year. AS we endeavor to conduct bust
on the cash SYSTEM hope they will find it
venient to pay up. The amount each owes is SMALL
but in the aggregate it makes an important to
With but few exceptions, think all subscribers
willing and ready to pay, but owing to forgetfulness
some have neglected to do We think we have
few who will evade paying as long they can-we dis
like to stop their paper but if they don't settle shall
do so, and collect the debt in the best way All
pay if they choose without putting any in
convenience.
WASHINGTON, Dee. THE proceedings of Congress
show stern resolution the part the South yield
to any proposed compromise. The antagOnism to the
North is daily increasing. 1t is improbable that pub
lie business of importance will be transacted till the all
absorbing question of compromise secession settled
The South Carolina members unanimous in their de-
sire to prevent premature collision with the General
Government
1t is thought that Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi
will make attempt persuade South Carolina deter
the period of her secession
1t is probable that all the Southern members will refuse
to the Committee of Thirty-hee, of which Cor
win is Chairman.
The best authority reports that the Republican Sena-
held caucus. and resolved to make concession.
Southern members pronounce the House special COM
mttee farce. There is not representative it.
THE GOLD COMING SouTH.-New York. Dec g.
There heavy and continued of specie to the
South About million of dollars have been shipped
since Saturday.
RICHMOND Dec. 5.-The State electors met at the
capitol to-day. The Breckenridge electors declined
ing the ground that though by the techncaties of
the law they might be entitled to vote they not in
fact The nine Bell electors then filled the vacancies
and cast the vote of the State for Bell and Everett.
BosroN, Dec. a.
ABOLITION MEETING BROKEN UP.-The Abolitonists
of this city called meeting to-day honor the memory
of the traitor John Brown, Masonic Temple but VIII
the time arrived to effect organizations it appeared that
the Union outnumbtred them. Resolutions
offered condemning John Brown and his acts, ustying
nc cutlO an6la uHinCr Virrip md Me
Aboitioniss unable to b. heard.
SOUTH CARoLINA-Coumba, Dec. 5-During the de-
bur a Mr. Rhett said that there had been eight largest
sized Paxhan guns for several in Charleston which
may perhaps be used in taking the forts in the ha1bOr
Mr. Marshall said that the State had three hundred and
eightywo companies of infantry fifty companies of cav
aary eighteen companies ofarlery and sixtytwo of ri
fes making 21 battaons Sc regiments IA brgades and
divisions.
Mr. MCGOWAN said that the total military force of the
State was IS goo men.
MIssIssIPPI-New Orleans, Dec.3 The Mississippi
Legislature adjourned the Both Mi. They passed,
unanimously the Convention bl also resolutions in favor
of secession and authorizing the Governor to appoint Com
mssioners to cooperate with the slavehoding States.
TExAs-Ne,y Orleans, Dec. 3. -Advices have reached
here from Texas stating that owing to the unanimous feel
ing for secession, Governor Sam Houston will resign.
FLORIDA-Tallahassee Dee. 2.-The Florida Legisla-
ture has unanimously passed the Convention Bill The
Convention meets on the I'd OF January next
Mr. Breckingdge regards the Union in great peril,
and is understood to have views in consonance with
Democrats generally from the border slave States Senator
Hunter said to BE- for Southern convention which shall
declare the sentiment of the South and in the of its
reputation by the North that steps shall be devised for
peaceful SEPARATION with division ofproperty, &c.