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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-06-20
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

SESSION PAPER.--The Columbia Carolinian
states that it has made arrangements for full reports
in both branches Of the South Carolina Legislature
which commences its regular session on Monday
next, and during the session of the Convention to
meet the 18th of Dec. The Daily Carolinian
will be furnished during the sessions of those two
bodies at 81, free of postage. The Caroliniau is
reliable paper, and those wishing to keep posted
in regard to affairs in South Carolina will do we'll
TO subscribe for it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

In this town. on the 18th inst Mr. Andrew Irwin,
aged Is years.
In this town. the Sd inst. Mrs. Hannah Pinckney,
wife of Chas. VIM. Pinckney, of Nottingham, England,
aged A years.
In Nashville, Tenn, the 3lst ult Mrs Sallie Wal
ton, wife of Col VIM Walton of that city, and daugh
ter of the late Henry Humphrey ESQ., of Greensboro,
n. c. aged 30 years.
In Yorkville, the 10th ut Mrs Nancy Blair, aged
"a years.
In York District, on the 18th inst Mr. James A. Bar
nett, aged so years. Also, the 9th, Mrs Mary Cn-
ton, aged 81 years. Also, Mrs Sarah Rocker aged Go
years. Also, Mr. VIM Russell.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

A MIsTAKE.-It was reported that the people
of Charleston, when the news of Lincoln's election
arrived, received 1t with great cheering The edi-
tor of the Wilmington Journal was there at the
time, and he says: "The ebuiition In the way of
cheering rejoicing was not in honor of Lincoln's
election by any means. 1t was in response to the
resignation of the Federal officers. These things
we happen to know. We are not making any
special plea for South Carolina, yet South Carolina
is our sister State and not of our northern ag-
gressors, and justice at least should be done her.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

HEAVY DECLINE IN NEGRoEs.-The Green's
boro, Ala, Beacon says that lot of negroes-some
twenty to thrty-were sold in Eutaw the 10Th
ult, by the Sheriff. The prices brought were at
least forty to fifty per cent. below the ruling rates
of last winter, A fraction over Sl2O0-and that
for very likely fellow-was the highest price
that was obtained. A very likely young woman that
commanded $500 to $1,000 last fall, brought only
fraction over $1,000
The Bescon thinks the scarcity of money had
something TO do with it, but an apprehension OF a
dissolution Of the Union had also something to do
with it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
MAEETED,

In this county, the 18th inst, by Rev. A w. Line
berry, the Rev ]. C. Forbis of Guilford county, to
Miss Sallie B. Lee, daughter of David Lee. Esq.
In Lincoln county, the 2st ult in the vicinity of
Madison Furnace, byJ. W. Derr Esq, Mr. Alfred Gar
rison to Miss Nina Hawkins.
In Irede county, the It'll inst, Jonas f. Lipt to
Miss Mary Ann W. Graham. Also, the 18th ult.,
Wm D. Murdoch to Miss Mary c. Gatshar.
In Chester District the 9Th inst, Hamilton to
Miss NJ Morris.
In Lancaster, the 9th inst DR. Francis Brummett
to Miss Kate d McLarnon. Also, Mr. VIM Burns to
Miss Lelina NJ. daughter of DR. Henry Massey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

The I. S. TROOPS IN THE SoUrH-There
seems to be at Washington among the members
of the government disposition to believe that no
steps will be taken in the Southern States requir-
ing the use of force the part of the government
during Mr. Buchauans administration at least.
The whole number of federal troops, from Mary
land to Florida, is less than one thousand; FIVE
hundred are in the artillery school at Fort Monroe
the rest being few scattered companies, three
of them at Fort Moultrie, at Charleston harbor.
Nearly the entire military force is employed West
Of the Mississippi river.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

LARGE VERDIcT.-The Gatesville Family Visi-
tor says, :" in the suit of Mr. 8. T. Bond versus DR..
T. Warren, of Edenton, for an assault with intent
to kill, we learn that the plaintiff, at the last Su
perior Court for Chowan, recovered damages to the
amount of s., 900 and costs"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
Plantation and Mills for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale about 300 acres Of
Land, lying Rocky River in Csbarrus county, %
miles East of Charlotte There three good Dwell
ing Houses and all necessary improvements on the
Land, together with Saw, Grst and Gold Mils-all in
good repair. Call and examine the premises adj
dress at Garmond's Mills P. o.
H. II. HUNTER
November 90 1860 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

MISUNDERSTANDING the political dis
ruption of the country, and the strngency in mon
etary affairs, the exports of cotton from this port
for the week ending 18th, was twelve hundred
and fifty bales, the greater portion of which was
exported to the city of New York A large guam
tity is now on shipboard ready for shipment We
have been told, by good authority, that North
Carolina Cotton commands higher figures abroad
than that Of any other State. A much larger crop
has been raised this year than at any former one,
and cotton will, hereafter, constitute one of the
chief articles of export from the port Of Whining
tom Wilmington Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
gsSestsrn g9smoerat.
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
Tuesday, November 20. 1860

SUPERIOR Court The Fall Term of Meek
lenburg Superior Court was held last week-Judge
Dick nresiding. Two capital cases occupied large
norton Of the week Owen Norment, who shot
and killed Cbas Tittcrmerry in this town in July,
1859, voluntarily surrendered himself, and was
tried on Wednesday. The Jury, after short re-
tirement, rendered verdict of Guilty For the
State, Solicitor Lander. For the prisoner, Saml.
J. Lowrie and J. A. Fox, Esq'rs. Norment was
sentenced to be hung on the 18th of February.
The Jury, together with large number of our
citizens have signed petition to the Governor for
pardon for Norment, there were extenuating
circumstances connected with the affair which were
not admissible before the Jury evidence.
On Thursday and Friday, SAM slave of Rev.
Walter s. Pharr was tried on a charge of burning
the Barn of VIM. Keller After patient investi-
cation Of two days, the prisoner acquitted.
For the State Solicitor Lander and John A Long;
for the prisoner, J. II. Wilson and N. Boyden.
The MAILs.-We are not i'll the habit of COM
planning about the delinquency of Postmasters or
the failure of mai Learners. Instead of publishing
articles about such matters, have generally pre-
fcrred writing to Postmasters where the failure oc
ours and beg them to remedy the difficulty if pos
sible But there is something wrong beyond Lin
colnton, and what it is or the we cannot as
certain. Packets of our paper intended for Offices
beyond Lincolnton frequently fail to reach their
destination. Subscribers at White Pine and Kings
Mountain inform that they seldom get their pa
per-sometimcs four or FIVE numbers reach those
offices at tme--but frequently the packets never
arrive There is no doubt about every packet
being mailed at this office After packets are di-
direction book and why it is they fail to reach
the offices to which they directed we cannot
understand. Our subscribers may depend upon it
that it is not our fault If any Postmaster west of
this place will inform what the difficulty is,
will thank him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
VOTE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Below we give the vote of this State for Presi-
dent as far as ascertained. We also give the Of
fciul vote of the Governors election il August
last, for comparison
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
STATE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

This body met in Wilmington on the 9th inst
and was called to order by Mr. Smythe, of Licking
ton one of the Vice Presidents Of the Association,
who was called to the chair in The absence Of Mr.
Holden, the President. Mr. Campbell of Green's
boro, was appointed Secretary. We understand
that about l25 delegates were present.
Among those present are Major Hill of the n c..
Military Institute, Rev I'll Wiley, Superinten-
dent of Common Schools, w j Palmer, ESQ, Prin-
cipal of the N G. Institute for the Deaf and Dumb
and many other gentlemen prominently connected
with the cause of Education in this State.
We understand that Maj. Hill will deliver an
address on the subject of Military Education
The delegates to the meeting comfortably
accommodated at private houses WI. Journal
We learn from the Herald that the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Prof. c. W. Smythe Vice Presidents, Prof.
w. c. Kerr of Davidson College, Rev H Lennon
of Columbus Rev W Ii Doherty of Alamance Jas
A Wright, Esq, of Wilmington, Andrew Conigland
of Halifax, Prof Sam H Wiley Of Salisbury; J
d Campbell, Recording Secy and Cole cor
responding Sec'y.
Speaking of Maj Hills address before the As
ISOLATION, the Journal says:
"Mai Hills topic was Military Education, show
ing its necessity and its advantages. Wars never
would cease and the nation that carried them on
scientifically, would inevitably assert its SUPERIOR
ty while it economical its resources. He alluded
to the great military superiority which science
gives to the French nation-referred to the adapt
ability Of the Southern people for the reception
of military training and the observance of military
discipline He adverted to Southern glories in
the Revolution, and the slight justice done to
them in Northern histories and school books. The
lecture was highly interesting and warmly ap-
plauded.
Col. ORR's PosITIoN.-Last night, after the
grand torch-light procession, an immense crowd
assembled in front Of the Congaree House and call
ed vocierously for Col. Orr, who made his appear
ance upon the piazza and responded. He reitera-
ted the position he assumed at Williamson, and
stated that, with the present indications, if the
Convention met tomorrow, and he were a mem
Der of it, he would vote for immediate secession.
He had for four years taken the position that the
publican domination A few years ago, his friend
He was now convert to that belief, and if elected
a member of the Convention, he would do all in
his power to present a united front He briefly
alluded to the cheering news which came from the
other Southern States, and said that when the
State seeded, he would pledge the mountain dis
trcts would be as true any others to the flag OF
the State He was followed by Col Keitt, Mr.
Mullins, Col. Ashmore, Col 0. NJ. Dantzler, Maj.
W. s. Lyles and others. The crowd i'm
mense one, composed OF men from all parts of the
State, and cheer after cheer went up when action
was urged.-Colunbia Carotinidn, 18th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

Thirteen southern students in the Cambridge
Class.) law school have Withdrawn in consequence
of the election of Lincoln. The southern medical
students in New York held meeting and resolved
STATES
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

GEoRGIA.-Breckinridge having failed to get a
majority in Georgia over Bell and Douglas both,
the election of Electors devolves the Legislature,
and that body being democratic, of course Brock
inridse electors will be selected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
M Lincoln and the Crisis.

SPRIsGFlELD, Nov. l3.-Mr Lincoln in conversation
with some friends yesterday, while deeply regretng
the excitement that prevailed at the South, did not
at the time deem it expedient that he should say
anything publicly upon the subject. Whenever spoken
to regarding his position, he invariably refers to his
former writings and speeches. and from these to the
platform of the party which elected hma binaton
he thinks, sufficient for all purposes.
MnLEoGEv;LLE, Nov. i5.-To-day the leading men
of all parties held a conference in which they unan-
mously agreed to the calling of Convention. They
recommend resistance the time and mode to be settled
by the Convention. Good feeling prevails.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l6.-Hon. L. T. Wigfall, of Texas
will resume his seat in the Senate, there is no
prospect of the Texas Legislature calling State Con-
vention. Gov. Houston has declined to call the
Legislature together. He opposes secession.
There is effort liking here certain quarters to
procure the repeal of all the laws in the Northern
States obnoxious to the South.
RICHMOND, Va Nov l6th-An extra session of the
Legislature of Virginia has been called by the GOVERNOR
to meet the 9TH of January consider the position
of public affairs and to decide what action necessary
for the State to take. ..
AFFAIRS IN NEW YoRK-The correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger, writing from New York the
18th inst. says:
But little else is talked of besides the from the
South and the effect it is having upon business affairs
here. Wall street looks particularly dull. South
funds hard SELL to be almost worthless
to the merchant-and per cent is the current rate
of discount for majority of the bank bills Of the slave
holding States. One authority declares that men
who thirty days ago could find collateral which Id
obtain them thousands cannot to-day upon the same
description of security, realize single dollar.
But this is not the of it. The working classes
are beginning to feel the PINCH at their very hearth
stones have already mentioned the suspension of
trade, by two leading clothing houses in this city, who
jointly employed zoe hands, and now must be added
the discharge of sixty more from of the principal
silver man utacturing establishments in the city. Some
of these parties who had served for years ap
prentices in the establishment.
The Williamsburg tailors-of whom many hundreds
just now have nothing to do-are to have a public
meeting this week to consult what is best to be done
fhey have work they cannot starve, they say when
the granares of the country and the sore-houses of
New York are overlooking with plenty of food.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
MILITARY CONVENTION

Military Convention held in Salisbury last
week, for the purpose of pettiOnng the Legislature
of North Carolina to remodel the Military System
of the State and to amend the laws governing the
About lao delegates present. The
committee appointed a former meeting, reported a
Military Code, which received the appreciation of the
members of the Convention and ordered to be sub
med to the Legislature for adoption The code pro-
vdes for the armng and fully coupling of 10 compa-
MES to exceed so each who to receive pay
when ordered out by the Governor Adutant General
"hen the company numbers than SO, pay is only
drawn for the So 1t also provides for the election by
the Senate of Adjutant General who is receive
$4,000 per annum, and who must be a graduate of
West Point 1t provides for the enrolment of every
free white person between the ages of and A. and
all who do not muster pay annually computation tax
OF 81 which goes to the military fund of the State
All volunteer companies formed are allowed to
their present uniforms for two wears at the ex
piration of that time they compelled to adopt the
State uniform.
The Convention recommended that the State blsh
q Cannon Foundry and Powder Mill.
We get the above information concerning the action
of the Convention from friend. who was present.
CAPITAL SOUTHERN CoNFEDERACY.-Several
cations have been spoken of for the Southern
COnfederacy Atlanta Ca. has been brought forward
rs suitable place, by correspondent ofthe Guardian
but in Difference the opinions of others. think
that Columbia has superior claims to any place yet
mentioned. Let the and magnificent capitol be-
come the seat of Government for the Southern Republic
1t is accessible from all points, and its location for
health and scenery unsurpassed by any in the South
-GreenpiHe Enterprise
friend, who is strong secessionst says the Capt.
tai should be at Charlotte n c. by all means and de-
sireS mat claim to that effect be put in now in time
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
Mecklenburg Dragons, Attention !

You are hereby commanded to appear at your Parade
Ground Saturday next, the Path inst, armed and
equipped for parade and drill .. r.
Nov. Goth. J. K. HARRISON, Capt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

AxA On the first day of January next (if not pre-
IEs;m viously disposed Off will sell at public Auc-
1AM-tion that convenient and commodious Brick
Store House situated the Court House. 1t is
first rate business stand
J. H. MAXWELL
Nov. 90 1860. 80 -pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
PREMIUM TOBACCO.

box of fine Chewing Tobacco, which took the first
premium at the Mecklenburg Agricultural Fair,
featured by Hobson Brown, Mocksville n c.,
purchased by N. w. ROBINSON co. of Charlotte, at
So per pound Robinson Co. will keep hand
supply of Tobacco from the above mandatory.
. ... HOBSON BROWN.
November 20, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TREAS'R'S OFFICE, A., T. o. R. R. Col
CHARLOTTE, N c. Nov. IL, 1860 I
At meeting OF the Directors of the Atlantic, Ten
nessee & Ohio Railroad Company, it
Resolved That the Treasurer be instructed to bring
suit against all delinquent Stockholders of this Com
pany; and that interest be charged all instruments
heretofore called for and in arrears from and after
the goth instant; and that all nstaments hereafter
called for interest be charged if paid within
ty days after each is made due and payable
NJ. L. WINSTON, Treasr.
Nov. 49, 1860. St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

DAVIDSON COLLEGE.-A meeting of the Board
place on Wednesday the 18th inst We learn that
the Rev. H L Kirkpatrick D. D. of Charleston
was elected President of the College in place of DIR
Lacey, resigned. Mr. kirkpatrick is native of
this county, and is said to be gentleman we'll
qualified for the position.
W. b. Lynch, Esq of Alamance county, was
elected to the Professorship of Greek. The chair
of Natural Philosophy is still vacant, owing to the
declinature of Lieut. Edgar.
Prof. Rockwell was allowed three months alb
sence in consequence Of impaired health.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

CoTroN.-1n consequence of the continued political
disquieude of the country the market is still depressed
and unsteady and from the very small amount coming
in it is difficult to establish regular and firm price
quotations nominal and subject to change every day
CeRN.-W readily bring quotations--s0 to IS for
DID, rs for new, and is in demand.
WHEAT-PrimeWhite$I AS to 81 SO, Prime Red S! 40;
the market tolerably well supplied.
BAcoN.-Country Bacon is very scarce, and would
command very high prices if those who had it would
put it in market.
FLoUR.-The supply greatly increased during tho
past week, but is still in demand at quotatons-Extra
Family would command higher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

REg~ The Goldsboro Rough Notes advances
novel and original idea by asking if Mr. Buchanan
should not resign and allow the gallant Breckin-
ridge to be President and rule the rascally aboli
tionists for couple of months" Though the
Rough Notes, doubt, is joking, it is certain that
if Mr. Breckenridge could be President for the
next four years, the rascay aboitionists would be
ruled out and the Union be saved also.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

COLUMBIA. Nov. 1.-THE sales yesterdy were
quite light, 81 bales Sold Extremes to Ice
CHARLESTON, Nov. I6.-Sales of cotton to-day
1900 bales at irregular rates, ranging from 81 to
ll3c
NEW YORK, Nov. lG.--Cotton buoyant. Wheat
dropping. Flour heavy. Corn firm.
YORKVILLE, Nov. l4-Cotton 9 cts for fine article
Flour So IS per sack Corn IS cts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

How LoNG-Among the Vice Presidents of
the Republican Abolition meeting held in New
York, on Monday afternoon last, we find the name
of Joseph Harper, of the proprietors OF liar
pers Magazine, and Harper's Weekly. How long
will the South support men whoare warning against
her best interests? The firm of Harper < Brother
has grown rich on our patronage, and in return
they would crush us Again we say how long
will we continue to furnish the means to war
against our section?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

THE SUPREME COURT will commence its
Winter Term, in Raleigh, on Monday, the 10th day of
December. Causes will be called follows:
Dec. II, those from the Circuit.
Dec. II, Is " - .Ef
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

1896 5000 44,746 4o,7s9 2,43s
Ellis maj e,Os3 Breck. m. 3,957, with counties
to hear from.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

THE Hoe TRADE.-The St. Louis papers note
sales of 500 head, and other small lots Of hogs,
over 200 lbs. net at SIS so for this months deliv-
cry, while 1000 head were offered at this for De-
cember delivery, and not taken. At Albion and
GRANVILLE, ILL.,, hogs are selling from SIS to Sc for
early delivery. Pork packing has commenced at
Dubuque, Iowa, where $4,000 or $4,000 hogs will
be cut this season.
ROCKINGHAM SUPERIOR COURT.-Week before
last, at Rockingham Superior Court, Robt. T. Will
liams sentenced to be hung on Friday, the 3Oth
of November During the same week negro boy
convicted of manslaughter for killing his
master, Mr.. King Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20

Hon. j. G. RRECKINRIDGE.-The Cincinnati
Commercial, of Nov. 18th, states that MIR. Brock
nridge has determined to make trip to the cotton
States, and publicly urge his fellow citizens to abide
by the Union.
We copy the above for the purpose of saying that
it is true. \ dispatch from Lexington. Ky, says
that Mr. Breckenridge does intend visit the South
for any purpose present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-11-20
REMARKS.

(NoTE-Grain is sold by weight-Corn Sc TBS, per
bushel Wheat 60 lbs Rye 60 lbs Oats 80 bs and Peas
co HIS I
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-08-02
EXCITEMENT in VIRGINIA,
Ney York. Julu S27-The z

] New forf, July 21.-The Vigt
has arrived. Her dates are anticipa
ted. There is great excitement al
Oceoqusn, near Alexandra, Virginia
on account Of the Republicans raisipg
a Lincoln and HamIin banner. Gov.
Letcber ordered out tbektrsops to
project the Republicans whereupon
Gen. Hatton resigned command
Further trouble is anticipated.
AT last accounts it was expect
ed that the military Of Alexandria
would be called out: 'Occoquan cen.
tains three hundred Republicans, md
was the residence Of Mr., Underwood,
the ostracised Republican.
OcooouAN, Va, July 27.-Goy.
Letcher compelled Gen. Hatton to
order out one company for the pro.
tec:ion of the public peace. 1t is
believed Hatton s. mpathises wit h the
mob. 1t is doubtful whether the
roops will fire on the mob or the !
Republicans ifordered. Some of the
Alexandria militia have left for
Washington, expecting they would
'e ordered TO Occoquan.