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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

Hon. John J. Crittenden made speech, few
days ago, in Kentucky, against secession, and in
favor of the Union st-s..-'s. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

s. c. MEMBERS OF CoNGREss.-We learn that
all our members of the Federal House of Repre-
sentatives have determined to 60 on to Washing
ton and resign there. We are informed that there
are members from other Southern States who are
DESTROYS of comforting with them in the steps to-
wards the consuniation of Southern Confederacy
- Columbia C0rolininn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

DISTRESS AT THE Manufacturing to the par
tvl suspension of orders from the South the small
receipts of cash from that quarter, and the prevail
manufacturing operations have been suspended or
greatly reduced by many large houses in New
York, thereby throwing numerous persons out of
employment. One clothing establishment says
the Journal of Commerce, has discharged 100
hands a hat establishment has discharged nearly
1000; saddlery firm has reduced its force about
500; and curtailment is very general At Newark
especially, the crisis is severely felt account of
their extensive connections with Southern trade
Should there be no improvement, much suffering
must ensue among the aboring classes. 1t would
probably be no exaggeration to estimate the num-
Der OF persons thrown out of employment since
election day at $4,000; large proportion Of whom
are young women.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

VERMONT, CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSETTS.
"A bill was introduced to the Vermont Legis-
lature, to repeal the Personal Liberty Bill, The
repeal however, is moved by Democratic men,
Der, and as the Legislature is overwhelmingly Re-
publican, there is danger that it may not pass.
petition is also in circulation in Massachusetts,,
asking the Legislature to repeal the Personal Lib
erty Bill of that State. The repeal of the Con-
nectcut Law is also agitated. The Republicans
there and the New Haven Journal in particular,
labor to represent the law as meaning nothing to-
wards the South in answer to which the Hart
ford Times copies from the debate in the Con-
necticut Senate, June 23d, 1854, pending the pas
sage of the bill, and which ends all controversy
that point:
Among others, Mr.. Harrison (Repubcan) who
introduced the BILL avowed his belief that 1t coud
render the Fugitire SoUe Lao imperative in
ConnecticM.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04

HoMIcIpE.-At the late Scotch Fair at Lau-
rel Hill, Richmond county, two persons engaged
in gambling, after night, got into dispute, when
one by the name of Neal, shot another by the
name of Sadler, in the head, which caused his
death in a few days afterwards. Neal made his
escape. He was from Fayetteville, and Sadler
from near Raleigh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
KANSAS TROUBLES.

The following letter has been addressed to the
Governor of Missouri:
CLINTON, Mo-, Nov. Fl, !S6O.-S1R: I am here
to inform the citizens of this State of the follow
ing facts, and | have been requested to present
them to you as Governor of the State. The aboli-
tionists, under command of Montgomery and diree
tor Tennyson, to the number of 800 to 500, armed
with Sharpes rifles, dragon sabres, navy re-
volvers and bowie knives, have suddenly commence
ed war of extreme ferocity on the law-abding
citizens of Southern Kansas in the counties of
Lima and Bourbon. These arrived by the wa
gon load at or near Mound City about one month
since, in boxes marked as donations for Kansas
sufferers. Montgomery has been in Boston dur
ing part of the summer, and returned with plen-
ty Of money to enlist recruits. Many of his men
are newly imported. He has taken possession of
Fort Scott and other towns the border, the
Missouri line He has murdered Mr. Moore, a
grand juror, Mr. Harrison MI Samuel Scott, Mr.
Kinds, and obliged all the United States officers
including myself to fly for our lives, His own
expressed design, made in public speech as he
said without concealment, is to keep possession Of
Fort Scott and other places the Missouri line
to prevent fire in the rear, while he cleared
out southwest Missouri of slaves. So far he
has carried out literally his declared programme
The citizens of Missouri, on Usage and Merima-
tor rivers, in Bates and Vernon, are flying from
their houses into the interior He boasts that he
has money and arms to equip and sustain one
thousand men. My Court was broken up them,
the United States Court for the Southern District,
and suppose that they have seized the records
and also the records of the said Office, as he pub
! licly declared that he would do 80.
j. WILLIAMS,
United State District Judge for the Third Judi
cial District of Kansas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
WHY SHOULD THERE BE WARP

There be question that the many
hesitate to throw their influence in the scale Of
Southern Confederacy, is that they fear that war,
with its attendant horrors and financial revulsions
will ensue
We confess ourselves unable to see the least
danger of war as result of disunion, if it is man.
aged with prudence and discretion Let FIVE, ten
or fifteen Southern States withdraw from the Union,
and there is no danger of an attempt to coerce
them to submission. It would be futile and sui
cidal waste of Federal ammunition, and the Lin
col mites know it, and already admit that they will
attempt no such serious matter.
It seems perfectly reasonable and clear to us
that serious disaster than the present fnan-
cia pressure will attend dsunion
There is no reason 10 apprehend any increase
in the financial troubles if those most interested but
cooperate tremendously. There is no danger of
fall in stock or a suspension of credits or depre-
citation in currency if the cotton States having a
common interest will unite for their common safe
ty and withdraw from Government. to remain
in which is to submit the recurrence of panic at
every election
IF we consent to remain in the Union, after the
position we have now taken. we render ourselves
just objects of contempt to the free-so power and
their agoressions will assume renewed virrlence,
invite fresh incursions and Instructions and in
volve us, later in all the horrors of in
testine war.
We see no danger of war or increased financial
distresses in disunion. On the contrary we believe
it would restore confidence sooner than it can be
restored in the Government, and make it perman-
ent, which cannot be hoped for until the game of
the fanatics is played out.-Augusta Dispatch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
Forge,

which has been in operation for n number Of years,
and gained reputation for the excellent quality OF its
products. The Water power is abundant, the Dam and
all machinery in first rate repair The Forge capa-
Bile of manufacturing $50 tons of Iron per annnm,
which be sold in the neghborbood nninfuenc
by fluctuations in foreign markets. Attached to his
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
MIR Foy introduced the following:

Resolved, That the Committee on Finance be re-
quested to report the revenue bill carly day and
to alter amend it reduce the on spritu-
liquors. and to strike the itinerant suor
pedlars and on labor.
Mr. Aubrey introduced bill to amend the rev.
enue law: repeats the tax riding vehicles and
watches of less value than $780, Mr. Potts, bill
for the encouragement of agricultural societies
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-12-04
REPORTS AND RUMoRs FROM WASH
INGTON.

We take from the mass of Washington cores
pondence now found in our exchanges some of the
reports and rumors which find circulation in the
Federal capital:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

\ BUFFALO, May 1l.--The special business
before the Conference to-day was the funeral
services of Bishop Waugh. N
Before the hour for the commencement Of
services the list of Conferences was called,
and petitions were presented, fifty of which
were in favor of and twenty against q change
Of the Slavery rule and two or three against
the use Of tobacco by ministers.
During the proceedings of the earlier part
of the session the number of spectators had
greatly increased, and at half-past ten the
hall was filled with an appreciative audience.
The exercises were opened by congrega-
tional singing, followed by an eloquent and
appropriate prayer by DR.. Durbin, and the
reading of the ninetieth Psalm and the
fourth Chapter Of LIST Corinthians, by DR..
Peck, and, after uniting in another song of
praise, the venerable Bishop Morris proceeded
to deliver most eloquent and impressive
sermon on the late senior member of the
Board of Bishops-Bishop Waugh, from the
text-2d Corinthians, 18th chapter, 28th
verse; "Besides those things, &c"
The general theme of the discourse was
Paul and his successors, in which the Bishop
aimed to impress upon the minds of the min
istry their duty to initiate Paul SO far as he
initiated Christ. ..-.e
The discussion was listened to throughout
with the undivided attention of the audience
and drew forth the silent applause of tears
from many hearer.
The concluding exercises were conducted
by the Rev. Peter Cartwright, and consumed
the remainder of the session. ..
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

ga Spirit sf Health, or n Goblin Damned.D
The Lebanon (O.) Democratic Citizen states
that young man of dark complexion has
beensattending the Normal School at that
place without molestation, but of late sus-
picions have arisen that he Is not Of that inn
maculate purity Of race which distinguishes
the American, as II did the original Roman
settlers, and 'Much feeling has been expressed
by the people of the town. The young man
denies being at all tinctured with negro
blood, and claims to be of foreign extraction,
and the Democratic Citizen thinks he has
bearing sufficient for a collapsed Count"
The matter is very perplexing TO The citizens
ofLebanon. Ifthe edark-complexioned young
man is collapsed Count" his darkness
only increases his distinction, and accord
ing to American usage he is entitled to
the run Of the best society of Lebanon, and
TO carry off the daughter of the wealthiest
citizen Of the place, contamination which
would make the family, favored by this dark
alliance, the envy of the whole town. II, on
the other hand, his complexion is an Ameri-
can production, a cross Of American preju-
dice and African stock, the entire people of
Lebanon are contaminated by his attending
a school in that town.
1t is time that the American people should
set their faces against the impious efforts
which are being made, by adulterating the
race, to remove the curse wisely inflicted on
Canaan, for Hams parental irreverence; as if
it could be bred out of existence. If there be
any virtue in the curse of Canaan, it must
attach so long as a single globule of the ac-
cursed blood remains in the system, and all
other blood must share its doom. A divine
decree can not be circumvented by any cross
propagation.
But it must be admitted that there are diff
culties in the matter, however sound the
principles may be. The wisdom to recognize
paternity is thought to be rare, and, consid-
ering the efforts which the prejudices of the
white people have made to mitigate and
finally eradicate" this repulsive negro com
plexion, it can not reasonably be expected
that the young man himself should be per-
fectly clear on his own descent.
The olfactory nerves have usually been
much relied upon in these cases, but since
our Ministers to European Courts have got in
the habit of dining and wining and getting
jolly with full-blooded African diplomats,
and since the nation has gone into one of its
fits of enthusiasm over the visit of seventy
tawny Japanese, the national scent has
become vitiated and no longer re-
liable in nice cases. 1t is case
which would have puzzled Solomon, for
there is no way of cutting this Gordian
knot. Of course it puzzles the people of
Lebanon, and the irrepressible question in
that town is whether a young man of ed
ucation and with the manners of collapsed
Count shall betoaded as a foreign nobleman
or cast out as Pariah.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

TIE first resolution of the National Con-
vention of the Union Saving Constitutional
Party in 1856 indorsed the Supreme Being.
The recent Convention at Baltimore aban-
doned this strong platform and took up the
Constitution.
The Hebrews, when Gods dealings did not
suit their perverse notions, abandoned him
and set up calf to worship.
In France they also dethroned the Supreme
Being and set up Goddess of Liberty. We
all know what came of it in these cases, and
from that can calculate the fate of party
which abandons the Supreme Being in the
face of the American public, in this public
manner, because he failed to answer their
turn at the last election.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
Steamboat sunk--scvcntcen Lives Lost.

MEMPHIS, May 1.-THE steamboat r. n.
fifty passengers, from New Orleans for Gin
cinnati, was snagged and sunk fifty miles be-
low here last night. The boat and cargo are
total loss Mrs. John V. Lindsay, of New
Orleans Mrs. Kate Whitten and son, of La
fayette Ind; Mrs. H. G. Neal and daughter,
and Mrs VIM. Harris, of Parkersburg Va;
John Pankey, of Illinois; Mr. Klingman of
Iowa; VIM. Wilson, of Cincinnati; Chas. Allen
dale, of Syracuse, Ohio; and Francis VIM. Ea-
witt of Louisiana fireman; the porter, and
three servants are known to have been lost.
The officers and the rest Of the cabin passen-
gers were saved.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
Political Demonstrations al Detroit.

DETROIT, May ll.-One hundred and fifty
three guns were fired this evening on the oc-
casion of the return of the Michigan delega-
ton from Charleston. A large mass meeting
was also held to express appreciation of their
course in sustaining Mr.. Douglas. The
friends of Messrs Bell and Everett are firing
thirty-four guns in honor of their nomina-
ton at Baltimore. A suitable arrangement
has been made by the Republican State Com
mittee to receive the New England and New
York delegates to Chicago upon the arrival
of the special Express from Niagara Falls on
Monday noon, and accompany them to Chi
caQO.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

A CORRESPONDENT on board the steamer
Roanoke thus speaks of the personal ap-
pearance of the members of the Japanese
Embassy, who are now receiving national
honors from a government which is distin-
guished for its nice notions on complexion:
'In my opinion, none of them will be
hanged for their beauty, whatever else fate
may befal them. In the Indian delegations
that sometimes come to Washington, many
have noble appearance and dignifed 'front.'
five feet high any of them, with big eyes, big
mouth, lank, sallow cheeks, and of all the
abominably dressed people in the world, they
are decidedly the worst.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

ExTsEsIvE BETTING ON AN ELEcTIoE.-The
Philadelphia Ledger says that in that city, at
the recent election, the foolish practice of
betting on elections was INDUCED in to a
great extent. A large amount was staked on
the result; some men betting all they could
raise; others wsgered their real estate, and
an individual in the upper part of the city
bet his horse and cart, with which he sup
ported himself and family. The winner,
however, did not get them, for upon the wife
of the loser hearing of it, she went to the
stable where they were deposited, harnessed
the horse to the cart, and drove him home.
It has been estimated that at least hundred
thousand dollars were staked on the mayor
suit mainly contributing 10 it.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
An ORIorsAL AND pnoTANr CoRRrspoNp

AN ORIGINAL AND PRoFANE CoRREsPoED-
EST.-The Charleston Is. C.) correspondent
of the Montgomery (Ala.) Nail, appends the
following P. S. to one of his letters:
MAY 2, 9 A. M.-Had hi of dream
last night. Screamed aloud, and brought my
colored landlady to my door, in a very
breezy night dress. Thoughtthe seceders were
be run up first, and wanted him. 1 thought
Yancey shouted "swing 'em both off to-
getherW OF course it's all id nonsense,
and nothing in it, but when saw Y. this
morning, lodged round the corner before I
kneto it-d-d if didn't. Please collect reg
ular charges of all the papers that copy my
dispatches without credit. If Pm hung /
sha'nt continue my dispatches if | do.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

ONE of the Charleston clergymen, whose
ideas had probably become confused by the
contest over the platform until the dubious
nature of Democratic principles cast shade
of uncertainty over matters previously re-
garded as finalities, opened the Convention
with prayer in the following cautious way:
"0h, God Thou who art pleased to con-
slider Thyself the fountain of all wisdom,
look down." &C., &c. .r .
Our authority for this is the New York
Herald, high-toned moral paper.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

PITTsBuRG, May 1l-M.-River ten feet
three inches by the pier-mark and rising.
Weather cloudy and damp. l. -.
ST. LOUIS, May 1.-THE river has risen
about ten inches the past week, and still
rising very slowly with seven and half feet
to Cairo. No change in the upper streams.
Clear and very warm. .a .
LOUISVILLE, May 1.-THE river is falling
slowly, with four feet ten inches water in the
Canal. The weather is clear.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
Fire-Loae Of Life.

BRIsroL, R. l., May 1.-THE residence Of
James r. De Wolf was destroyed by fire early
this morning, and the falling chimneys
crushed number of men. The dead bodies
of Lewis Waldron and Mr.. Horton have been
taken from the ruins, and seven or eight
others were badly burnt and bruised, but it
is thought none fatally.
The property was insured for $4,000, but
the loss exceeds that amount.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

This popular institution will be out as
usual tomorrow morning Advertisers will
=, bear in mind that we circulate in the city a
larger edition Of the PREss on Sunday than
that of any other paper, except perhaps, one,
on any day in the week; from this they may
appreciate its value as an advertising medium
on day when few other papers are circu-
lated, and when the public give much closer
attention to newspapers.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
Foroien Mission Society.

New YORK, May 1.-THE American Board
Of Commissioners for Foreign Missions held
their anniversary to-day. The receipts Of
last year were nearly 1851, 900, and nine
months Of this year nearly $2l5,oOO. The
couraging in all directions. . ..
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

HORSE KILLED BY LIGHTNING.-The barn Of
Thomas Davis, near Louisville, Kentucky,
was struck by lightning the other night, and
a valuable horse worth two hundred dollars,
killed. A large post supporting the roof was
barn was not set on fire, although straw lay
about in profusion. The mate of the horse
that was Killed was near by but was not hurt
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

OPPOSITION TO RAILWAY ExTENs1oN--The
corporation of Georgetown, D. G., have re-
monstrated against the passage Of the bills
authorizing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company to extend the Washington branch
of their road across the Potomac river at the
site of the Long Bridge III s...;3 rl-
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

PRIZE FIGHT-WAeERs BY AMERICAN Cap
TAlNs.-It is said that several of the Ameri-
can captains at Liverpool made considerable
amounts by time bets in connection with the
recent fight; several are said to have bet
f400 to fl00 that Sayers would not beat
Heenan in an hour. lrs.s.e.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
sudden Death of Bank president.

OGDENsBURa, N. Y, May l1.-Augustus
Chapman, President of the 0swagotchie Bank
of Ogdensburg, died in fit very suddenly
this morning, at his residence in Morristown.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
Fire in Hannibal, Mo.

HANNIBAL, No., May ll.--A fire here this
morning consumed two entire blocks. The
loss is estimated at between three and four
hundred thousand dollars. 1t is supposed to
have been the work of an incendiary. The
large hemp factory was burnt last Monday.
Loss S2b. 900,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
Friendn of Cen. Hnnntnn.

New York, May ll.--A large meeting of
the friends of General Houston from all parts
of the Union was held at the Metropolitan
Hotel this evening. The Baltimore, Charles
ton and all other Conventions were repudi-
ated, and determination was expressed
that the people will make their own choice
for President
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

BosToN, May ll.-A fight came off yester-
day in Epping, N. H., between Harry Finne-
gan, of Boston, and Mike Leavitt, of Lowell.
Twenty-three rounds were fought in thirty
six minutes, resulting in the defeat of Leavitt,
who was beaten blind. t H
There were about 200 spectators present,
mostly from Boston. tH ..
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

SPIRITUAL CONQUEST BY THE PoPE.--It
would seem from statement in the Ammonia,
the ultra clerical paper of Turin, that the
Pope does not, by any means, contemplate
the reconquest of the Legations by force of
arms, but merely through spiritual agency.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

DETROIT, May 1.-THE propeller Prairie
State, for Ogdensburg, with full cargo of
-four, ran on the reefs in the Straits of Mack
inac Wednesday morning and sank immedi-
ately. The crew and passengers were saved.
No particulars.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

SHoB-BLAcKs SEEKING PRoTEcrIoN.-
organized shoe-blacks of London have petit
toned Parliament for protection from an in
dependent body Of rivals who break their
brushes and brush their heads. Protection
was granted.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

BUFFALO, May ll.-Gov. Morgan passed
through the city, this morning, en- route for
the Chicago Convention, viG the Lake Shore
Road. ' .ir r. ..H
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
MARRIED.
DTETD.

MING--HEIMBACH-On tho 10th Of May, by
Inc Heimbach, all Of this city. -
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12
Probable Fatal Accident.

LOUISVILLE, May ll.-Dr. Steele, of St..
Louis, was wounded, perhaps fatally, by the
accidental discharge of pistol in his pocket,
while going from Louisville to Frankfort on
the cars this afternoon. --a
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

% Our yearly advertisers are informed that
their advertisements win not be inserted in
our Sunday issue unless a special arrange
coment be made to that effect. Those, there
fore, desirous of prohting by our Sunday cir
culationwill please make their wishes known
az The countlng-room.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

HUNT-At his residence, in Ohilo, Clermont Co.,
He leaves wife and fye children. The deceased
was person Of decided literary talents and had at
tanned come celebrity as poetical writer. His un-
timely demise 10 widely regretted. ~
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-05-12

INSANITY IN EEsLAND.--The total number
Of English insane persons in public and pri-
yate asylums last year was 36,ll9, besides
$50 criminal lunatics. Gf1 si HiI