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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

Boy BURNT TO DEATH BY HIS FATHER.-A
farmer living in Liberty township, in this County,
accidentally burnt his son to death about two weeks
since::in the following manner The farmer pow-
ing. His son. small lad of seven years DID, took his
father out some water during the afternoon, and,
instead of returning home, his father supposed,
he laid down upon straw stack and fell alseep.
The father, just before leaving the field for the
night and wishing to get the straw out of the way,
set it on fire. Upon returning home, and not find
ing his son there, he thought of the stack he had
fired, and went back just in time to find his son
burnt almost to crisp.-KnorUiUe( Ioeo) Jour"-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
WILMINGTON and N. CAROLINA

The New and irst-class Steamship "PARKERS-
BURG" Capt. VIM Powell, will leave Pier 49, n. R.,
on SATURDAY, June I'd, at P NJ, for Wilmington,
n. c., connecting with the Wilmington & Weldon
Railroad, and Wilmington Manchester Railroad
Until the completion of the steamer building
for the Cape Fear and Ocean Steam Navigation Com
pany, the "Parkersburg' will leave New York and
Wilmington every alternate Saturday.
For of freight and other information, apply to
Fl. B. CROMWELL & CO.
Sc West street, and 336 Broadway, n. Y.
May
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

All the 'Premium Farming Implements of the cele
brated Salisbury make, be had at \. A n. N. Tay
lor
THE POPULAR HORSE PLOW.
The LIGHTEST RUNNING 2 HORSE PLOW, both
with Steel Point and Shear Reversible.
The STRONGEST CORN SIIELLER in the market.
The best TIIRESHER and HORSE POWER, of
Aamance pattern, with straight spiral bar cylinder.
THRESHERS and WINNOWERS, put up more sub
stantially than any Northern make.
CULTIVATORS Steel points reversible.
CUTTING BOXES, with one and three blades.
All made in your neighborhood at Salisbury by
FRERCkS Il RAEDER. and be had at A A. n. NJ
TAYLORS Hardware Store, Charlotte n. e.
May l, 1860. SIN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

ORIGIN OF PLANTs.-Should the following
record interest our readers, as it has us, it will
repay the space it occupies in columns.
Madder from the East,
Celery originated in Germany.
The chesnut came from Italy.
The onion originated in Egypt
Tobacco is a native of Virginia.
The nette is native of Europe.
The citrOn is native of Greece.
The pine is native Of America
Oats originated in North Africa.
Rye came originally from Siberia.
Parsley was first known in Sardinia.
The pear and apple are from Europe
The sunhower was brought from Peru.
The mulberry tree originated in Persia.
The gourd is probably eastern plant.
The walnut and peach came from Persia.
The horse-chesnut is native of Thibet.
The cucumber came from the East Indies.
The radish is a native of China and japan.
Peas are supposed to be of Egyptian origin.
The garden beans came from the East Indies.
Horseradish came from the south of Europe.
The Jerusalem arichoke is a Brazilian product.
Hemp is a native of Persia and the East Indies.
The cranberry is native of Europe and America
The parsnip is supposed to be native of Arabia
The potato is welkuown native of Peru and
Mexico.
The currant and gooseberry came from Southern
Europe.
Buckwheat came originally from Siberia and
Tartary.
Barley was found in the mountains of Himalaya.
Millet was first known in India and Abyssinia
Writers of undeniable responsibility state that
the cereals and others of these edible productions
grow Spontaneously in that portion of Tartary east
Of the Belar Iagh and north Of the Himalaya
mountains.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

The MAGIC PLOW, (patept-
N ted by J. ?. Harris of MisSisSppi J
possesses the advantage of combining
-Four PowS in 1t can be laid five times and sharr
ened twelve times without the aid of a Black II
can be used the whole season without anv additional
expense For sale the Hardware Store of Cochrane
Sample.
March 81, 1850 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

COTTON SAW GINS

OF the best quality, with 10 inch saws moveabIe
chilled ribs and timed brush all other naeSSor
lmProvementS-delIvered at any Railroad Station i; bo
State at 50 per These Gins took the nrann;I -,
the ). c. State Fair in 1858 and 1859 "
Planters wishing to purchase Gins of the suhscirho
N DO well to send their orders early, there is gen.
orally crowd cf work late in the season e
J. NJ. ELLIOTT
March 20, 1860. 6m Winnsboro s c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
Ouinn,s Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected of rheumatism that were considered
hopeless certificates prove which be exhibited.
The suffering invited to give the medicine trial.
Orders addressed the undersigned Charlotte will
receive PROMPT attention. W. w. QUINN.
April o. 1860. Price ST. so per bottle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

A swell in drawing room wanting his servant,
called out, "Where is that blockhead of miner" A
wit replied. On your shoulders, sir"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

The smooth or grin side &c : leather belt,
running upon smooth pulieys, MI give more power
than when the rough Or aesh .sids runs upon the
pulley.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS

Implements of my manufacture can be found at the
Hardware Store of COCHRANE SAMPLE in Char
lotte Among the various implements for Agricultural
purposes is Westinghouse combined Thresher and
Winnower. j. II. THOMPSON,
Jan 81, 1860 Tyro, Davidson co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
HOME MANUFACTURES.

.N.9.TTF.9CTORY,w where will be kept
stantly on inspection and sale, SADDLES, HARNESS.
sc. &C. of our manufacture together with Collars
Warranted gall aud select and general
of every article apperaning the trade, all of
which will be sold at the lowest figures for cash
approved names. The Manufacturing Department will
be committed the most proficient workmen, under
the supervision of Mr. ROBERT SHAW. Distant orders
particularly solicted-work and quality of goods guar
antied.
R<g~ Repairing of all kinds executed with neatness
and dispatch.
n b. The highest market prices paid for hides
Irwin's Corner Building H. NJ. PRlTCHARD.
May l. 1860. 6m.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

Whsn friend once told Plato what scandulous
stories his enemies had propagated concerning
him-"I win live So" replied the philosopher,
f'that nobody shall believe them"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
PIANOS Tuned and Repaired.

PROF. PAPE, of the Charlotte Female Institute,
offers his the citizens of Charlotte and
rounding country to tune and repair Pianos
He will also furnish Pianos of fine tone and finish, at
Manufacturers prices and warranted to those who may
wish to purchase. specimen can be at his
residence.
Nav l. 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

MoNUMENTAL.-A monument of marble, with
shaft 10 feet high has been inishedin Charleston,
s. c., to be placed at the bloody field of Waxhaws,
where Col. Tareton, with doubly superior force,
slaughtered nearly a whole regiment of $50
Virginians under Col Abraham Buford, after they
had surrendered. The Virginians had left home
for the relief of Charleston, but hearing of the
surrender of that city, were returning when
surprised and cut off. 1t was from this fendish
massacre that sprung the American war cry
"Remember Tarleton's quarters" \ British
historian confesses that at this battle ''The virtue
of humanity was totally forgotten.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

LOVE AND LIGHTNING.
A lady who her love had sold,
Asked if could be told
Why wedding rings were made of gold?
| ventured thus to instruct her:
Love, ma am, and lightning the same
On earth they glance-from heaven they came.
Love is the souls electric fame,
And gold its best conductor.
"Sonny dear" said fond mother, ''you have
dirty face"
Cant help it, mann, dads Black Republicaa
you know"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
JOHN HENRY WAYT,
Surgeon Dentist

GRADUATE IN MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY
Office in Brawleys Building, opposite kEERs HoTEL
gG1A3LoTT@a IT. c.
SURGICAL OPERATIONS, CIcft Palate, Hare
lip, Tumors Of mouth and jars, performed
FRACTURES AND DIsLOCATIONs of the Jaws treated
Teeth filled with Gold, Silver, Tin Amalgam.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted in the best manner
very superior ToOTH POWDER and TooTH WASH
hand.
Prices moderate and all work done satisfactory this
patient.
4 stock of Dentists materials always on hand. Gold
and Silver Plate of any fneness gotten out.
February %, 1860 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05
CIR Western grmorrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
MR. LINCOLN.

Although not so prominently identified with
"hlgher law" and "irrepressible conflict theories
as Mr. Seward, the record and declarations of Nh
Lincoln, the Republican nominee for the Office OF
President are not less decided aud hostile than
than those of the Senator from New York.
I At Chicago on the 10th Of July, 1858, he
said in reply to Mr. Douglas, "The Republican
party Of the North is made up of those who will
oppose the extension of slavery, tor ITS ultimate
ertern,ination'
And again he remarked d,-"Judge Douglas re-
galed us last evening with the terrible enormities
that take place by the mixture of the races;-that
the inferior race bears down the superior. But if
we do not let them get together in the territories,
TIL ey wont MIR there. 1t is said that a
house divided against itself cannot stand. We
don't expect the house to fall, but we intend it
shall cease to be diUide1, and become all one
thing-either all free States or all slave States -
This we think takes fully as advanced ground
that occupied by Mr. Seward 1t avows belief
in the incompatibility of the two systems of labor
existing in the contederacy, as also a determina-
ton to prevent the existence of two such incon-
patible systems, by opposing the extension of
slavery, for its ultimate ertermin0tton.
We have now before the programme, or at
least the character, of the candidate brought for
ward by the Republicans at Chicago. The nom-
nations of Lincoln and Hamlin are much stronger
ly think that Lincoln is more dangerous man
than VIM. I'll. Seward Seward represents scnti-
naent in opposition to US. Lincoln embodies a
system with avowed object, that object being
the ultimate determination" Of slavery.
AS for the third party-the Unconstitutional
Union, etc.,-that really makes less difference, as
it is exceedingly doubtful whether it can carry
any State in the Union. John Bell has not
the strength Fillmore had, and with the expe
rence of 1856 the people will be less apt to throw
away their votes for no object.
Of course, under these circumstances. the
greatest political interest centres upon the APP
preaching re-assemblement of the Democratic Con-
vention at Baltimore, upon it must devove the
duty of bringing out the only candidates that can
present any real chance of defeating Lincoln and
Hamn Under the very best auspices, with all
that the Democrats and conservatives generally,
can do, the business will be no easy one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-06-05

Although our Washington correspondent has
peen unable thus far to obtain any copies of the
Japanese dispatches to their Government, gen.
tleman of Washington city has been fortunate
enough to obtain sight of friendly letter of one
OF the Commissioners to an acquaintance in Nj
phon. Under promise to conceal the name of
the writer he has been authorized to publish it.
We insert it below:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
CONNECTICUT.
From Tie Hartford Courant Of Yesterday,


Wenow have returns from every town in tho State,
Pomfret and Saybrook, where we have only the ma
ioiities The aggregate VOTE far received foos
up 81 $780, and adding go for Pomfret and 3ili for
Say brook being the votes of those towns Last year. we
have total of SS,i4O votes. Buckingham, by oar
returns which are in most cases from officials, will
have Col plurality. We have not included scattering
votes, and perhaps they viii account with some snail
differences that we are aware of in the 6isrsut re-
turns for the triAiog differences between US end
neghbors. If any one has bets pending the point
whether Buckingham getsOver 600 plurality il win be
sac to wait for the. official count
Every man on our State ticket, we have no doubt,
Is elected though we have not waded- through the
figures. Boyd and Buell. will drop Little behind 10
others probably, but not enough to endanges 10 sr
election The vote of this Spring is snOrmeaSi il
must include thousands of Illegal votes. ln tho Fre-
mont Presidential campaign the heaviest vote ever
given was cast, amounting 70 S,e5, and Nv as 50
lars that The Hartford Times claimedt must n frau
duleu; and yet, only three and half years ter in
a State election. we have sS,A(a votes O 'st!
wear 400 when Congressman were at sisks, and tue
vote was very full there were only 'S,ooS THE IN
crass # nearly 10 900 votes in one yeas h excessive
and strongly smells OF fraud somewhere he oerti6-
c,te system Is very generally, and VIC U link justly
suspected Of being at the root OF tie tf0as e.
The Senate stands Ia tai, Gar IA jority N the
House ia 50. with two towns tied on onday, which
have probably, on the second trial, gs e Republican,
IN which Gaze we shall have 81 majority
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
Democratic National Committee.

WASHNGT0S, 1hureday, April D, 1901.
The Democratic National Committee met this morn
ing. Twenty three States were represented. George
A. Caldwell of Kentucky was chosen Chairman, pro
tenp0re, in the absence Of Judge Smaey, aud G.. L..
Yallandiehsm, Secretary. Il was unanimously re-
solved that it is nexpedient under existing crcum-
stances, to change the place for holding the Democr At
ic Cor vention from Charleston TO any other place.
The Committee adjourned TO meet at Charleston on
the Dist at 10 o'clock in the Grand Lodge Of the Ma
sonic Hall, which has been rendered and accepted for
the use of the Committee.
Previous to action on the resolution Mr.. Vallandig-
ham stated the for the call, which grew out
mainly of the complaints about impostons in Charles
ton concerning accommodations Tor visitors. He had
received numerous letters this subject. Gentlemen
Of Baltimore Philadelphia, Richmond, St. Louis aud
Louisville had presented inducements for changing the
place of meeting to these cities. IL might be stated
that gentlemen of Charleston would as far as they
could, extend their Inequalities to delegates.
Mr.. AEhmore Is. c.. stated TO the Committee that
be had appeared at the of the Secretary, but
did rot regard bmfeh a member He had met the
Executive Con mittee at its fret meeting the subs
tute Of the Hon. 3. ii. Wilson, the member Of said
Committee from South Carolina, as expressed iu bis
letter for the only ect TO appoint the time when the
Convention viii meet IN Charleston. He therefore
regarded himself limited to the single act of fixing
the Time which had been done, and, not regarding him
self as authorized 10 act should decline voting par
tcipating further than to say matter Of informa
ton that he had received many letters from dstin-
guished gentleman in Charleston, of the Convention
party, who aSeured MIN that the hospltahtes Oh
that party would be extended TO the fullest
extent Of their ability TO accommodate WIS.,
itors and delegates. He was frank to say
in his opinion nothing need be expected from the
Anii-C Convention party. AS to the change, he hoped
no effort would be made to effect one. He did not
believe the Committee had the power to make any,
and if So 1t would have very deeterious and
Injurious effect upon the friends of the Convention In
South Carolina, who, he thought were unanimous in
opposing the change, If not in other States. He had
been informed by letters that many Of the hotels
charge only three dollars per diem, but yesterday be
bad received private lette saying that certain houses
had been fitted up for entertainment at i've and six
dollars per diem, including lodging and bedding The
landlords Of the city clamtd the high prices of pro-
visions as an excuse for the charges. He shoud not
discuss this question, however, and he should de-
cline voting any of the propositions before the Com
mittee would Withdraw.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
RHeDE ISLAND ELECTION

From The PrOvidenes Jsr-naI Of vesfsyddy.
The annual election for the choice of Governor,
Lieutenant Governor Secretary Of State, Attorney
General, General Treasurer and Membezs- Of both
branches of the General Assembly took plaes ysstsr-
day. and resultetin the eutire defeat Of the Repub
cans. In all the towns but -shoreham and james
town, William SPrague has a majority of l,szf over
Seth Padelford, and clear majority Of f9s over al
opposition. j. Russell Bullock is elected Lieutenant
Governor, and Walter S. Burgess, Attorney General
They were on the same ticket with Mr.. Srtsgue-
John II. Bartlett is reelected Secretary Of State,
and Samuel A. Parker, General Treasurer both with
out opposition they having received the nomination OF
three separate State Conventions.
The Srague party have elected 10 Oft 30 Senator's
and IS Of the II Representatives. Newport has elected
only one Representative, William p. Sheffield There
is no election of either Senator Representative In
Tverton or Charlestown and Richmond failed to elec
IFS representative. The following are the returns:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
Tse Ceutral Oyerrand Mail.

ATCHIsO9, X. T., ThuIbJay, ApIl % Io01s q
The Central Overland Mail and Fixes Peak Express
arrived this afternoon, bringing dates from Sss Lake
City TO the 18th of March and So wv In gold d0st
CIV. tracy, from st. lake City, reports business
/ dull and matters quiet In the city.
The orders for sne removal Of the troops had been
received, and preparations wefs making therefor.
The Pony Express to California was met l5o miles
out, ~ hours from 81. Joseph.
M1ch excitement sxisted at Denver in Consequence
of the discovery Of the secret lead IN tbs Gregory
mining district In the lead, nuggets pieces Of quartz
rock ineased IN scaeI or leaves Of god, were fognf
thing heretofore unknown 10 the history Of lode
mining,
The average yield on the gunnei lead 70 $500 10 the
cord Of dirt and rock.
Work in the Guilss mine is generally reeamed. Mn
ers were making from 81 - IS per day. Emigranis
had commences arriving.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
--latest Doings Of the Legislature.

| Special Dispatch 10 The n. \. TiiDGne
| ALBANY, Thursday, April 5-l2 p. m.
PASSAGE or BILLS.
TIE Assembly read and passed about forty bills W
day, but none Of general Importance except thcse men
toned in my letter Of thissasrnoon.
RAILROAD TOLLS.
The Senate disposed of the report Of ths Conference
Committee on Railroad tolls ths evening, by INSISTING
upor the position it had taken There sesss to be
technical difference between insistng and adhering
which lsavss each House at liberty to appoint q new
COMMITTEES of conference and while ne v committee
may or nay not be appointed there ID stil hope aud
expectation that cfse sort Of railroad toll bill wiz
yet be passed.
THE IscoaRIGIBLE sPISoLA.
Very little business was transacted in the Senate
tonight in consequence Of the persistent 6Ebusterins
of Frank Spinola every question which was pre-
serted for consideration. a..h
THE POUzcE BILL.
Tbs Police bill seems to have fair prospect Of
cess.
TIE CITY CHARTER.
The Charter is apparently 5ead but if it shora be
markets and assessments to the Finance Departments.
The other features OF the bill seem TO be abandoned
RETREsCHaRHT.
The Senate Finance Committee are dispoged to cut
down the General Appropriation bin as much ss
possible.
CITY RAILROADS.
The Senate Committee win probably report mum
Der of City Railroads tomorrow, but it ia thoueht that
they will not report either the Barclay and South
Ferry or the Houston-street road.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
The California Telegraph.

ST. LOUIS, Thursday, April ., 1861.
The operator at Fresno City writes that they are
extending the line East rapidly. 1t viii be in opera
two weeks from March IL, aud to Fort TETON, which
is within one hunired miles of Fort Yuma, by the
middle Of May.
An Office on the Missouri line will be opened at
Springfield tomorrow, and the line will be extended
toward Fort Smith rapidly as possible, SO that we
may have another eight'day express by the But
aid route.
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knights of the Gsitfcu Circle.

81. Louis, ThErsday, April 5, 1890.
St. Joseph papers cay that several hundred Heights
of the Golden Circle from Kansss and Nebraska have
arrived there, prepared 10 sts5t soon.
Tie fire at JacksO7port Ark, on the 18th ult., pre-
vously repor ed cone med thirty buzness housss.
comprising almost the su.re businsssporton Of tks
place. Loss estimated az $l50, OOOi insured S60,V9
principally in Hartford Companies.
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The Case of Mr.. Matteson,

Urea, Thursday, April D, IoOV'
The Utica Herald of this moraing contains the Eeso
lutions Of the Directors of the bank OF Central Az
Matte.cn from he Presidency Of that institution, aao
inviting him to resume the Oates OF thai once air
mat,aso,, has NO, vet signifed his acceptance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
ZINE GLOVER Rescue Case.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Thursday, April 5, 1860.
Commissioner Miller of Racine has issued writ Of
habeas corpus in the case Of Sherman M. Booth,
in custody of the United States Marshal for melting
the rescue Of the fugitive sfsye Glover two years
SINCE The kaIshal refuses to obey the writ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
Navigation or Lake Erie.

DUNKIRK, Thursday, April D, I6bU.
There is no obstruction to navigation from Erie, west
Of this port, and the New-York and Erie Railroad
Companys propeleIs commenced running regularly
last tuesday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
Arrest of n SwiHdEer.

Nrw-HAvEE, Thursday, April s. 1860,
A remarkable awiude has been praetced through
this city to-day. A stranger, with poekeuul OF
blank headings OF the New-YoTk Albany, and bnualo
Telegraph Company, which he filled out, signed
with fictitious names collected from 81 to y on
each. He made many calls, and obtained large
amount. he was arrested this evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06

NORFOLK, Thursday, APIpr =, AI0V-
The Brish schooner Alice Rogers, OF 81, y, Jonns
N. b. fom Montego Bay Jsmacs, ooun% 20
offered 10 sell, in Hampton Roads, two free negroes,
xbereupor he was arrested and the vessel taken IN
charge g. the authorities.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
From ALBANY.

ALBANY, Thureday, April 5, 1860.
great log.roIng combination for passing bills de-
veloped itself to-day. The Susquehanna Railroad,
Highland County and Anti Rent bills passed By nearly
the came votes. II is rumored that the combination
tends to the Brooklyn Ferry bill in the House, and
TO the Railroad Toll bill IN the Senate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-06
Democratic Reioicings.

NORwALK, Conn, Thursday, April D, I56O.
There is great Democratic rejoicing here tonight.
One hundred guns have been fired over the Democratic
victory in Rhode Island.